I met you when I had a dream
Not so long ago, it seems
We closed down a million bars
Yeah, you and me, we've come so far
You showed me how to write a song
We wrote some right, we wrote some wrong
I was down and out, you let me in
At times, you were my only friend
So long, Nashville, Tennessee
You can't have what's left of me
And as far as I can tell
It's high time I wish you well
You built me up, you set me free
And you tore down my memories
So you be you, and I'll be me
So long, Nashville, Tennessee
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Now you won't miss me when I'm gone
You're custom made for movin' on
And time to time I'll pass you by
Face that I don't recognize
And who knows, maybe years from now
You'll be the one I think about
But I just can't imagine that
'Cause I'm not one for lookin' back
So long, Nashville, Tennessee
You can't have what's left of me
And as far as I can tell
It's high time I wish you well
You build me up, you set me free
And you tore down my memories
So you be you and I'll be me
So long, Nashville, Tennessee
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So long, Nashville, Tennessee
You can't have what's left of me
And as far as I can tell
It's high time I wish you well
You build me up, you set me free
And you tore down my memories
You're not who you used to be
So long, Nashville, Tennessee