Words and music by Jimmy Nail



when I was born as I recall

the preacher didn't hold out any hope at all

he looked at me all pink and skin

thought he'd better dip me in the bath again



I scuffed my shins on bigger things

people throwin' rocks at the angel's wings

but through it all I stood tall

even when my back was up against the wall



the devil's daughter keep a calling out my name

I so sincerely want to cross the road and play the game



raise your hands, jump for joy

let's hear it for the country boy

raise your hands, jump for joy

let's hear it for the country boy



so I grow'd up became a man

took my daddy's teachings all across the land

the journey's long but I must be strong

and try to tell the difference 'tween right and wrong



the devil's daughter keep a calling out my name

I've been to heaven! now I'm never gonna see things the same



raise your hands, jump for joy

let's hear it for the country boy

raise your hands, jump for joy

let's hear it for the country boy