(Hank Card)

Do not go to Tennessee

That is what my Daddy said

But I knew Daddy was a fool

I listened to myself instead

Do not go to Tennessee

'Cause it would be a big mistake

They will treat you like a dog

And never give you a fair shake

I was going out to Nashville; I was gonna be a star

I would have my name inlaid between the frets of my guitar

My videos would play on TNN and CMT

And the fans at Opryland would stand in line for me

And so I went to Tennessee

I was successful right away

I wrote a tune with Mr. Big

I got a deal with MCA

It was a Number One Hit Song

Although it took a week or two

Sometimes the wait seemed mighty long

Lord knows you've got to pay your dues

When I go back to Oklahoma

Everybody says,