Verse 1: I'm faithful to my country When they play country right With steel guitars and fiddles Like the Opry on Saturday night I'm a student of the old school And I'm proud of my roots They tie me down to lonesome sounds And rhinestone Nudie suits
Chorus: I cut my teeth on Lefty just like Keith Whitley did And I've sang along with Haggard and Jones Ever since I was a kid I've tried to moan the blues like ol' Hank And I've listened to 'The Voice' of Vern I'd like to thank my Honky Tonk Teachers For the lessons I have learned.
Verse 2: I can still remember When I was just five years old My folks takin' me to watch 'em tape The Porter Waggoner TV show From Roy Acuff to Faron Young I've studied every one And I'll do my best to fill their boots When it's all said and done.