I was appalled when I went to the ball And I saw you all with your masks on Yeah, I was begrieved 'cause I really believed All those things we built the past on Are they now lies, have the diamonds in your eyes Blinded you so you no longer see
Nashville, You Ain't Hollywood Whatever made you hope you would be Get your feet back on the ground You're still a country town
That California tide it will take you for a ride And it will take our pride and try to use it Yeah, and when they've watered down all the truth that we once found They'll have to gall to call it Country Music But the Truth will still be heard There's no way to stop the word Somewhere there is someone they can't buy
Oh, Nashville, You Ain't Hollywood Whatever made you hope you would be Get your feet back on the ground You're still a country town
Next year I want to see some soul This year you showed me all your gold Give out your awards but the ultimate reward Comes from a higher hand than yours
Oh, Nashville, You Ain't Hollywood Whatever made you hope you would be Get your feet back on the ground You're still a country town
Nashville, You Ain't Hollywood Whatever made you hope you would be Get your feet back on the ground You're still a country town