Small Town
Life Unfolded in Small Town Melodies
Lyrics
You can talk about the weather or the mayor's sister
Talking about local gossip or community affairs, possibly with a touch of intrigue.
You can talk about small town
Emphasizing the focus on discussing aspects related to a small town.
You can walk the city limits in matter of minutes
Highlighting the compact size of the town, where one can easily reach its limits.
Talk about takin a walk
Suggesting the simplicity of taking a stroll and engaging in casual conversations.
You can count the stars in the clear night sky
Expressing the quietness of the town, allowing one to see stars in the night sky.
Or sit back and listen while train rolls by
Depicting the peacefulness interrupted only by the passing train.
Hey it's a small town
Reiterating the small town atmosphere and its evening routine.
They roll the sidewalks up come around sundown
Describing the practice of closing businesses and quieting down in the evening.
Hey it's a small town
Affirming the small town identity and its sentimental value.
The place where we grew and still hang around
Reflecting on the connection to the town where they grew up.
That rich young widow keeps talking to the preacher
Introducing a subplot involving a widow and the local preacher discussing spiritual matters.
Lord help their souls be saved
Expressing a hope for the salvation of the souls involved in the conversation.
Mr. Johnson's daughter flew in from Nevada
Noting the return of Mr. Johnson's daughter for her father's funeral.
When they put him in his grave
Mentioning the solemn occasion of burying Mr. Johnson.
Tommy took a summer job in Pontiac
Updating on Tommy's situation, who left for a job in Pontiac and hasn't returned.
He's still writin letters but he's not coming back
Indicating that Tommy is still in contact but has chosen not to come back to the small town.
Hey it's a small town
Repeating the small town atmosphere, specifically its evening routine.
They roll the sidewalks up come around sundown
Highlighting the consistency of the town's habits and traditions.
Hey it's a small town
Affirming the enduring nature of the small town and its significance.
The place where we grew up and still hang around
Reiterating the personal connection to the town and its lasting impact.
Hey it's a small town
Stressing the small town's evening routine and its distinctiveness.
They roll the sidewalks up come around sundown
Emphasizing the consistency of the town's daily rhythm.
Hey it's a small town
Reaffirming the enduring nature of the small town and its importance.
The place where we grew up and still hang around
Restating the personal connection to the town and its lasting impact.
I'm easy to be found
Asserting the ease of finding someone in the close-knit small town community.
Here it's a small town
Concluding with a final emphasis on the small town's significance and accessibility.
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