Ain't No Train Outta Nashville

I came to town several years ago

Found my way down to music row

The man said "You're okay, but come and see me some other day

Maybe in a thousand years or so"

Been living in and out of cheap motels

Sometimes I pay, sometimes I skip the bill

They say it's hard to find a job when you're looking like a slob

I can't afford a haircut, life is hell

'Cause there ain't no train outta Nashville

Once you're here, you can't go anywhere

And there ain't no train outta Nashville

Mine, pie, get me outta here

I rode that lost highway without a fear

Just my guitar and a six-pack of beer

Thought I'd make that city mine, really figured I would shine

Become a star, then blow outta here

Well, dreams die hard and mine died hard and fast

I ain't made no record, but I pumped a lot of gas

I play most times for free and sometimes I just play to eat

Boy, oh boy, this really is a blast

'Cause there ain't no train outta Nashville

Once you're here, you can't go anywhere

And there ain't no train outta Nashville

Mine, pie, get me outta here, oh

Now don't get me wrong, this town is really alright

You know, the folks are nice and that skyline sure is pretty at night

There ain't no leaving anyway, 'cause

Once you're here, you're here to stay

And if you're a songwriter, they just throw the key away

'Cause there ain't no train outta Nashville

Once you're here, you can't go anywhere

And there ain't no train outta Nashville

Mine, pie, get me outta here

On second thought, I'll just have another beer

'Cause there ain't no train, there ain't no train outta Nashville

And there ain't no train, there ain't no train outta Nashville, ha