Country Girl
Faron Young Lyrics
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I fell in love, I dressed you up, then I bought the ring
I was teachin' you to love, you were learnin' fine,
Then one day you learned too much and it poisoned your sweet mind
Now you've gone and left me, you're with somebody new
But I wonder if you told him, I bought the clothes on you
When you two are dancin' and you whisper soft and sweet
I wonder if you'll tell him, I bought the shoes on your feet
Now I've lost my country girl to a city love affair
He built you up, you fell for him, you didn't treat me fair
You think that he's a dream come true, he says he loves you so
But wait until the word gets out, I taught you all that you know
Now you've gone and left me, you're with somebody new
But I wonder if you told him, I bought the clothes on you
When you two are dancin' and you whisper soft and sweet
I wonder if you'll tell him, I bought the shoes on your feet
The lyrics to "Country Girl" by Faron Young narrate a story of a man who fell in love with a woman from the countryside. At the beginning of the relationship, the girl had nothing, but the man fell in love with her and bought her clothes and even a ring. He taught her how to love, and the girl was learning well. However, at some point, the girl learned too much, and it "poisoned" her mind.
The woman then leaves him for someone else, a city man who built her up, but the man wonders if she tells him that it was him who bought her clothes and shoes that she wears when they're dancing. The man feels betrayed and thinks that the woman didn't treat him fairly. He also believes that the new man is just a fling and that the woman will eventually realize what he did for her.
The song expresses feelings of betrayal, disappointment, and heartbreak. The man thought he had found the perfect partner in the woman he loved, but in the end, she left him for someone else. The lyrics also highlight the fact that people can change, and sometimes the person we love can become someone different, someone we don't recognize or understand.
Line by Line Meaning
I met you my country girl, you didn't have a thing
I first encountered you as a simple, unadorned country girl with no material possessions.
I fell in love, I dressed you up, then I bought the ring
I fell in love with you, and in order to elevate you to my level and make you my bride, I bought you new clothes and a wedding ring.
I was teachin' you to love, you were learnin' fine,
I was instructing you on how to love and you were grasping the concepts well.
Then one day you learned too much and it poisoned your sweet mind
However, at some point, you learned too much about love and it had a negative effect on your pure and innocent mind.
Now you've gone and left me, you're with somebody new
Now, you have left me and started a relationship with someone else.
But I wonder if you told him, I bought the clothes on you
I am curious if you have divulged to your new partner that I was the one who purchased all the clothes you wear.
When you two are dancin' and you whisper soft and sweet
When the two of you are dancing and sharing intimate whispers.
I wonder if you'll tell him, I bought the shoes on your feet
I also wonder if you have mentioned to him that I was the one who provided the shoes on your feet.
Now I've lost my country girl to a city love affair
I have lost you to a love affair with someone from the city.
He built you up, you fell for him, you didn't treat me fair
This person has raised your social status, and you fell for him, but you did not treat me fairly in the process.
You think that he's a dream come true, he says he loves you so
You believe that this person is the answer to your dreams and he professes his love to you.
But wait until the word gets out, I taught you all that you know
However, when the truth about who taught you to love and helped you become the person you are today comes out, things may change.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROY DRUSKY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Micky May
It is hard to choose, but this tune is my favorite by Faron because his voice quality is at his very best!
Peter Wellburn
beautiful voice!
Daniel Burns
this song went to #1 on the country charts in 1959!!!
Geronosy
love his music all talent
Mary Cope
Wow 💯
Bob Reiter
Played each morning for my wife. She always comments.
chuck acker
now that's country music!!!!
Lena Andersson
REALY GREAT COUNTRY BY FARON🎤LOVE IT THANKS JACK👍
J.W. Gauntt
you're very welcome
Irene Ch'ng
Love it, thanks for the share Jack!