Country As Country Can Be
Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics


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I grew up on Jones and Tammy Wynette
Blue collar dollars and the sun on my neck
Nascar and Earnhart, still miss number three
Hey, I'm just as country as country can be

Wide open spaces fit me like a glove
Still live for my truck to be covered in mud
I got hard workin' hands, I got boots on my feet
And I'm just as country as country can be

[Chorus]
Hey I'm just as country as country can be
Red, white and blue are the colors I bleed
I thank the all mighty for the land of the free
And I'm just as country as country can be

I hear all this talk about time for a chance
I can't help but wonder what's wrong with the same
Who I am already is alright with me
Though I'm just as country as country can be

[Chorus]





Hey I'm just as country as country can be.

Overall Meaning

In the song "Country As Country Can Be" by Billy Ray Cyrus, the lyrics are centered around his country roots and vividly depict his connection to the rural lifestyle. He reminisces about his childhood, his love for country music icons such as Jones and Tammy Wynette, and his admiration for auto racing legend Earnhart. The lyrics highlight the deep affection he has for his country, its values, and his identity rooted in the rural community.


At the core of this song's message is Cyrus's pride in his cultural background, as well as his values and traditions. For him, the vast open country spaces are his personal haven. The country lifestyle brings him joy, and he celebrates it through his red, white, and blue blood. He believes he is part of something special that is worth preserving, and he takes pride in his hard-working hands and cowboy boots. Cyrus believes in the American dream, which he is grateful to see come to fruition, and he celebrates the fact that he is just as country as anyone else in the community.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the message behind the lyrics, which celebrates his country lifestyle, his sense of patriotism, and his values. Billy Ray Cyrus recognizes that he owes his success to his country roots, and that the values he learned growing up are responsible for shaping who he is today.


Line by Line Meaning

I grew up on Jones and Tammy Wynette
I was raised listening to country music legends like George Jones and Tammy Wynette


Blue collar dollars and the sun on my neck
My family worked hard for a living and I spent a lot of time outdoors


Nascar and Earnhart, still miss number three
I was a big fan of Nascar and still mourn the loss of Dale Earnhardt Sr.


Hey, I'm just as country as country can be
I am proud of my country roots and embrace the country lifestyle


Wide open spaces fit me like a glove
I love being in the great outdoors and feel most at home in open spaces


Still live for my truck to be covered in mud
I am unapologetic about my love for off-roading and getting my truck dirty


I got hard workin' hands, I got boots on my feet
I am a hard worker and embody the blue-collar, working-class lifestyle


And I'm just as country as country can be
Once again, I am proud of my country roots and fully embrace the country lifestyle


[Chorus]
Repeating chorus


Red, white and blue are the colors I bleed
I am a patriot and deeply loyal to my country


I thank the all mighty for the land of the free
I am grateful for the freedoms we have in America and feel lucky to live in this country


And I'm just as country as country can be
Again, I proudly proclaim my country roots and love for the country lifestyle


I hear all this talk about time for a chance
I am aware of the desire for change in society


I can't help but wonder what's wrong with the same
However, I don't necessarily believe that everything needs to change


Who I am already is alright with me
I am comfortable in my own skin and am happy with who I am


Though I'm just as country as country can be
Despite any calls for change, I am steadfast in my love for the country lifestyle


[Chorus]
Repeating chorus


Hey, I'm just as country as country can be
Final proclamation of my love for the country lifestyle




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: BEATHARD, CYRUS

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