I´m Just A Country Boy
Don Williams Lyrics


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I ain't gonna marry in the fall
Ain't gonna marry in the spring
'Cause I'm in love with a pretty little girl
Who wears a diamond ring

And I'm just a country boy
Money have I none
But I've got silver in the stars
And gold in the mornin' sun
Gold in the mornin' sun

Never gonna kiss the ruby red lips
Of the prettiest girl in town
Never gonna ask her if she'd marry me
I know she'd turn me down

'Cause I'm just a country boy
Money have I none
But I've got silver in the stars
And gold in the mornin' sun
Gold in the mornin' sun

I never could afford a store bought ring
With a sparklin' diamond stone
All I could afford is a lovin' heart
The only one I own

'Cause I'm just a country boy
Money have I none
But I've got silver in the stars




And gold in the mornin' sun
Gold in the mornin' sun

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Don Williams's "I'm Just A Country Boy" reflect the struggles of a man who is in love with a woman who is out of his league. He can see himself with this woman, marrying her and building a life together, but he knows deep down that it's impossible. The opening line shows his reluctance to marry in either fall or spring, perhaps a metaphor for the different stages of his life. He is already in love with someone else, a pretty little girl who is already taken.


Although the singer of the song is just a country boy, he has something more valuable than money or material possessions. He states that he has silver in the stars and gold in the morning sun, suggesting that he has a sense of wonder about the world and an appreciation for the natural beauty around him. He doesn't need material wealth to feel rich because he has something that transcends those things.


The chorus of the song repeats the idea that he is only a country boy with no money, but his values and perspective on life are enough to make him feel rich. The final verse shows that although he can't afford an expensive diamond ring, he has a loving heart to offer the woman he loves.


Overall, "I'm Just A Country Boy" is a song about appreciating what you have, rather than longing for things that are out of reach. The singer of the song is content with his simple life and ultimately realizes that true wealth is not measured in material possessions but in the intangible things that make life worth living.


Line by Line Meaning

I ain't gonna marry in the fall
I am not planning to get married during autumn.


Ain't gonna marry in the spring
I am also not planning to get married during the spring season.


'Cause I'm in love with a pretty little girl
My affection is directed towards a beautiful lady.


Who wears a diamond ring
The woman I love wears a ring containing a precious diamond.


And I'm just a country boy
I am a simple guy from the countryside.


Money have I none
I do not have much wealth.


But I've got silver in the stars
Even with little money, I am rich in the radiance of the celestial sky.


And gold in the mornin' sun
The early morning sunshine is a priceless treasure I enjoy.


Never gonna kiss the ruby red lips
I will never have the chance to lock lips with the most desirable lady in our area.


Of the prettiest girl in town
The woman who is considered the most attractive in our locality.


Never gonna ask her if she'd marry me
I will never propose marriage to her.


I know she'd turn me down
I expect her to reject my proposal.


I never could afford a store bought ring
I could never afford a costly, purchased engagement band.


With a sparklin' diamond stone
A ring that has a dazzling diamond attached to it.


All I could afford is a lovin' heart
The only thing I can give her is my heart full of affection.


The only one I own
I only possess one heart full of love.




Lyrics © T.R.O. INC.
Written by: FRED HELLERMAN, MARSHALL BARER

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@doreenstroud7650

This was who I listened to in the early 1980s. Did not know that I would marry that country boy 21 years later and am still married to him to this day. We only love each other stronger and stronger with each passing day!

@drakehonest9

Hey how are you doing?

@CountryHits86

No drama, no sweat, no jumping around, no screaming, no pretending...that was Don Williams, he always made it look so easy...one of the very best.💖💖

@okoliekingsleyizuchukwu9941

who is with me here. This man was a genius.

@davidcross2341

I agree! He has some of best songs and lyrics.

@elijahmtatuu3128

...here I am.

@clintonbrown4235

Ur very correct

@brianwesley28

Here's my genius. What's the population of said town and what does the second best looking girl in town look like? We really need to know that in order to determine how detrimental it all is?

@tomhillier3707

who has never felt this way about a lady

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@jooshualewis1872

I have to be the only 18 year old who listens to Don 😂 but for real his music is actually very good also love his song I’ll be missing you

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