abilene
George Hamilton Lyrics


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Abilene, Abilene
Prettiest town I've ever seen
Women there don't treat you mean
In Abilene, my Abilene

I sit alone most every night
Watch those trains roll out of sight
Wish that they were carryin' me
Back to Abilene, my Abilene

Abilene, Abilene
Prettiest town I've ever seen
Women there don't treat you mean
In Abilene, my Abilene

Crowded city, there ain't nothin' free
Nothin' in this town for me
Wish to the lord that I could be
In Abilene, sweet Abilene

Abilene, Abilene
Prettiest town I've ever seen
Women there don't treat you mean
In Abilene, my Abilene





Women there don't treat you mean
In Abilene, my Abilene

Overall Meaning

George Hamilton's song Abilene is a classic country tune that talks about a man's longing for his hometown, Abilene. The lyrics depict his endless nights of loneliness and the desire to be back in the town he loves. He describes Abilene as the prettiest town he has ever seen, and the women there are kind-hearted and treat everyone with respect. He sits by himself every night and watches the trains disappear from sight, wishing that one of the trains would take him back to his beloved Abilene. He is tired of living in crowded cities where nothing is free and nothing feels like home. He yearns to be where his heart is, in Abilene.


The song is sweet and relatable to anyone who feels homesick or longs to be in a place where they feel wanted and loved. The song's tone is melancholic yet hopeful, and the melody is reminiscent of the Nashville sound, with its characteristic twangy guitar and catchy chorus. The lyrics' emotional depth is what makes this song timeless and a classic that country music lovers have cherished for decades.


Line by Line Meaning

Abilene, Abilene
The singer is calling out the name of the town and expressing his love for it.


Prettiest town I've ever seen
Abilene is the most beautiful town the singer has ever laid his eyes on.


Women there don't treat you mean
The women in Abilene are kind and treat people well.


In Abilene, my Abilene
The singer has strong affection for Abilene which he expresses by calling it by his name.


I sit alone most every night
The singer spends most of his nights alone.


Watch those trains roll out of sight
The singer keeps himself busy by watching trains disappear into the distance.


Wish that they were carryin' me
The singer wishes he was on one of those trains leaving town.


Back to Abilene, my Abilene
The singer wants to return to Abilene and feels a strong sense of belonging there.


Crowded city, there ain't nothin' free
The singer is in a big city where everything comes with a cost and he feels trapped.


Nothin' in this town for me
The singer is unable to find happiness or contentment where he is.


Wish to the lord that I could be
The singer prays to God that he could be in Abilene.


In Abilene, sweet Abilene
The singer again repeats his love for Abilene, calling it sweet.


Women there don't treat you mean
The women in Abilene are kind and treat people well, which is a desirable quality for the singer.


In Abilene, my Abilene
The singer emphasizes his strong emotional attachment to Abilene.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Gibson, John Loudermilk, Lester Brown

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@abod2143

Prettiest town I've ever seen
Women there don't treat you mean
In Abilene, my Abilene
I sit alone, most every night
Watch those trains pull out of sight
Don't I wish they were carryin' me
Back to Abilene, my Abilene
Abilene, Abilene
Prettiest town I've ever seen
Women there don't treat you mean
In Abilene, my Abilene
Crowded city, there ain't nothin' free
Nothin' in this town for me
Wish to the Lord that I could be
In Abilene, sweet Abilene
Abilene, Abilene
Prettiest town I've ever seen
Women there don't treat you mean
In Abilene, my Abilene
In Abilene, my Abilene



All comments from YouTube:

@SockMonkeyPro

I was a skinny teenager when I first heard this song, floating across a field from my transister radio, put there on a fence post to better help with the reception. When I heard that innitial chord progression and George's voice singing those simple, wistful lyrics, I grabbed my Dad's old Gibson and played it over and over until I finally had made that song mine.When Dad came home, I played it for him. He picked up another guitar and we played our first real duet together. Great memories.

@thomasflester

Nice song .... Nice State, that Texas. Glory glory to God.

@Death2Weebs

Your transistor?

@classic287

@@Death2Weebs Transistor radio...No tubes

@mariposa0621

Beautiful story, thanks!

@richardortiz8704

I've been terribly once I like it all the way from Riverside county I think I'm going to Abilene and live it I believe the rest of my life thank you

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@rainstormz28

Pure, authentic country, one of the greatest songs ever recorded, smooth, clean, gets even better with age, thank you for posting

@colmcillegardner2144

Fairly innocent 👍🙏🇺🇸🙏

@stolenbliss

When I was a kid, my Grandpa used to sing me this song. I was "His Abilene". I've always remembered those moments and cherished them deeply, so when I learned he passed this evening the first thing I needed to do was listen to our song. Thank you for the memories, Grandpa. This will always be our song.

@LadyOaksNZ

Still the best memory of my childhood growing up in New Zealand. 💯❤💯

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