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[VERSE 1]
He was born in Kentucky in 1982
His mama was a waitress, his Daddy played the blues
He was tall and lean, and spoke with a twang
Even the old folks liked the way he sang
[VERSE 2]
He didn’t care for the music he saw on CMT
Said there’s too much glitter for a country boy like me
One night he told his folks he’d be gone by morning light
He was heading down to Nashville, to set things right
[CHORUS 1]
He bought a big white hat, wrote some songs about his roots
Tucked his pants way down inside his boots
He’s bringing an old sound to a new scene
Gonna make the boys jealous, make the girls all scream
He said I’m turning back the clock, and you can take that to the bank
Cause I’m the one that’s gonna make them all remember Hank
[VERSE 3]
He pulled into town in his beat up Cadillac
With his guitar right beside an empty six-pack
He said to himself, I’m gonna own this town
Just a matter of time before I turn things around
[VERSE 4]
It didn’t take long for word to get around
There’s a new boy on the strip and you gotta hear his sound
He stirred up the memories of one they used to know
And he quickly climbed the ladder on his way up Music Row
[CHORUS 2]
He wore a big white hat and he sang about his roots
Kept his pants tucked way down inside his boots
He had an old familiar sound in a new country scene
The boys were all jealous and the girls just screamed
He said the clock’s turning back, and ya’ll have me to thank
Cause I’m the one that’s making you all remember Hank
[VERSE 5]
He stayed true to his music, while others greased the wheel
He could moan them blues, but he couldn’t sign the deal
He told the VIP’s, this is just the way I am
If you're looking for a pretty face, then find another man
[VERSE 6]
It’s been 2 years since he’s walked on the stage
Ain’t it funny how that town can quickly turn the page
Last we heard he had turned to the drink (drank)
Just another way he made us all remember Hank
[CHORUS 3]
He wore a big white hat and he sang about his roots
Kept his pants tucked way down inside his boots
He bought an old familiar sound to a new country scene
Made the boys all jealous, made the girls all scream
He turned back the clock, and they took him to the bank
He’s the one that made us all remember ole Hank