Authentic country sound, appreciating country music ...co-written with Charles Kirkland with vocals by Charles.

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Country In My Heart

When I was just a little kid
Like so many mamas did
My mama tried to help me get my start
She hoped I'd make my wages
On the finest concert stages
Never dreamin' I had country in my heart

Arpegios and theory
Just made me bored and weary
As I practiced to perfect the classic art
I soon gave up the spinet
Cause my heart just wasn't in it
And blew poor mama's dream for me apart

Chorus:
I was born for playin' country
And I hope she understands
The world is next to perfect with a guitar in my hands
Don't fret about it mama
You always did your part
But I can't play concertos
When there's country in my heart

Bach and Beethoven
May keep the cosmos rollin'
But country music moves my very soul
I love the way the music plays
The high sometimes will last for days
And playin' country music is my goal

The songs are always true to life
On subjects even I can write
And even if it never hits the chart
I've had my satisfaction
From this magical reaction
Playin' country music from my heart

Chorus:
I was born for playin' country
And I hope she understands
The world is next to perfect
With a guitar in my hands
Don't fret about it mama
You always did your part
But I can't play concertos
When there's country in my heart

Tag:
No, I can't play concertos
When there's country in my heart.