On patriotism and the people

Country is sittin' on the back porch, listen to the whippoorwills late in the day.

Country is mindin' your business; helpin' a stranger if he comes your way.

Country is livin' in the city; knowin' your people, knowin' your kind.

Country is what you make it, country is all in your mind.



Country is workin' for a living, thinkin' your own thoughts, lovin' your town.

Country is teachin' your children: find out what's right and stand your ground.

Country is a havin' a good time, listen to the music, singing your part

Country is walkin' in the moonlight, country is all in your heart.



--Tom T. Hall