Hello Kentucky

Saving pennies and saying grace
Washing coal off of her face
She cooks real good but she doesn't age
Singing bout a "blue moon"

She picks greens in the summertime
Wears warm shades it unwinds
She wears every color just fine

I don't speak from optimism
And I don't give much criticism
But I'll talk to her anytime

Say hello
To Kentucky
She might wave back
If you're lucky

Say hello
To a great childhood
She helped me rewind
But now is just as good

She holds her hand out for birds to land on
She falls asleep in the sun before the dawn
She holds her thumb out but not to catch a ride
She holds it up just to tell me she's doing alright

We love to go have a day in the town
And we love to go where nobody's around
Sometimes she sings from sidewalks to make music from city sounds

She gets attention from her derby hat
She packs like a punch like a slugger bat
Did I mention she's a wildcat
And the caves aren't her only habitat

Say hello
To Kentucky
She might wave back
If you're lucky

Say hello
To a great childhood
You help me rewind
But now is just as good