Honky Tonk Teachers

I'm faithful to my country
When they play country right
With steel guitars and fiddles
Like the Opry on Saturday night
I'm a student of the old school
And I'm proud of my roots
They tie me down to lonesome sounds
And rhinestone nudie suits

I cut my teeth on Lefty just like Keith Whitley did
And I've sang along with Haggard and Jones
Ever since I was a kid
I tried to moan the blues like ol' Hank
And I've listened to the voice of Vern
I'd like to thank my honky tonk teacers
For the lessons I have learned

I can still remember when I was just five years old
My folks takin' me to watch 'em tape
The Porter Wagoner T.V. Show
From Roy Acuff to Faron Young
I've studied every one
And I'll do my best to fill their boots
When it's all said and done

I cut my teeth on Lefty just like Keith Whitley did
And I've sang along with Haggard and Jones
Ever since I was a kid
I tried to moan the blues like ol' Hank
And I've listened to the voice of Vern
I'd like to thank my honky tonk teacers
For the lessons I have learned

I'd like to thank my honky tonk teacers
For the lessons I have learned
Oh, I sure would