2025 Competition Lyrics Entry:

Every Bit As Country As You by John Chaffee

Lyrics

Every Bit As Country As You

I don’t drive a truck, a tractor I’d get stuck
And you won’t find me drinkin’ at the bar
I don’t wear a hat, that’s not where I am at
On old dirt roads I’ve never gone too far

This may be a different song, I don’t think that’s wrong
‘cause everybody has his point of view
I don’t wear gator boots, don’t have southern roots
But I’m every bit as country as you

Country is my heart, country is my soul
Country is my family, and it’s up on that flag pole
Country is a feeling, comes from deep inside
Country doesn’t need, another horse to ride
Brother you’re entitled to your point of view
I’m every bit as country as you

Never played guitar, or driven a race car
Though I admire all of those who do
I’ve never had the chance, to join a fun line dance
But I’m every bit as country as you

Country is my heart, country is my soul
Country is my family, and it’s up on that flag pole
Country is a feeling, comes from deep inside
Country doesn’t need, another horse to ride
Brother you’re entitled to your point of view
I’m every bit as country as you

We sing about love, we sing about life
We sing about victories and falls
We sing about God, no one’s left out
Country music belongs to us all


Country is a feeling, comes from deep inside
Country doesn’t need another horse to ride
Brother you’re entitled to your point of view
But I’m every bit as country as you
I’m every bit as country as you

Yes I am

Author

Bio

I have no artist bio as I am “just a songwriter”, which I began doing after retiring from broadcasting.

Co-author(s)

Lyrics Competition Results

Emotional Impact:
10/ 20
Technical Skill:
11/ 20
Memorability:
7/ 20
Storytelling:
13/ 20
Imagery:
7/ 20
Total Score:
48/ 100
Commended

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