I stepped out of the rain into a downtown city cafe
And I saw him at the counter looking lonesome at the rain
I sat down beside him and I ordered us some coffee
He smiled and said,
Hello city, country is my name
And I'm here to play your city game
I saw there in his eyes such a pure and simple beauty
That could not have been bred upon these dark and dingy streets
I liked the look he gave me and I asked him if he'd stay
And he said,
Maybe for a while till I get back on my feet
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And I sure could use a place to sleep
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Lay, lay, country, lay on my mind
Home is where the loving heart is beating free
Lay, lay, country, lay on my mind
For deep inside this city lies a whole lot of country in me
The days we spent laughing and just walking in the park
And the nights were spent in each other's arms
But time brought a change that brought him tossed in tumbled sleep
And I heard him mumble something about a baby and a farm
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I gotta go make sure they're safe and sound

I woke up this morning and I opened up my eyes
Just in time to see him walking out the door
But I had dreams and feelings that would always keep me happy
Even though I knew I wouldn't see him anymore
So I just let him close the door
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Lay, lay, country, lay on my mind
Lay, lay, country, lay on my mind
Home is where the loving heart is beating free
Lay, lay, country, lay on my mind
For deep inside this city lies a whole lot of country in me
A whole lot of country in me
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Lay, lay, country, lay on my mind
Lay, lay, country, lay on my mind
Home is where the loving heart is beating free
Lay, lay, country, lay on my mind
For deep inside this city lies a whole lot of country in me
A whole lot of country in me
A whole lot of country in me
Lay, lay, country, lay on my mind
Home is where the loving heart is
We didn't breathe
Lay, lay, country, lay on my mind