Someday, baby, we'll leave this town For a little house and country scene
But right now, my love, it's gonna take some time Saving our necklaces, counting our dimes
Then Hickory goes, Hickory goes With each song she sings him, until then she brings him
He says, Hickory, when you're singing the blues This downtown guy feels like uptown
Something in your voice sounded soothing and clear Like magic, this old ghetto seemed to disappear
Clear across town in a brown stone cellar There's a bit of heaven singing
Every night her song keeps bringing Crowds of people by the door
Hickory's heart must be made of sunshine Singing songs of sweet salvation
Bringing back that inspiration Keeps them coming back for more
They say, Hickory, when you're singing the blues This downtown street feels like uptown
There's something in your voice sounded soothing and clear Like magic, this old ghetto seemed to disappear
Hickory got a guy she lives for He drives a taxi downtown city
That jobber is as dirt and gritty Enough to make a big man cry
Count the coin till he makes a dollar To pay the rent for where they sleep
She's always at the door to greet him Saying, babe, we'll make it by and by
Hickory, when you're singing the blues This downtown guy feels like uptown
Something in your voice sounded soothing and clear Like magic, this old ghetto seemed to disappear
Hickory, when you're singing the blues Feels like uptown
Hickory, when you're singing the blues Magic ghetto disappeared
Hickory, when you're singing the blues Feels like uptown