[Verse 1]
I was born in Texas
But I didn’t stay
I was born in Texas
But I didn’t stay
‘Cause my cruel little daddy
Wants me right away

[Verse 2]
Lord, I brought man here
Tried to treat him right
I brought man here
Tried to treat him right
He’s gone and fighting over a woman
Hey lord, every night

[Verse 3]
Now, you talk about Texas, I mean Texas
Texas people are your friends
Lord, you talk about Texas, I mean Texas
Texas people are your friends
‘Cause when one don’t want you
The other one will takе you in

[Verse 4]
Now, what’s the use of
Tryin’ to be kind
Now, what’s thе use of
Tryin’ to be kind
Till the man you love
Hasn’t got you on his mind
[Verse 5]
Lord, I stood at the station
Saw my good man leave town
I said I stood at the station
Saw my good man leave town
And when my good man quits me
That’s what carries me down