Drop Tuning Intro That hot old summer sun Make ya beg for your next breath So ya best be on the creek bank a laid in the shade Chewin on a hickory twig Pass that bottle Ill have me a swig I aint got a lot but I think I got it made in the shade Im just a laid up here in a country state of mind Catchin these fish like they're goin outta style Drinkin this homemade wine Hey if the sun dont come up tomorrow People I have had a good time Im just a laid up here in a country state of mind I said the old man's in the kitchen He's got my kinda music on his radio Aw drinkin his beer and dialin up the request lines Mama and old aunt(pronounced "aint" for those not in the South) Joan Probably(pronounced "Probly") in the dining room tryin to use the phone Me Im thinkin about that girl and later tonight Chorus Change Key Up 1 Step(2 frets) Ya know the rednecks and the preppies They're in their discos and honky tonks Somewhere between raisin hell and amazin grace Lord I know just how they feel Ya got to get out and kick up your heels And aint it great to be living in the USA Chorus Im just a laid up here in a country state of mind Catchin these fish like they're goin outta style Drinkin this homemade wine Hey if the sun dont come up tomorrow People I have had a good time Im just a laid up here in a country state of mind yodlehehoo odlehehoo odleee