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Thread #47644   Message #713849
Posted By: Jim Dixon
20-May-02 - 09:53 AM
Thread Name: BS: Favorite Town Names Part II
Subject: Lyr Add: I'VE BEEN EVERYWHERE (IN TEXAS)
More songs about town names:

I'VE BEEN EVERYWHERE, the original Australian version by Geoff Mack.

I'VE BEEN EVERYWHERE, North American version, also by Geoff Mack, written for and made famous by Hank Snow.

(One thread says Geoff Mack also wrote UK and New Zealand versions, but we don't have the lyrics.)

Lyrics below copied from http://www.brianburnsmusic.com/es_song_10.htm

I'VE BEEN EVERYWHERE (IN TEXAS)
(Geoff Mack - Texas Version Adapted by Brian Burns)

I was totin' my pack along the dusty Amarillo road
When along came a semi with a high and canvas covered load.
"If you're goin' to Amarillo, Mack, with me you can ride,"
And so I climbed up in the cab and then I settled down inside.
He asked me if I'd seen a road with so much dust and sand,
And I said, "Listen, bud. I've traveled every road in this here land."

CHO: I've been everywhere, man.
I've been everywhere, man.
I've crossed the deserts bare, man,
Breathed the mountain air, man.
Of travel I've had my share, man.
I've been everywhere.

I've been to Waco, Hico, Hondo, Navasota,
Winnsboro, Jacksboro, Hillsboro, Santa Rosa,
Austin, Houston, Galveston, Texarkana,
Frisco, Buffalo, Conroe, Corsicana,
Goliad, Groesbeck, Glen Rose, Red Oak,
Post Oak, Live Oak, Lone Oak, no joke. CHO.

I've been to Krugerville, Pflugerville, Van Horn, Val Verde,
Brackettville, Bartonville, Beeville, Bulverde,
Bear Creek, Cedar Creek, Mill Creek, Mineola,
Maypearl, Monahans, Telephone, Tuscola,
Redwater, Round Rock, Round Top, Round Lake,
Sour Lake, Southlake, Springlake, for Pete's sake. CHO.

I've been to Greenville, Gatesville, Gainesville, Alameda,
Kerrville, Kellyville, Bastrop, Benavides,
Somerville, Smithville, Stephenville, Prairie View,
Longview, Plainview, Fairview, Idalou,
Justin, Junction, Panorama, Pasadena,
Angelina, and Lorena. See what I mean-a. CHO.

I've been to Valley Mills, Pine Mills, Dime Box, Duncanville,
New Home, New Hope, New Deal, Liberty Hill,
Rockport, Rock Creek, Bridgeport, Brownwood,
Cleburne, Comanche, Cut & Shoot, Cottonwood,
Bayview, Bayside, Baytown, Bay City,
Falls City, Center City, Bridge City. What a pity. CHO.

When it comes to travelin' Texas, friend,
I've been everywhere.

[Recorded by Brian Burns on "The Eagle & the Snake: Songs of the Texians." Click here for more info.]