I was appalled when I went to the ball
And I saw you all with your masks on
Yeah, I was begrieved 'cause I really believed
All those things we built the past on
Are they now lies, have the diamonds in your eyes
Blinded you so you no longer see

Nashville, You Ain't Hollywood
Whatever made you hope you would be
Get your feet back on the ground
You're still a country town

That California tide it will take you for a ride
And it will take our pride and try to use it
Yeah, and when they've watered down all the truth that we once found
They'll have to gall to call it Country Music
But the Truth will still be heard
There's no way to stop the word
Somewhere there is someone they can't buy

Oh, Nashville, You Ain't Hollywood
Whatever made you hope you would be
Get your feet back on the ground
You're still a country town

Next year I want to see some soul
This year you showed me all your gold
Give out your awards but the ultimate reward
Comes from a higher hand than yours

Oh, Nashville, You Ain't Hollywood
Whatever made you hope you would be
Get your feet back on the ground
You're still a country town

Nashville, You Ain't Hollywood
Whatever made you hope you would be
Get your feet back on the ground
You're still a country town