Well it sure gets cold up here in New York
And all the folks move so fast
When I talk they ask me, "Where you from?"
Breaks the tension with a laugh
And I just smile and say, "It's good to be here."
They all know that's a lie
They change the subject, ask about my better half
And I say, "We're giving it one helluva try."

So I'm just writing to say "Go out and have a big time
'Cause that hill country house gets so lonely."
See I don't mind you dancing with a stranger tonight
As long as you pretend that it's me

Home's where the heart is
Work's where you find it
Lately that's been so far away
And all them checks and letters I've been sending home
Wish I could go and they'd all just stay
But it ain't half bad some of the time
Telling lies with some friends over a bottle of wine
They're not lies, just different versions of the past
And all them memories seem to burn up so fast

So I'm just writing to say "Go out and have a big time
'Cause that hill country house gets so lonely."
See I don't mind you dancing with a stranger tonight
As long as you pretend that it's me

Well I been feeling in dire need of some healing
Like the kind between a woman and a man
When my work gets all finished up
I'm gonna count the seconds 'til I'm there

Honey don't go thinking that I'm not thinking
I'm reminded of you every place
And believe you me when your name comes up, darling
That's like a slap in the face

I'm just writing to say "Go out and have a big time
'Cause that hill country house gets so lonely."
See I don't mind you dancing with a stranger tonight
As long as you pretend that it's me