I moved here with my woman, 11 months ago
The way she begged and pleaded, how could I say no
Left West Virginia's coal mines for Texas oil rig
She said "it's our chance to make it big"
Teardrop town, How was I to know you'd let me down
Seven weeks into my job my company went broke
Then I lost my woman, and I lost my hope
I've got a little money left to take me out of town
Just enough to ride this old greyhound
Teardrop town, I'm sick and tired of being kicked around
Teardrop town you really brought me down
I'm moving out and heading for, higher ground
Teardrop town, I'm leaving now, I'm West Virginia bound
Solo (verse)
This town won't lift a finger, when you've lost it all
The people show no mercy, when your back's against the wall
We've cleared the city limit sign we're in the passing lane
I hope I never see this town again
Teardrop town, I cursed you when my fortunes came unwound
Solo (chorus)
Teardrop town you really brought me down
I'm moving out and heading for, higher ground
Teardrop town, I'm leaving now, I'm West Virginia bound
I'm leaving now, I'm West Virginia bound