They say home is where the heart is Why did I ever leave? Firstborn and the first to spread my wings Don't you worry about me, momma, I'm not goin' too far You're in the songs I'm playin' on the radio They keep me close to your heart When I hear the piano play, the beginnin' of the dance These tears fall down like Tennessee rain Brings you near once again Your love holds me together You're my rock and you've made me better Dear mom, you're wise and strong You're the heart of a country song ♪ Yeah, you're wild like tequila But you're holy like a prayer I swear your voice sounds like three chords in the truth When you tell me you'll always be there When I hear the piano play, the beginnin' of the dance These tears fall down like Tennessee rain Brings you near once again Your love holds me together You're my rock and you've made me better Dear mom, you're wise and strong You're the heart of a country song ♪ When I hear the piano play, the beginnin' of the dance These tears fall down like Tennessee rain Brings you near once again Your love holds me together You're my rock and you've made me better Dear mom, you're wise and strong You're the heart of a country song ♪ Yeah