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Tennessee, I’m Trying Lyrics by Van Duren

Idiot Optimism

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[Verse 1]
Blonde and blue-eyed, sittin' inside on the hot air bed
Hiding, hiding her uneasiness
Wondering what she did to deserve it, and how she's gonna wait it out
Time is drying his face in two lines at the other end
Endlessly trying what little patience is left
Asking himself "A-does it really go on and on like this forever?"
[Chorus]
Tennessee, I'm trying
Dying to be everywhere at one time
Can you see mе crying?
Lining the tears against the outsidе
[Post-Chorus]
Tell me it's right this time
And it don't help if the home station won't play it
Never thought I'd have to change their minds
[Bridge]
Ooh
[Verse 2]
Blue and sad-eyed, lookin' outside for the morning mail
Trying to take her mind from everything in the world
Holding on, holding back so much love for tomorrow's reply
[Chorus]
Tennessee, I'm trying
Dying to be everywhere at one time
Can you see me crying?
Lining up the tears against the outside
[Refrain]
Tennessee, I'm trying
Dying to be everywhere at one time
Can you see me crying?
Lining up the tears against the outside
[Post-Chorus]
Tell me it's right this time
Credits
Van Duren

Van Duren

About “Tennessee, I’m Trying” by Van Duren

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"Tennessee, I’m Trying" appears on "Idiot Optimism".

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