Back In The Country Lyrics - Roy Acuff

When was the last time 

You got up before the sun 

And watched while the night and day 

Melted into one? 

When was the last time 

You really looked at rain 

Dripping down the gutter 

Splashing on the window-pane? 

My fondest memories 

Are tied around these things 

Sunday school, bedtime rules 

Grandma's squeaky swing 

Sneaking out behind the barn 

My love would meet me there 

Tripping in the hallway 

Over Grandpa's rocking chair 

Back in the country 

Now I know you're gonna say 

Back in the country 

Don't you wish that you had stayed 

Back in the country 

Where the roses still grow wild 

Back in the country 

Where you walked those country miles 

When was the last time 

You saw sundown through a tree 

Sitting on the front porch 

In a cool evenin' breeze 

When was the last time 

That you heard a Bobwhite song 

When was the last time 

I'll bet it's been too long 

Back in the country 

Now I know you're gonna say 

Back in the country 

Don't you wish that you had stayed 

Back in the country 

Where the roses still grow wild 

Back in the country 

Where you walked those country miles