Plain Jane Country
Roy Orbison · Other Songs - Roy Orbison
I read your letter just this morning
The first you've wrote since you've been gone
You've found a good life in California
You've finally found yourself a home
You've bought a new car, a great big red one
With a top that rolls right down
You must be something in San Fransisco
A dressed up, painted country clown
You're fakin' it well but it's easy to tell
You're Plain Jane Country come to town
The pace is too fast and you're out of your class
You're Plain Jane Country come to town
You know I love you, at least you ought to
I've loved you all of my livin' days
You got no business makin' changes
Yeah girl, I love your country ways
Go sell that red car, catch an airplane
And I'll be waiting when you land
Yeah, get a white dress, find a preacher
We'll get some rings to fit your hand
You're fakin' it well, but it's easy to tell
You're Plain Jane Country come to town
The pace is too fast and you're out of your class
You're Plain Jane Country come to town
You're Plain Jane Country come to town
You're Plain Jane Country come to town
The first you've wrote since you've been gone
You've found a good life in California
You've finally found yourself a home
You've bought a new car, a great big red one
With a top that rolls right down
You must be something in San Fransisco
A dressed up, painted country clown
You're fakin' it well but it's easy to tell
You're Plain Jane Country come to town
The pace is too fast and you're out of your class
You're Plain Jane Country come to town
You know I love you, at least you ought to
I've loved you all of my livin' days
You got no business makin' changes
Yeah girl, I love your country ways
Go sell that red car, catch an airplane
And I'll be waiting when you land
Yeah, get a white dress, find a preacher
We'll get some rings to fit your hand
You're fakin' it well, but it's easy to tell
You're Plain Jane Country come to town
The pace is too fast and you're out of your class
You're Plain Jane Country come to town
You're Plain Jane Country come to town
You're Plain Jane Country come to town
Plain Jane Country
Roy Orbison's "Plain Jane Country" stands as a quintessential example of his signature sound, blending lush orchestral arrangements with his distinctive, soaring vocals. Released during the height of his career, the track exemplifies the dramatic emotional depth and theatrical production that defined his work in the 1960s. The song captures the romantic tension and melancholic beauty characteristic of Orbison's discography, showcasing his ability to transform simple country themes into sweeping ballads. Its enduring appeal lies in the seamless fusion of traditional instrumentation with Orbison's unique vocal style, creating a timeless recording that remains a staple of his catalog.

