Home In San Antone
Hank Thompson · Other Songs - Hank Thompson
(Floyd Jenkins aka Fred Rose)
« © '59 West Par Music »
Haven't got a worry haven't got a care
Haven't got a thing to call my own
Though I'm out of money I'm a millionaire
I still have my home in San Antone
When I greet my neighbor with a hi y'all
I'm wealthy as a king upon a throne
You can have your mansion or your cottage small
I'll just take my home in San Antone
I'm travelled o'er the country on my merry way
Been in crowds and felt I was alone
When I feel like braggin' I just up and say
I'm a native son of San Antone
There's a sweet somebody by the Alamo
Someday she's gonna be my very own
And we'll buy (Then we'll get) a highchair in a year or so
For our little Home In San Antone
Home In San Antone
Hank Thompson's 'Home In San Antone' stands as a defining anthem of the Texas country sound, capturing the rugged spirit of the Southwestern landscape. Released during the height of the outlaw country movement, the track exemplifies Thompson's signature blend of melancholic storytelling and acoustic guitar-driven arrangements. The song reflects a deep connection to regional identity and the transient nature of life in the American West, themes central to his broader discography. As a staple of his live performances and radio airplay, the recording helped cement his status as a leading figure in the genre, influencing countless subsequent artists who sought to authentically portray the emotional landscape of the American South.