Another Pretty Country Song

David Allan Coe · Other Songs - David Allan Coe

I bought this rhinestone suit in California

These boots came all the way from Mexico

This Cadillac ain't nothin' son, you ought to see the Greyhound

I bought to take my band from show to show



Seen my face a thousand times on TV

And heard me on your local radio

And in your eyes I see the admiration there for me

But son there's something that ought to know



Well, I've got to take a drink to keep from shakin'

Motel rooms ain't nothin' like a home

Money can't make love grow any stronger

When you leave your woman home alone



She can't raise the children with no daddy

She can't love a man that's always gone

It takes a whole lot more than pride

To keep your feelings locked inside

While you sing another pretty country song



I've seen your face a thousand times on TV

I've heard you on my local radio



It's true I took some pills to stay awake, son

And this diamond ring I wear is just for show

I've got a little cabin in the country

When I'm not on the road that's where I go



Try and put my feelings down on paper

Right or wrong the show has to go on

I can cry deep down inside and keep on smilin'

While I sing another pretty country song



But I've got to take a drink to keep from shakin'

Another Pretty Country Song

David Allan Coe's "Another Pretty Country Song" stands as a quintessential example of his unique blend of honky-tonk and outlaw country. Released during a period where Coe was refining his signature style, the track captures the raw, unfiltered energy that defined his career. The song reflects the broader cultural landscape of 1970s country music, where artists like Coe challenged traditional norms with their lyrical content and musical delivery. It showcases Coe's ability to craft melodies that are both catchy and deeply rooted in the storytelling tradition of the genre, while his vocal performance delivers a gritty authenticity that became his hallmark. The recording exemplifies the era's shift towards more personal and sometimes controversial themes in country music, solidifying Coe's place as a pivotal figure in the genre's evolution.