Longhaired Redneck
David Allan Coe · Other Songs - David Allan Coe
They'd never come to see me in this dive
Where bikers stare at cowboys
Who are laughing at the hippies
Who are praying they'll get outta here alive
The loud mouth in the corner's gettin' to me
Talking 'bout my earrings and my hair
I guess he ain't read the signs that say I been to prison
Someone ought to warn him 'fore I knock him off his chair
Cause my longhair just can't cover up my red neck
I've won every fight I've ever fought
Hey I don't need some turkey telling me that I ain't country
And sayin' I ain't worth the damned ol' ticket that he bought
Cause I can sing all them songs about Texas
And I still do all the sad ones that I know
They tell me I look like Merle Haggard
And sound a lot like David Allan Coe
And the bar maid in the last town that we played in
Knew the words to every song I'd wrote
She said Jimmy Rabbit turned her on to my last album
Just about the time the jukebox broke
Yeah Johhny Cash helped me get out of prison
Long before Rodriguez stole that goat
I've been the Rhinestone Cowboy for so long I can't remember
And I can do you every song Hank Williams ever wrote
Cause I can sing all them songs about Texas
And I still do all the sad ones that I know
I can't help it, I look like Merle Haggard
And I sound a lot like David Allan Coe
But the country DJ's all think I'm an outlaw
And they'd never come to see me in this dive
Where bikers stare at cowboys
Who are laughing at the hippies
Who are praying they'll get out of here alive
The loud mouth in the corner's gettin' to me
Talking 'bout my earrings and my hair............
Longhaired Redneck
David Allan Coe's 'Longhaired Redneck' stands as a quintessential example of his signature blend of country rock and outlaw country. Released during the height of his career, the track showcases his distinctive vocal style and lyrical themes that often explored the rugged, unapologetic persona of the American South. The song features Coe's characteristic guitar work and a driving rhythm that became a staple in his discography. It reflects the broader cultural movement of the 1970s where artists like Coe challenged traditional country norms with a more rebellious, rock-infused sound. The recording captures the raw energy and authenticity that defined his body of work, cementing his status as a major figure in American music history.