Pride Of Franklin County
Tanya Tucker · Other Songs - Tanya Tucker
Got a good job in the sawmill, yeah
But he wanted more so he went away
As he stepped on board the 802
He could hear his daddy say
"Listen to the big bell a ringin' on the hillside
I hear the town choir singin', oh, so sweet and high
Lady Luck's got a heart of stone
And you're the pride of Franklin County
Don't you leave your natural home" Oh, yeah
A small town kid with the big city blues
A yearnin' heart and taped up shoes, yeah
He wanted more so he went astray
Took a gun and he stole a car and he was on his way
Listen to the big bell ringin' on the hillside
I hear the town choir singin', oh, so sweet and high, high
Lady Luck, she have a heart of stone
But the pride of Franklin County's gonna make it on his own
Well, he got tough, Lord, he was hard, yeah
He robbed a bank, oh, he didn't see the guard
The guard shot him down and as he lay there dyin'
People gathered 'round and they swore they heard him say
"Listen to the big bell ringin' on the hillside
Hear the town choir singin', oh, so sweet and high
Lady Luck's got a heart of stone
Now the pride of Franklin County's goin' home"
Listen to the big bell ringin' on the hillside
Hear the town choir singin', oh, so sweet and high
Lady Luck, she have a heart of stone
Now the pride of Franklin County's goin' home, yeah
Now the pride of Franklin County's goin' home, finally comin' home
Pride Of Franklin County
Tanya Tucker's 'Pride Of Franklin County' stands as a defining anthem of country music's heartland, capturing the spirit of rural resilience and community pride. Recorded during the height of her career, the track blends her signature high-lonesome vocals with a driving, rhythmic arrangement that became a staple of her discography. The song reflects the broader cultural narrative of the American South, celebrating local identity and the enduring strength of small-town life. As a key component of Tucker's catalog, it exemplifies her ability to merge traditional country storytelling with contemporary pop sensibilities, earning her a dedicated following and solidifying her status as a major force in the genre.