Katie and Tommy
Trisha Yearwood · Other Songs - Trisha Yearwood
Watching the chickens peck the ground
There ain't a whole lot goin' on tonight
In this one horse town
Over yonder comin' up the road
In a beat up Chevy truck,
Her boyfriend Tommy is layin' on the horn,
Splashin' through the mud and the muck.
Her daddy says he ain't worth a lick
When it comes to brains he's got the short end of the stick
But Katie's young and man she just don't care,
She'd follow Tommy anywhere.
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
And even if they have to run away,
She's gonna marry that boy someday.
Katie and Tommy at the drive-in movie,
Parked in the very last row.
They're too busy holding on to one another
To even care about the show
Later on outside the Tasty freeze
Tommy slips something on her hand
He says my high school ring will have to do
'Til I can buy a wedding band.
Her daddy says he ain't worth a lick
When it comes to brains he's got the short end of the stick
But Katie's young and man she just dont care
She'd follow Tommy anywhere.
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
And even if they have to run away,
She's gonna marry that boy someday.
Her daddy's waiting up till half past twelve
When they come sneakin' up the walk.
He says young lady get on up to your room
While me and junior have a talk.
Momma breaks in and says don't lose your temper
It wasn't very long ago
When you yourself was just a hay seed plowboy
Who didn't have a row to hoe.
My daddy's said you wasn't worth a lick
When it comes to brains you got the short end of the stick
But he was wrong and hunny you are too
Katie looks at Tommy like I still look at you.
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
What's meant to be will always find a way.
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
She's in love with the boy
What's meant to be will always find a way
She's gonna marry that boy someday...
Katie and Tommy
Trisha Yearwood's 'Katie and Tommy' stands as a poignant narrative within her discography, exploring themes of youthful romance and the inevitable passage of time. Recorded in the early 1990s, the track exemplifies her signature blend of country and pop sensibilities, characterized by her emotive vocal delivery and introspective songwriting. The song reflects a period where Yearwood was establishing herself as a major force in the genre, balancing commercial appeal with genuine emotional depth. While the specific album placement for this recording is often cataloged separately or under bonus track compilations, the song remains a staple of her live performances and has been featured on various reissues, including the 'Where Your Road Leads' collection. It captures the bittersweet nature of growing up, a recurring motif in Yearwood's work that resonates with listeners across generations.