She's a Little Bit Country
Dean Martin · Lay Some Happiness On Me: The Reprise Years (Repri [2002]
She's a big city girl in so many ways
She walks and she talks up town
She's got something hard to find now-a-days
That keeps me hangin' around.
She's a little bit country
Makes me think of meadows and clover
Apple pie and a puppy named Rover
And the good old days.
Now she don't know what cheatin' means
I ain't got to teach her none of them things
She's a little bit country
And I got country ways.
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I've been all around this trouble old world
But I never found peace of mind
Till I met that pretty little city girl
Lord, you oughta make more of her kind.
She's a little bit country
Makes me think of meadows and clover
Apple pie and a puppy named Rover
And the good old days.
Now she don't know what cheatin' means
I ain't got to teach her none of them things
She's a little bit country
And I got country ways.
She's a little bit country
And I got country ways...
About She's a Little Bit Country
Dean Martin's "She's a Little Bit Country" stands as a quintessential example of his late-career vocal versatility, blending his signature smooth croon with a distinctly rustic flavor. Recorded for the 2002 compilation *Lay Some Happiness On Me: The Reprise Years*, the track highlights Martin's ability to adapt his style while maintaining the effortless charm that defined his legacy. The song reflects the enduring appeal of his repertoire, which often wove together pop sensibilities with traditional American songwriting traditions. As part of his extensive discography spanning decades, this recording demonstrates his continued relevance and musical range well into the new millennium, offering listeners a nostalgic yet fresh perspective on his artistry.