You just thought that you knew about rumors man But you ain't ever lived in my town Population 153 And it's still goin down What's his name's runnin' around with Mary Hell last I heard he's already been married 3 times You've been gone for what, about 8 years now? And they're still spreadin' rumors about you You grew your hair long and shaggy And gettin' drunk is all that you do They forgot that you play your music Yeah they gave up on you a long, long time ago God bless this town It's so good to be back home Yeah how you been doing Lord, I know its been so long Tell your family hello I'm sure I'll see you around Be sure to close the doors and lock 'em up God bless this town Small towns are supposed to be small Until being big gets in the way A man doesn't play by their rules Then he's not welcome to stay And politics don't care about 21 years of service Being a puppet is something he'll never be God bless this town It's so good to be back home Yeah how you been doing Lord, I know its been so long Tell your family hello I'm sure I'll see you around Be sure to close the doors and lock 'em up God bless this town Keep talking all you want I guess thats all you ever do Soon I'll find my place And I'll wave as I pass through God bless this town It's so good to be back home Yeah how you been doing Lord, I know its been so long Tell your family hello I'm sure I'll see you around Be sure to close the doors and lock 'em up tight