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Try Texas
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Aug 4, 2026 updated
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Larry Fleet's 'Try Texas' is a country song about seeking a simpler, safer life rooted in faith and family. The narrator reflects on the high cost of living, bad news, and disconnected neighbors, longing for a place where his kids are safe and values like respect and patriotism are upheld. He mentions loving Jesus and counting blessings, showing his faith as a foundation. The song weighs different states but leans toward Texas as a hopeful new start, while acknowledging Tennessee will always be home. It's a down-to-earth reflection on finding a place to breathe and live out one's beliefs.
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Diesels high as Willie
An honest man can't afford an acre
It's all bad news on the TV
And nobody knows their neighbors
I need a mile long drive with a gravel road cloud
Where I know my kids are safe when the sun goes down
Virginia's got their lovers but I'm looking at mine right now
And Colorado gets you Rocky Mountain high I've been trying come back down
Is it Georgia, Cali, Michigan
Where does an outlaw like me fit in
Tennessee will always be right where I left it
So maybe I'll try Texas
I wanna stand tall for the anthem
Hats off hand over my heart
And I want my kids to say yes sir and yes ma'am
Oh, and that's a damn good place to start
I heard Virginia's got their lovers but I'm looking at mine right now
And Colorado gets you Rocky Mountain high I've been trying come back down
Is it Georgia, Cali, Michigan
Where does an outlaw like me fit in
Tennessee will always be right where I left it
So maybe I'll try Texas
I want a place that I can breathe in
Countin' stars and countin' blessings
Loving family, lovin' Jesus
But buddy that's something you don't mess with
Virginia's got their lovers but I'm looking at mine right now
And Colorado gets you Rocky Mountain high but I've been trying come back down
Is it Georgia, Cali, Michigan
Where does an outlaw like me fit in
Tennessee will always be right where I left it
So maybe I'll try Texas
Mmm, maybe I'll try... so maybe I'll try Texas