TENNESSEE IN MY HEART, COLORADO IN MY MIND

Style: Modern Nashville with classic country storytelling
Comparable Artists: Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Lady A, early Faith Hill
Pitch Summary
A mid-tempo country song blending heartland roots with wide-open western imagery. The hook-driven chorus
contrasts emotional warmth with freedom and ambition, making it ideal for female or male artists seeking
crossover appeal while staying grounded in classic country themes.
Hook
“I got Tennessee in my heart / Colorado in my mind” — a memorable, repeatable hook that lands early and closes
the song for strong listener recall.
Lyrics & Nashville-Style Progressions
Intro – D | A | Bm | G
Instrumental hook (4 bars)
Verse 1 – D | A | Bm | G
Front porch prayers, southern nights
Neon dreams under Broadway lights
Six-string hum and a tired voice
Every mile feels like a choice
Mama said, “Don’t lose your name”
Hold your truth, don’t chase the fame
I left home but it won’t let go
It rides with me wherever I go
Pre-Chorus – Bm | G | D | A
Some roots hold tight, some run wild
Some dreams grow up, some stay a child
Chorus – D | A | G | A
I got Tennessee in my heart
Colorado in my mind
One taught me how to love
One taught me how to climb
Red dirt blood and mountain skies
I’m still chasing both those signs
Yeah, I got Tennessee in my heart
Colorado in my mind
Verse 2 – D | A | Bm | G
Late-night bars and steel guitars
Snow-capped roads and falling stars
One feels like home when I close my eyes
One feels like freedom every time
Bridge – Bm | A | G | D
I don’t have to choose just one place
Some souls are made to carry both ways
Every road that pulled me apart
Put Tennessee in my heart
Final Chorus – D | A | G | A
I got Tennessee in my heart
Colorado in my mind
From neon nights to mountain light
Every dream’s right on time
Yeah, I got Tennessee in my heart
Colorado in my mind

Modern / Classic Country | Nashville Radio-Ready Pitch Sheet Tempo: 96 BPM Key: D Major Time Signature: 4/4 Nashville