[Verse 1]
You rolled in talking big from a county line away
With a suitcase full of trouble and a price you wouldn't pay
We know every porch and pickup, every name on every street
This town has room for honest work, not schemes beneath a sleeve
[Pre-Chorus]
You can turn around at the water tower
Before the welcome wears thin
[Chorus]
Take that foolish business somewhere else
Leave it past the county sign
We built this place on hands that help
And keep our neighbors safe at night
You’re free to go, but understand
We won’t let trouble take command
Bring your bad habits here, and you’ll be shown the door
This little town won’t carry them anymore
[Verse 2]
The diner knows your story, the sheriff knows your name
The church bell keeps on ringing, but it won’t bless your game
No one’s looking for a fight here, no one wants a scene
But every porch light’s burning bright for keeping this town clean
[Pre-Chorus]
You can pack it up by sundown
And leave the way you came
[Chorus]
Take that foolish business somewhere else
Leave it past the county sign
We built this place on hands that help
And keep our neighbors safe at night
You’re free to go, but understand
We won’t let trouble take command
Bring your bad habits here, and you’ll be shown the door
This little town won’t carry them anymore
[Bridge]
We don’t judge a person by the dust upon their boots
But we do draw a line around the harm that people choose
There’s a courthouse down the highway, there are laws for what you do
Respect the town, respect the folks, and we’ll make room for you
[Final Chorus]
Take that foolish business somewhere else
Leave it past the county sign
We built this place on hands that help
And keep our neighbors safe at night
You’re free to go, but understand
We won’t let trouble take command
Bring your bad habits here, and you’ll be shown the door
This little town won’t carry them anymore
[Outro]
Past the water tower, past the county line
Leave our homes and working lives in peace tonight