[Verse 1]
You rolled in with your out-of-state plates
Talking big plans, changing up the gates
Said “fix that porch, paint it white”
But this old dirt looks just right
I know you like that ocean breeze
But I was raised on mesquite trees
Boots in dust, hat brim low
Baby, this is all I know
[Pre-Chorus]
You can call it rough
You can call it slow
But this land’s got roots
Deeper than you know
[Chorus]
Don’t California my Texas
Don’t California my Texas
Keep the dancehall loud
Keep the stars real bright
Don’t California my Texas
Don’t California my Texas
If you want my heart
Love it my way tonight
[Verse 2]
I like my stories told at the fence
My Sunday steak with a little bit of smoke
Front porch talk and a cold longneck
Not a showhouse smile and a polished joke
Leave the blueprints in the truck
Leave the fences where they are
This place got made by stubborn hands
And pickup dreams and dents on cars
[Pre-Chorus]
You can bring your shine
You can bring your plans
But this old dirt road
Don’t need a helping hand
[Chorus]
Don’t California my Texas
Don’t California my Texas
Keep the dancehall loud
Keep the stars real bright
Don’t California my Texas
Don’t California my Texas
If you want my heart
Love it my way tonight
[Bridge]
I’ll meet you halfway if you’ll stay true
Take my boots and I’ll take you
But don’t trade the grit for a pretty facade
This town’s got a pulse
This town’s got a nod
[Final Chorus]
Don’t California my Texas
Don’t California my Texas
Keep the dancehall loud
Keep the stars real bright
Don’t California my Texas
Don’t California my Texas
If you want my heart
Love it my way tonight
[Outro]
Love it my way tonight
Yeah, love it my way tonight