Kentucky boy, you're not supposed to be cool
Why don't you chew tobacco; walk around without shoes
You seem to be intelligent, I'm feeling confused
It doesn't seem you're following the rules
Makers and ice
Nicer than nice
Beautiful sights
Hot summer nights
Cedar and pine
Sweet and refined
It's not just a state
It's a state of mind
Check your perspective, and let this Kentucky boy
Show you his worldview and feel that Kentucky joy
Check your perspective, and let this Kentucky boy
Show you his worldview and feel that Kentucky joy
Hey, we're talkin' 'bout Kentucky
And I'm feeling so lucky
Yes I'm feeling so lucky
They always say they're sorry when they hear where I'm from
They're always so impressed that I don't talk like a bum
Their ignorance it moves me like the beat of the drum
If you wanna change your mind you're free to come
Makers and ice
Nicer than nice
Beautiful sights
Hot summer nights
Cedar and pine
Sweet and refined
It's not just a state
It's a state of mind
Check your perspective, and let this Kentucky boy
Show you his worldview and feel that Kentucky joy
Check your perspective, and let this Kentucky boy
Show you his worldview and feel that Kentucky joy
Hey, we're talkin' 'bout Kentucky
And I'm feeling so lucky
Yes I'm feeling so lucky
A bold and sassy attitude
A people with something to prove
Keeper your greener grass, mine is blue
In purple summer sunsets
I'm only trying my best
To keep this Commonwealth feeling fresh
Makers and ice
Nicer than nice
Beautiful sights
Hot summer nights
Cedar and pine
Sweet and refined
It's not just a state
It's a state of mind