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COUNTRY IS A HEART



Written and Performed by: John Rony Dorval

Copyright Registered & Fully Owned by John Rony Dorval

Vocals and instruments digitally enhanced for quality





Lyrics



Verse 1



Grew up where the road was dust

Barefoot dreams and a whole lotta trust

Sun came up, we were already gone

Workin’ that field from dusk till dawn



Mama waved from the yard out back

Daddy’s tools in a burlap sack

Didn’t have much, but we had each other

Every old soul felt like a mother



Pre-Chorus



If your roof was broke, we fixed it

If your hands were full, we lifted

Didn’t matter where you came from



Chorus



We didn’t wear no cowboy hats

Didn’t ride no Cadillac

But we knew how to love like that

Yeah, country is a heart, not a map



Little house, big sky above

Hard days, but we had enough

Different roads, but it’s all the same

Country is a heart, not a name



Verse 2



Neighbor knockin’, “Can I get some salt?”

“No problem, take it”, that’s how we talked

Need a ride? Take the horse today

Bring it back when the sun fades away



Yes sir, yes ma’am, that’s how we spoke

Respect was rich even when we were broke

Didn’t have to preach it loud

Being good just made us proud



Pre-Chorus



We shared our food, we shared our land

Always reached with an open hand

Didn’t matter where you came from



Bridge



Different dirt, same sunrise

Same tears fall from different eyes

Same mama prayin’ late at night

Hoping her babies turn out right



Times change and the world moves fast

But simple love is built to last



Final Chorus (Bigger)



We didn’t wear no cowboy hats

But we carried the world on our backs

And we still know how to love like that

Yeah, country is a heart, not a map



Everywhere that kindness starts

That’s where you’ll find country hearts







Song Style & Production Notes


Genre: Country Pop, Folk Country, Light Afro-Country influence

Mood: Warm, nostalgic, emotional, hopeful

Tempo: Medium

Instruments: Acoustic guitar (main), soft drums, light banjo/mandolin, warm bass, group harmonies in chorus

Vocal Style: Emotional storytelling, natural voice, slight rasp, group style background vocals in chorus