Well every time I turn around
I see some dude dressed like a clown
Baggy pants and a cap on sideways
They don’t say ma’am or sir no more
They won’t even hold a door for a woman
Well it’s a cryin’ shame
Tell me where did all the good ole boys go
Must be workin’ on a farm
Or out there chasin’ rainbows
Are they back in Oklahoma
Or at a Texas rodeo
Tell me where did all the good ole boys go
Are they sittin’ on an old bar stool
Tellin’ lies and cuttin’ the fool
Talkin’ about the way it was and wishin’
Or down in Orange Beach, Alabama
Hangin’ out at the Flora-Bama
Headed out the pass and goin’ fishin’
Tell me where did all the good ole boys go
Must be workin’ on a farm
Or out there chasin’ rainbows
Are they hidin’ down in Georgia
Or at a Texas rodeo
Tell me where did all the good ole boys go
Are they drivin’ cattle and ridin’ high
Livin’ life the cowboy way
Or down there on the front line
Fightin’ off the bad guys
Givin’ em hell for the good ole USA
Tell me where did all the good ole boys go
Must be workin’ on a farm
Or out there chasin’ rainbows
Are they back in Oklahoma
Or at a Texas rodeo
Tell me where did all the good ole boys go
Yeah just where the hell did the good ole boys go
[Spoken]
I know where a few of ’em are
Down there in southern Oklahoma
There’s even some down in Texas
I even saw one in New York one time
You know what I’m talkin’ about ladies
Hell, I’ll hold the door for ya
I’ll hold your purse for ya
And I’ll even go pick up some feminine products for ya
That’s what a good ole boy’ll do
Nostalgia for True Southern Values
“Good Ole Boys” by Blake Shelton is a heartfelt ode to the traditional values of Southern gentlemen. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a changing world, where respect and chivalry seem harder to find. Through humorous observations and a longing tone, Shelton wonders where these “good ole boys” have gone—those who open doors, say “ma’am” and “sir,” and embody a hardworking, honest spirit. The song’s imagery, from farms and rodeos to fishing trips and bar stools, evokes the comforting familiarity of rural America. Shelton’s spoken outro adds a personal touch, reinforcing his commitment to those old-school courtesies and values.
Song Credits
Artist: Blake Shelton
Release Year: 2004
Label: Warner Bros. Nashville