Oh man, you’ve gotta watch where you’re stepping around here
Yeah I got a friend in New York City
He’s never heard of Connway Twitty
Don’t know nothing about grits and greens
Never been south of Queens
But he flew down here on a business trip
I took him honky tonkin’ and that was it
He took to it like a pig to mud, like a cow to cud
We all got a hillbilly bone down deep inside
No matter where you from you just can’t hide it
And when the band starts banging and the fiddle saws
You can’t help but hollering, Yee Haw!
When you see them pretty little country queens
Man you gotta admit that’s in them genes
Ain’t nothing wrong, just getting on your
Hillbilly bone-ba-bone-ba-bone-bone
Nah, you ain’t gotta be born out in the sticks
With an F-150 and a 30-06,
Or have a bubba in the family tree
To get on down with me
Yeah, bubba all you need is an open mind
If it fires you up you gotta let it shine
When it feels so right that it can’t be wrong
Come on, come on, come on
You ain’t alone…
You ain’t alone
We all got a hillbilly bone down deep inside
No matter where you from you just can’t hide
And when the band starts banging and the fiddle saws
You can’t help but hollering, Yee Haw!
When you see them pretty little country queens
Man you gotta admit that’s in them genes
Ain’t nothing wrong, just getting on your
Hillbilly bone-ba-bone-ba-bone-bone
[Instrumental]
Come on y’all
We all got a hillbilly bone down deep inside
No matter where you from you just can’t hide
And when the band starts banging and the fiddle saws
You can’t help but hollering, Yee Haw!
When you see them pretty little country queens
Man you gotta admit that’s in them genes
Ain’t nothing wrong, just getting on your
Hillbilly bone-ba-bone-ba-bone-bone
Hillbilly bone ba-bone ba-bone bone
Hillbilly bone ba-bone ba-bone bone
I’ve always wanted to sing the bone song
Celebrating Country Roots and Universal Appeal
“Hillbilly Bone” by Blake Shelton is a playful, infectious anthem that celebrates the universal love for country music and the down-home spirit that lives in everyone. Through witty storytelling, Shelton recounts how even his city-dwelling friend from New York can’t resist the pull of honky-tonk culture when exposed to its lively music and charm. The lyrics suggest that no matter your background or upbringing, there’s a hidden “hillbilly bone” in all of us—an instinct to let loose, enjoy good music, and embrace a simple, joyful way of life.
Letting Loose and Breaking Stereotypes
The song breaks down stereotypes, making it clear you don’t need to be born in the country or drive a pickup truck to join in the fun. Shelton encourages listeners to open their minds and let their true selves shine, reinforcing that there’s no shame in embracing your inner country roots, wherever you’re from. The catchy chorus and energetic instrumentation invite everyone to join in, making “Hillbilly Bone” an inclusive celebration of music and community spirit.
Song Credits
Artist: Blake Shelton (featuring Trace Adkins)
Songwriters: Luke Laird, Craig Wiseman
Release Year: 2009
Label: Warner Bros. Nashville