Hey, up in the backwoods, down in the holler,
Old boys feelin’ like a dog on a collar,
Keepin’ that chain pulled tight,
Waitin’ on Saturday night.
Put on the smell-good, put on Skynard,
Head into to town like a NASCAR winner.
Cruisin’ back an’ forth to the Tasty-Freeze.
Everywhere you look, all you see…
Is hillbilly deluxe, slick pick-up trucks.
Big timin’ in a small town.
Stirrin’ it up right about sundown.
Black denim an’ chrome to the bone with a little home grown.
A country girl cuddled up…
Hillbilly deluxe.
Yeah, couple cute sweet things drivin’ a fastback.
Shoot ’em a cool smile hopin’ that they smile back.
“Hey, Baby, what’s you name?”
Burn a little rubber when the red lights change.
Here come the blue lights, here come Barney.
Hide all the beer, y’all, let’s move the party.
Gotta go, but that’s all right…
Do it all again next Friday night.
Hillbilly deluxe, slick pick-’em-up trucks.
Big timin’ in a small town.
Stirrin’ it up right about sundown.
Black denim an’ chrome to the bone with a little home grown.
Country girl cuddled up…
Hillbilly deluxe.
[Instrumental Break]
Hillbilly deluxe, slick pick-’em-up trucks.
Big timin’ in a small town.
Stirrin’ it up right about sundown.
Black denim an’ chrome to the bone with a little home grown.
Country girl cuddled up…
Hillbilly deluxe.
Hillbilly deluxe.
Hillbilly deluxe.
[Instrumental fade]
A Night Out in the Heartland
“Hillbilly Deluxe” by Brooks & Dunn is a vibrant celebration of small-town Southern life, capturing the energy and spirit of weekend nights in the countryside. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of young people coming together, dressing up in black denim and chrome, and cruising through town in slick pickup trucks. The song highlights the simple pleasures of rural living—meeting friends, flirting at the local Tasty-Freeze, and stirring up excitement as the sun goes down. With clever references and playful storytelling, Brooks & Dunn transport listeners to a world where community and tradition come first, and every Friday night feels like a special occasion.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Brad Crisler, Craig Wiseman
Release Year: 2005
Label: Arista Nashville