Connie came back for her second cousin’s wedding
First time she’d been home in a year or two
Just in time for the rehearsal dinner
that crazy Connie wasn’t wearing any shoes
[Chorus]
She lives in L.A. she flies to New York City
That woman’s been around the world
You can take the girl out of the honky tonk
But you can’t take the honky tonk, take the honky tonk ..out of the girl
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Well the dinner broke up at around 11:30
Boys went out to do what boys do
and Connie said hey girls lets huddle up
Around something ’bout a hundred proof
[Repeat Chorus]
Well at nine a.m. out in front of that church
People are going nuts looking for the groom
And sombody says hey Bonnie by the way where is Connie
She’s run off with that boy to Cancun
[Repeat Chorus]
A Tale of Unstoppable Spirit
“You Can’t Take The Honky Tonk Out Of The Girl” by Brooks & Dunn is a spirited anthem celebrating authenticity and untamed energy. The song tells the story of Connie, a woman whose wild, honky-tonk roots remain strong no matter where life takes her. From showing up barefoot at a family wedding to orchestrating late-night adventures, Connie proves that her free-spirited nature can’t be hidden by city lights or new surroundings. The humorous narrative, punctuated by the repeated chorus, highlights how true character always shines through, no matter how far one travels.
Song Credits
Artist: Brooks & Dunn
Songwriters: Bob DiPiero, Bart Allmand
Release Year: 2003
Label: Arista Nashville