Ole Mister Riley he’s a regular clock
You can tell the time of day by his morning walk
And Betty’s cafe always fill up fast
Down at Henry’s station, Henry pumps the gas
Sure as the sun sets over the ridge
There will always be lovers at the covered bridge
I’ll never have the heart to leave this town
Tried a time or two but I turned around
No matter where I go this is where I’m bound
No I’ll never have the heart
To leave this town
You can hear the latest news at the barber shop
Did the county fix the road, will this rain ever stop
You can catch a double feature at the movie house
Grab a bite at Betty’s when the show lets out
And the bus at the station leaves twice a day
There’s always someone lookin’ for a better way
I’ll never have the heart to leave this town
Tried a time or two but I turned around
No matter where I got this is where I’m bound
And I’ll never have the heart
To leave this town
