Can’t Get Arrested in Nashville
Key to the city on your wall
Platinum albums line your hall
So how come nobody’s returning your call
All you want to do is sing
Too old to start over, too young to quit
But it’s been so long since you hit
And everyone knows that since Elvis split
The almighty dollar is king
There on the jukebox, ain’t that your name
Hey weren’t you headed for the hall of fame
Well you’re tried and you’re tested
And your whole life is invested
But you can’t even get arrested in Nashville
If they make you an offer, you won’t refuse
Down here they don’t let beggars choose
But didn’t you already pay these dues
About a million miles ago
They say your name is still a household word
But what good is it if you can’t get heard
Well you’re tried and your tested
And your songs are still requested
But you can’t even get arrested in Nashville
Time is not on your side – it’s on your back
You know it’s not enough to just break even
When all your true believers quit believing
Well you’re tried and you’re tested
And your whole life is invested
But you can’t even get arrested in Nashville