Try to be serious, try and get your life
Then on the first chance, you revisit [bad word] Try if you can, to fit in with them
But you can’t do it... you are what you are

(Southern man, southern [bad word] and take me by the hand)
Southern man I am...

You think you’re [bad word] back to Earth.
There are several others out there to share this wealth
Do what you tell yourself, you won’t go wrong
Then when the sun sets, you’ll rest peacefully

(Southern man, southern [bad word] and take me by the hand)
Southern man I am...

To move mountains, it sure takes less
Relieved to know this, but wise to [bad word] to hot sky country, and build your family
Pride is depression when rebel flags are burned.

(Southern man, southern [bad word] and take me by the hand)
Southern man I am...