On the heels of a big western blow
it was the first time she'd
Folks could see her crying
as the snowflakes floated down
But the reason for her sorrow
was just nowhere to be found
She got a job at the quick stop
She made friends with all the cowboys
and some of them told Rose
Said that she should pack her things
But any thoughts of Nashville
brought back painful memories
Rose cries Tennessee tears
She's got a place on the edge of town
taking in the cool Wyoming air.
In her head she holds a picture
of someone she used to know.
She thinks about the Opry
and all those dreams that she let go
Shine Rose cries Tennessee tears
Oh, she could have made the big time,
she could have had it all
brought about her fi nal curtain
shy rose cries, Tennessee tears
Shy Rose cries Tennessee tears
On the heels of a big western blow