I ain't got much education, but I got some sense.

Growing up in eastern Kentucky like I did, I'm used to having a few guns around to protect me.

Because Olivia Newton-John wasn't from Nashville, they didn't like her winning our awards. I've got no complaints.

Daddy was real gentle with kids. That's why I expected so much out of marriage, figuring that all men should be steady and pleasant.

I won all the blue ribbons for canning at the state fair.

You don't see no city when you look at me cause country's all I am. I love runnin' barefoot through the old cornfields and I love that country ham. Well you say I'm made just to fit your plans but there's a barnyard shovel pick your hands. If your eyes are on me you're lookin' at country.

A lot of people say I'd miss show business if I quit. I'd miss some of it. Now it's the only life I know.