I recall the good old days Growing up in the country shade Chewing straw under summer rays Back when there was space to wander Miles from the city light We could see the stars at night Tried to count every one in sight But they were too great to number How I wish I could take your hand And go on home to the heartland I'm homesick for the heartland baby I miss the smell of familiar lately Come on right now, let's go Where the amber grains grow Homesick for the heartland, baby Homesick for my sweet heartland I remember my heart was heavy Fixing up that dust bowl Chevy I'll never forget when it was ready How that AM Radio sung And how could I not mention My old tape of that Nebraska Session Listening to the Okie Legend And forever young How I wish I could take your hand And go on home to the heartland I'm homesick for the heartland baby I miss the smell of familiar lately Come on right now, let's go Where the amber grains grow Homesick for the heartland, baby Homesick for my sweet heartland I go to this place in my mind When times were good and folks were kind If I ever make it back I'll be home I'll be home So come on baby take my hand Let's go on home to the heartland I'm homesick for the heartland baby I miss the smell of familiar lately Come on right now, let's go Where the amber grains grow Homesick for the heartland, baby Homesick for my sweet heartland Come on baby take my hand