I love those dear hearts and gentle people Who live in my hometown Because those dear hearts and gentle people Will never ever let you down They read the Good Book From Fri 'till Monday That's how the weekend goes I've got a dream house I'll build there one day With picket fence and ramblin' rose I feel so welcome each time that I return That my happy heart keeps laughin' like a clown I love the dear hearts and gentle people Who live and love in my hometown Here's the place I'd like to be And the folks I'd like to see Where your friendly neighbors smile and say hello It's a pleasure and a treat To meander down the street That's why I want the whole wide world to know I love your dear hearts you gentle people Who live in my hometown Because those dear hearts and gentle people Will never ever let me down You read the Good Book From Fri 'till Monday That's how the weekend goes I've got a dream house I'll build here one day With picket fence and ramblin' rose I feel so welcome each time that I return That my happy heart keeps laughin' like a clown I love your dear hearts you gentle people Who live and love in my hometown Who live and love in my hometown