Rolling fields and open skies Golden sunsets in my eyes Small-town charm, where I belong Got my roots here, standing strong Oh, the city lights, they shine so bright But they can't compare to a country night Where the stars dance free, oh, can't you see This is where my heart's meant to be Take me back to the heartland Where love is simple, and life is grand Where the river flows, and the wildflowers grow That's where I wanna make my stand Take me back, take me back to the heartland Grandma’s porch swing, creakin’ slow Sweet tea sippin’, lettin’ time go Tractors hummin’ in the fields Harvestin’ dreams that the soil yields Oh, the city lights, they shine so bright But they can't compare to a country night Where the stars dance free, oh, can't you see This is where my heart's meant to be Take me back to the heartland Where love is simple, and life is grand Where the river flows, and the wildflowers grow That's where I wanna make my stand Take me back, take me back to the heartland Yeah, yeah Grandma’s porch swing, creakin’ slow Sweet tea sippin’, lettin’ time go Tractors hummin’ in the fields Harvestin’ dreams that the soil yields Oh, the city lights, they shine so bright But they can't compare to a country night Where the stars dance free, oh, can't you see This is where my heart's meant to be Take me back to the heartland Where love is simple, and life is grand Where the river flows, and the wildflowers grow That's where I wanna make my stand Take me back, take me back to the heartland Ooh, take me back, take me back To the heartland Yeah, yeah Uh uh uh