Ain't it strange how people change, and almost overnight Who once was a country girl is now a socialite We're proud for you, but when you're through and seek some common ground Oh, we miss you on the old side of town We still drink cokes and tell old jokes and bowl at splits and strikes Country music still plays on the jukebox every night Society is not for me, but I can still be found Oh, we miss you on the old side of town Rsvp is not for me, and black tie's not my style I thought you'd like to know 'cause you ain't been here for awhile We read about your tour-de-force, we're glad you get around But we miss you on the old side of town We still drink cokes and tell old jokes and we bowl at splits and strikes George Jones is still a hero on the jukebox every night Society is not for me, but I can still be found Oh, we miss you on the old side of town Babe, we miss you on the old side of town