During my programming retreat in Alabama last weekend I did some serious country music listening (I don't usually listen to country).

Here are a few choice lyrics I wrote down, mostly bits and pieces of several songs. I may not have all the words just right, but this is pretty close:

1) She's the only one who really understands what gets me -- she thinks my tractor's sexy.

2) Even if it kills me, I'm gonna smile.

3) Tonight the heartache is on me.

4) (about love): This ain't no thinkin' thing. It ain't left brain, right brain, it's deeper than that.

5) I'm chasin' that neon rainbow and livin' that honky-tonk dream.

6) It took me by complete surprise when my heart got lost in those deep green eyes.

7) You don't look like my type, but I guess you'll do.

8) I'm feedin' the dog and sacking the trash, It's honey do this and honey do that. I sobered up and I got thinkin' -- Girl, you ain't much fun since I quit drinkin'.