About the song
Introducing “My Home’s in Alabama” by Alabama, a heartfelt ode to the band’s roots and the deep connection to their Southern heritage.
Written by Randy Owen, “My Home’s in Alabama” served as the title track of Alabama’s debut studio album released in 1980. The song captures the essence of Alabama’s musical journey and their pride in their Southern upbringing.
With its soulful melodies and poignant lyrics, “My Home’s in Alabama” struck a chord with audiences, propelling it to the number seventeen spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Its raw authenticity and emotional resonance endeared it to fans, establishing Alabama as one of the leading voices in country music.
The song’s evocative storytelling paints a vivid picture of rural life in the South, celebrating the values of family, community, and resilience. Randy Owen’s heartfelt vocals convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for the place they call home, resonating with listeners who share a similar affinity for their roots.
Beyond its chart success, “My Home’s in Alabama” has become a signature song for Alabama, embodying the spirit of their musical journey and the pride they have in their heritage. Its enduring popularity has solidified its status as a classic in the country music canon, inspiring generations of artists to embrace their own roots and celebrate the places they call home.
Video
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Lyrics
Drinkin’ was forbidden in my christian country home
I learned to play the flattop on them good ol’ Gospel songs
Then I heard about the barrooms just across the Georgia line
Where a boy could make a livin’ playin’ guitar late at night
Had to learn about the ladies, too young to understand
Why the young girls fall in love with the boys in the band
When the boys turn to music, the girls just turn away
To some other guitar picker in some other late night place
Yeah, I held on to my music, I let the ladies walk away
Took my songs and dreams to Nashville then I moved on to L.A.
Up to New York City, all across the USA
I’ve lost so much of me but there’s enough of me to say
That my home’s in Alabama
No matter where I lay my head
My home’s in Alabama
Southern born and Southern bred
What keeps me goin’ I don’t really know
Can’t be the money, Lord, knows I’m always broke
Could it be the satisfaction of bein’ understood
When the people really love ya and let you know when it’s good
Oh I’ll speak my Southern English just as natural as I please
I’m in the heart of Dixie, dixie’s in the heart of me
And someday when I make it, when love finds a way
Somewhere high on Lookout Mountain I’ll just smile with pride and say
That my home’s in Alabama
No matter where I lay my head
My home’s in Alabama
Southern born and southern bred
Southern born and southern bred
Southern born and southern bred
And my home’s in Alabama
No matter where I lay my head
My home’s in Alabama
Southern born and southern bred
Southern born and southern bred
Southern born and southern bred