VERSE

The skyline of New York is a splendid sight.
I know Chicago's loop is magical at night.
The natives of Cleveland, of 'Frisco and Boston,
And natives of cities a stranger gets lost in,
All of them tell you their city's the best,
From deep in the South and from out in the West.
Perhaps it's all true,
But from my point of view:

REFRAIN

It's so peaceful in the country,
It's so simple and quiet,
You really ought to try it. SHE :

You walk about
And talk about
The pleasant things in life.

[or] HE :

In rain or shine
You're feeling fine
And life is sweet and slow.

It's so restful in the country,
It's the right kind of diet.
You really ought to try it. SHE :

You read a book
Or try to cook
Like any good man's wife.

[or] HE :

You lie and dream
Beside a stream
While daisies nod " Hello. "

City living is a pretty living,
It's so full of unexpected thrills;
But there's too much stone, too much telephone,
There's too much of ev'rything but trees and hills.
It's so peaceful in the country,
It's so simple and quiet,
Some day you're bound to try it.
The only place to be,
The place for you and me,
Where it's peaceful in the country.