Nutbush City Limits
Nutbush City Limits

Bob Seger - Nutbush City Limits Lyrics

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Nutbush City Limits Lyrics

A church house, gin house
A school house, outhouse
On highway number nineteen
The people keep the city clean
They call it Nutbush, oh Nutbush
They call it Nutbush city limits
Nutbush city

Twenty-five was the speed limit
Motorcycle not allowed in it
You go t'the store on Friday
You go to church on Sundays
They call it Nutbush, oh Nutbush
Said they call it Nutbush city limits
Nutbush city

You go to the fields on week days
And have a picnic on Labor Day
You go to town on Saturday
But go to church every Sunday
They call it Nutbush, Nutbush
They call it Nutbush city limits
Nutbush city

No whiskey for sale
You get drunk, no bail
Salt pork and molasses
Is all you get in jail
They call it Nutbush, oh, Nutbush
They call it Nutbush city limits
Nutbush city

A lil old town on the Tennessee
Quiet little old community, one-horse town
You got to watch what they're puttin' down
Old Nutbush. They call it Nutbush
They call it Nutbush
Oh, Nutbush. They call it Nutbush

A church house, gin house
A school house, outhouse
On highway number nineteen
The people keep the city clean
They call it Nutbush, oh Nutbush
They call it Nutbush city limits
Nutbush city

Twenty-five was the speed limit
Motorcycle not allowed in it
You go t'the store on Friday
You go to church on Sundays
They call it Nutbush, oh Nutbush
Said they call it Nutbush city limits
Nutbush city

You go to the fields on week days
And have a picnic on Labor Day
You go to town on Saturday
But go to church every Sunday
They call it Nutbush, Nutbush
They call it Nutbush city limits
Nutbush city

No whiskey for sale
You get drunk, no bail
Salt pork and molasses
Is all you get in jail
They call it Nutbush, oh, Nutbush
They call it Nutbush city limits
Nutbush city

A lil old town on the Tennessee
Quiet little old community, one-horse town
You got to watch what they're puttin' down
Old Nutbush. They call it Nutbush
They call it Nutbush
Oh, Nutbush. They call it Nutbush

Writer(s): Tina Turner
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Is 'Nutbush City Limits' originally by Bob Seger?

    No, 'Nutbush City Limits' is originally a song by Ike & Tina Turner, released in 1973. The song was written by Tina Turner and commemorates her hometown of Nutbush, Tennessee. Bob Seger performed a live version of this song, which appears on his 1976 album, 'Live Bullet.'

  2. When was the original 'Nutbush City Limits' released?

    The original 'Nutbush City Limits' by Ike & Tina Turner was released as a single in August 1973. It became one of the last hits released by the duo before they separated. The song achieved significant success, particularly in Europe.

  3. Did Bob Seger write or produce 'Nutbush City Limits'?

    No, Bob Seger did not write or produce 'Nutbush City Limits.' The song was written by Tina Turner and produced by Ike Turner. Bob Seger later covered the song, enhancing its popularity with his live performances.

  4. What inspired the song 'Nutbush City Limits'?

    'Nutbush City Limits' is a semi-autobiographical song inspired by Tina Turner's memories of her rural hometown of Nutbush, Tennessee. The lyrics describe the small-town life and community in Nutbush, capturing Turner's personal experiences growing up there.

  5. Did Bob Seger perform 'Nutbush City Limits' live?

    Yes, Bob Seger performed a live version of 'Nutbush City Limits' with his band, The Silver Bullet Band, on their 1976 album 'Live Bullet.' His rendition contributed to the song's enduring popularity in live performance settings.

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