Once lived a man that was an inspiration to country music to the entire nation

I used his songs to learn upon there's many friends to thank

Like Ernest Tubb or George D Hay Wes Rose and here's to Hank

I used to sit around at night with my old beat up guitar

And I'd wonder how it felt to be a country music singing star

I've heard Hank Williams many times till I learned his songs by heart

They've my start got me jobs when I was broke and that helped me to get my start

As God looks down on me I hope that he's pleased I've worked so hard

Yes it's true a man can sleep at night that has worked until he's tired

Success is smilin' down on my head and to all my sincere thanks

ET Wes Rose and George D Hay he's gone but here's to Hank