Ricky Skaggs – Don’t Cheat in Our Hometown, is a song written by Ray Pennington and Roy E. Marcum, and recorded by American country music artist Ricky Skaggs. It was released in November 1983 as the first single and title track from the album Don’t Cheat in Our Hometown. The song was Skaggs’ sixth #1 country hit. The single went to #1 for one week and spent a total of 12 weeks on the country chart.

Ricky Skaggs – Don’t Cheat in Our Hometown
From the album Don’t Cheat in Our Hometown
B-side «Children, Go Where I Send Thee»
Released November 1983
Genre Country
Length 3:17
Label Epic
Songwriter(s) Ray Pennington Roy E. Marcum
Producer(s) Ricky Skaggs

COUNTRYPEDIA

Ricky Skaggs – Don’t Cheat in Our Hometown Lyrics

Tonight my heart is beating low, and my head is bowed
You’ve been seen with my best friend on the other side of town
I don’t mind this waiting, don’t mind this running ‘round
But if you’re gonna cheat on me don’t cheat in our home town

How can I stand up to my friends and look ‘em in the eye
Admit the question that I know would be nothing but lies
You spend all your past time, making me a clown
But if you’re gonna cheat on me, don’t cheat in our home town

Now there are no secrets in this little country town
Everyone knows everyone for miles and miles around
Your bright eyes and your sweet smile are driving me insane
You think it’s smart to break my heart and tear down my name

How can I stand up to my friends and look ‘em in the eye
Admit the question that I know would be nothing but lies
You spend all your past time, making me a clown
But if you’re gonna cheat on me, don’t cheatin our home town

GENIUS