Daddy won a radio, he tuned it to a country show
I was rockin' in the cradle to the cryin' of a steel guitar
Mama used to sing to me, she taught me that sweet harmony
Now she worries 'cause she never thought I'd ever really take it this far

Singin' in the bars and
Chasin' that neon rainbow, livin' that honky tonk dream
'Cause all I've ever wanted is to pick this guitar and sing
Just tryin' to be somebody, just wanna be heard and seen
I'm chasin' that neon rainbow, livin' that honky tonk dream

An atlas and a coffee cup, five pickers in an old Dodge truck
Headin' down to Houston for a show on Saturday night
Well, this overhead is killin' me, half the time I sing for free
But when the crowd's into it Lord, it makes this thing I'm doing seem right

Standin' in the spotlight
Chasin' that neon rainbow, I'm livin' that honky tonk dream
'Cause all I've ever wanted is to pick this guitar and sing
Just tryin' to be somebody, just wanna be heard and seen
I'm chasin' that neon rainbow, livin' that honky tonk dream

Daddy's got a radio, he won it thirty years ago
He said "Son, I just know we're gonna hear you singin' on it someday"
Well, I made it up to Music Row, and Lordy, don't the wheels turn slow
Still I wouldn't trade a minute and I wouldn't have it any other way
Just show me to the stage

I'm chasin' that neon rainbow, I'm livin' that honky tonk dream
'Cause all I've ever wanted is to pick this guitar and sing
Just tryin' to be somebody, just wanna be heard and seen
I'm chasin' that neon rainbow, livin' that honky tonk dream

Oh, I'm chasin' that neon rainbow, livin' that honky tonk dream


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Chasin' That Neon Rainbow Lyrics as written by Jim Mcbride Alan Jackson

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    To me this song encourages everyone that you should pursue your dreams! Set goals for yourself, and with effort, you can, and will acheive them!

    apaintedbarnon December 22, 2004   Link
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    It's about him wanting to be a singer.

    :)

    trixdeeon March 21, 2016   Link

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