“Try That In A Small Town” is a country song by Jason Aldean that was released to country radio in May 2023 as the lead single to his upcoming eleventh studio album. The song has a strong sense of community and loyalty, and its lyrics warn those who would come to a small town looking for trouble that they will be met with a swift and decisive response. Here in this post we will learn Try That In A Small Town Chords.

The music video for the song features Aldean and his band performing the song in a small town. The video also features scenes of people from the town going about their daily lives. The song has received positive reviews from critics, who have praised its strong lyrics and catchy melody. It has also been a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

Try That In A Small Town Chord chart:

Try That In A Small Town Chords:

[Intro]
A  Bm  G  A
Bm  G  A
 
 
[Verse 1]
Bm               G
Sucker punch somebody on a sidewalk
A
Carjack an old lady at a red light
Bm                G
Pull a gun on the owner of a liquor store
A
Ya think it's cool, well, act a fool if ya like
G
Cuss out a cop, spit in his face
A                                G
Stomp on the flag and light it up
                           A
Yeah, ya think you're tough
 
 
[Chorus]
                    Bm
Well, try that in a small town
G              A
See how far ya make it down the road
Bm              A                G
'Round here, we take care of our own
               A                   Bm
You cross that line, it won't take long
                G                         A
For you to find out, I recommend you don't
              Bm         G  A
Try that in a small town
 
 
[Verse 2]
Bm                     G
Got a gun that my granddad gave me
A                                    Bm
They say one day they're gonna round up
                          G           A
Well, that shit might fly in the city, good luck
 
 
[Chorus]
                    Bm
Well, try that in a small town
G              A
See how far ya make it down the road
Bm              A                G
'Round here, we take care of our own
               A                   Bm
You cross that line, it won't take long
                G                         A
For you to find out, I recommend you don't
 
 
[Bridge]
              G
Try that in a small town
                      A               G
Full of good ol' boys, raised up right
                        A
If you're looking for a fight
              Bm         G  A
Try that in a small town
              Bm         A  G
Try that in a small town
 
 
[Chorus]
              Bm
Try that in a small town
 G              A
(See how far ya make it down the road)
Bm              A                G
'Round here, we take care of our own
               A                   Bm
You cross that line, it won't take long
                G                         A
For you to find out, I recommend you don't
              Bm         G  A
Try that in a small town
              Bm          G  A
Try that in a small town, mm-mm
 
 
[Outro]
              Bm         G  A    Bm  G  A
Try that in a small town

Lyrics meaning of try that in a small town

The song expresses the sentiment of small-town pride and the strong sense of community and protective nature that exists in such places.

The meaning of the lyrics revolves around the idea that engaging in reckless, violent, or disrespectful behavior in a small town will have severe consequences. The song emphasizes that people in small towns take care of their own and are united in looking out for each other. It serves as a warning to those who might try to cause trouble or harm in such a close-knit community.

The specific actions described in the song, such as sucker punching, carjacking, pulling a gun, disrespecting authority, or desecrating the flag, are condemned and portrayed as actions that will not be tolerated in a small town. The song implies that such behavior might be more easily overlooked or go unpunished in larger, more anonymous cities, but in a small town, the community will swiftly respond to protect its values and its people.

Overall, the lyrics of "Small Town" celebrate the values of respect, community, and taking care of one another that are often associated with life in a small town setting. It reinforces the idea that certain behaviors that might be seen as "cool" or rebellious elsewhere will not be tolerated in a close-knit community where people know and care for each other. 
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