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“Paint Me a Birmingham” is a heartfelt country song by Tracy Lawrence, released in 2003 as the lead single from his album of the same name. The song narrates the story of a man seeking closure after a breakup, asking his ex-lover to paint him a picture of Birmingham to help him move on. With its emotional lyrics and melodic tune, the song resonated with many listeners and became one of Lawrence's most successful hits, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It showcases Lawrence's ability to convey deep emotions through his music, solidifying his place in the country music scene.
He was sitting there, his brush in hand
Painting waves as they danced upon the sand
With every stroke, he brought to life
The deep blue of the ocean against the morning sky
I asked him if he only painted ocean scenes
He said, "For 20 dollars, I'll paint you anything"
Could you paint me a Birmingham?
Make it look just the way I planned
A little house on the edge of town
Porch goin' all the way around
Put her there in the front yard swing
Cotton dress, make it early spring
For a while, she'll be mine again
If you could paint me a Birmingham
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He looked at me with knowing eyes
And took a canvas from a bag there by his side
Picked up a brush and said to me
"Son, just where in this picture would you like to be?"
I said, "If there's any way you can
Could you paint me back into her arms again?"
Could you paint me a Birmingham?
Make it look just the way I planned
A little house on the edge of town
Porch goin' all the way around
Put her there in the front yard swing
Cotton dress, make it early spring
For a while, she'll be mine again
If you could paint me a Birmingham
Paint me a Birmingham
Make it look just the way I planned
A little house on the edge of town
Porch goin' all the way around
Put her there in the front yard swing
Cotton dress, make it early spring
For a while, she'll be mine again
If you could paint me a Birmingham
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Oh, paint me a Birmingham