‘Where the Green Grass Grows’: Planting Dreams in Quiet Living

Tim McGraw’s famous country track is a big hit for small town living.

Tim McGraw's hit song revolves around a family man who makes a life-affirming decision, “I’m gonna live where the green grass grows." Public Domain

Do you ever find yourself daydreaming of the country when life gets too loud? The long morning commute, noisy neighbors, and an endless to-do list can often keep us stressed and wishing for a return to the “simple” life.

While a log cabin in the woods or a ranch overlooking a farm isn’t always within reach, the essence of country singer Tim McGraw’s late 1990s hit “Where The Green Grass Grows” can help us get there anyway.

Longing for the Countryside

“There’s bars on the corners and bars on my heart.”