Can You Name These 1970s Country Songs From Their Lyrics?

John Denver's big hit was released in 1971 and instantly cemented its place as a classic in the country music world. In fact, the song is thought of so highly by West Virginia University students that they've adopted it as their theme song.

Charley Pride released this beautiful hit in the early '70s, which quickly rose to the top. In fact, it wasn't just a hit in terms of country, but also a big hit on the pop charts. Charley was able to dominate both genres with this classic!

This is one good song name for a guy with "Paycheck" in his name! Johnny was ready for a new start in this song where he was just frustrated with his life and his job. You might have guessed, but David Allen Coe was a writer on this song.

This Marty Robbins classic is dedicated to one important person in his life, which is his wife. He was married to Marizona Robbins up until his unfortunate and untimely death. This song was a touching ode to the wife he so loved.

Glen Campbell's hit is an anthem for many country music fans. Similar to many other country songs, it also charted on the pop music charts. It's been used countless times in film and covered by many other legendary artists just like Glen himself.

Tanya Tucker sings this song of a woman by the name of Delta Dawn. The song became a popular one among artists who covered it, which included country legends Tammy Wynette and Waylon Jennings.

Everyone wanted to take a trip to this famous area after this Waylon Jennings classic hit the airwaves. Despite mentioning famous feuds and riches, Waylon sings about going back to the way things used to be.

Though the '70s rendition of this song was performed by Waylon Jennings, the original song is from the '60s. It was performed by Ray Pennington, but it didn't perform as well as Waylon's version, which hit number one on Billboard.

Tammy Wynette was no stranger to hits, and this was just one of them. Tammy remains one of the country music greats and will always be remembered for this and her other classic country songs.

Donna Fargo is behind this number one country hit which has become a classic. This wasn't Donna's only hit, as she also had hits with "Happiest Girl In The Whole U.S.A." and "Do I Love You."

Kenny Rogers was the voice behind the iconic country hit, “The Gambler” in the ‘70s. Throughout the song, he tells a story of a man who taught him how to gamble correctly. The gambling he spoke of not only applied to games, but also to everyday life.

The Charlie Daniels Band had a hit on their hands that proved to be pretty legendary. One of their most beloved songs, it takes extreme skill with a fiddle to play this song, and it’s a treat to witness it in a live show!

This George Jones song became an instant classic when it was released in 1972. A short but sweet song lyrically, it was a very important one to George. It's also one that other artists love such as Lorrie Morgan, who did her own cover of the song.

Breaker, Breaker! C.W. McCall knows how to conduct the perfect convoy. A song that is loved by many, it has also been covered and remade by artists such as Paul Brandt and even C.W. McCall himself.

This Loretta Lynn classic is also one of her biggest hits and best known songs. The song served as her life story, where she told her tale about growing up with no money and coming back later to visit the house she once lived in.

"Rose Garden" by Lynn Anderson was one of the biggest country hits of the decade. Since Lynn's big hit, it's been covered by many other talented artists such as Martina McBride, who put her own twist on the country classic.

In this beautiful song, Dolly Parton speaks about her beloved coat made especially for her by her mother. It speaks of her poor upbringing where she wasn’t very fortunate, but she had all the love that she needed instead.

Merle Haggard was behind this hit song of 1970 which reached number one in Canada and the United States. It's often thought of as a patriotic song about your average working American.

This song was a duet released in 1970 by one of the most famous country couples of all time, Johnny Cash and June Carter. In fact, it was not their original song, but a cover of the original by Tim Hardin.

Johnny Cash released his version of this song in 1970 which was a cover of the original by Ray Stevens. It is a popular song with more than just one artist, other artists who have covered the legendary song are Willie Nelson and Lynn Anderson.

Conway Twitty released this song in 1973, which talks about his wife leaving without telling him. He talks about his loneliness without her and how everything in his home reminds him of her.

In this country anthem, Hank Williams, Jr. talks about the way his family does it. More specifically, he talks about the way that they think of him and question his actions. He even mentions his father, the legendary Hank Williams.

Released in 1970 by Conway Twitty, the song was once covered by the legendary Loretta Lynn. Aside from her amazing cover, many other country legends also recorded the song. Another great example is George Jones. That's how you know you had a hit!

The Bellamy Brothers sing this beautiful song that spreads nothing but love. The song was once meant for Neil Diamond, but he refused it and it then went to The Bellamy Brothers. It worked out well as it was a huge hit for them!

This song by Jerry Reed was very famous for its use in the movie “Smokey and the Bandit,” and it hit number one on the charts. The song was specifically recorded for the movie.

Released in 1975, David Allan Coe scored a hit with this single. In typical Coe style, the song is comedic and funny, poking at the country music industry and its expectations as a whole.

Another John Denver classic, this song is all about the joys of being a country boy, as the lyrics suggest. There are many joys! Who wouldn’t want to ride a horse or take part in fun parties in the country side?!

One of George Jones' most memorable songs, it was recorded in 1971. Though it never hit number one on the charts, it was still a bit hit for George, especially when he teamed up with Alan Jackson for a moving performance.

A song all about the joys of love, Don Williams released this hit in 1979. Becoming an instant hit, the song proved itself once again after Alan Jackson released a cover that also became a hit upon release.

This iconic country anthem is by Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, who are two legendary country artists. This song details the hard life that a cowboy lives and serves as a warning to all the mothers of future cowboys.

Crystal Gayle released this hit song in 1977 and it instantly saw great success on the country charts. It is one of the songs that she is most famous for, alongside her other hits like "Another World" and "You and I."

Jessi Colter wants you to know exactly who she is, which is why you can't mistake her for Lisa, when the song is on an album called "I'm Jessi Colter!" Her song was a hit in both the United States and Canada upon release and remains one of her biggest.

Tom T. Hall is behind this great country song that talks about what it really means to be country. For example, he mentions that if you're country, you're always happy to help anyone who needs it if they come and ask you.

It's hard to think of Dolly Parton without singing one of her most famous tunes, "Jolene." The song became such a huge hit that it was named one of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time." You don't get these titles for no reason!

Tammy Wynette had a hit on her hands with this song that's all about going back to the man you love rather than running from him. Tammy speaks about how hard it can be to find a good guy who treats you right, and says that you should treat him right too when you find him!