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There's a story in our town
of the prettiest girl around.
Golden hair and eyes of blue.

How those eyes could Hash at you.
Boys hung around her Bible school.
but she loved the boy next door.

who worked at the candy store.
She was tops in all. they saim
never once went to her head.
She had everything. it seemem

not a care. this teenage queen.
Other boys could offer more.
but she loved the boy next door.

who worked at the candy store.
He would marry her next spring.
Saved his money. bought a ring.
Then one day. a movie scout

came to town to take her out.
Hollywood could offer more.
so she left the boy next door

working at the candy store.
Very soon she was a Stan
pretty house and shining cars.
swimming pool and a fence around.

But she missed her old hometown.
All the world was at her door.
all except the boy next door.

who worked at the candy store.
Then one day. the teenage star
sold her house and all her ears.
Gave up all her wealth and fame.

left it all and caught a train.
Do I have to tell you more?
She came back
to the boy next door.

who worked at the candy store.
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Title
Ballad Of A Teenage Queen
Artist
Johnny Cash
Brand
JVC
(10 Other Versions)
Codes
JV0038-09 JVC35-03 JV38-09
Genres
arkansas country, outlaw country, rock, country