[Verse 1] Jim sat in a classroom painted gray Cold little room and a long dull day His notes went drifting, his eyes went numb Joe Bob hoodie saying where he was from Then his phone rang out, and he looked down blue A voice said, “Jim, we could use you” He grabbed his coat with a startled grin That boring class was the place it began [Chorus] Joe Bob out of the blue A Monday night and a dream came true From a cold classroom to Nashville town With a merch table and a camera around Joe Bob out of the blue Sometimes the wildest calls find you Jim hit the road with a heart brand-new Joe Bob out of the blue [Verse 2] Hot Monday night on the Nashville side The Belcourt Theater shining wide Jim set the shirts and the posters in rows Then snapped the moments as the whole place glowed Joe Bob came by and the crowd rolled in Darcy the Mail Girl flashed a knowing grin Fans told stories, the room got loud Jim caught the smiles in a happy crowd [Chorus] Joe Bob out of the blue A Monday night and a dream came true From a cold classroom to Nashville town With a merch table and a camera around Joe Bob out of the blue Sometimes the wildest calls find you Jim hit the road with a heart brand-new Joe Bob out of the blue [Bridge] When the last light faded and the doors swung wide Jim and Joe Bob stood side by side They parted ways, but the promise stayed: “We’ll meet again someday” was the deal they made [Verse 3] Then Jim rolled on to Oak Grove lights Golden Gamers shining bright He played his hand and the good luck grew Walked out smiling with a win or two Goobers? No, those Goo Goo Clusters in hand JP’s Hot Chicken, just what he planned A sweet and spicy victory afternoon Jim laughed beneath a Kentucky moon [Final Chorus] Joe Bob out of the blue A Monday night and a dream came true From that cold classroom to a night so grand With Nashville memories he could understand Joe Bob out of the blue Good fortune found him somewhere new With chocolate, hot chicken, and a promise coming through Jim was very happy when the whole thing was through Joe Bob out of the blue Joe Bob out of the blue [Outro] One phone call changed the view Joe Bob out of the blue
