Make your melodies simple enough so that the average person can hum them.

- Tom T. Hall

When I first got to Nashville, somebody said that [Kris Kristofferson and I] were the only two people who could describe Dolly Parton without using t…

- Tom T. Hall

It's Faster horses, Younger women, Older whiskey and More money.

- Tom T. Hall

Religion is a strange, wonderful thing. More crimes have been committed in the name of righteousness than any other notion.

- Tom T. Hall

Old dogs care about you, even when you make mistakes.

- Tom T. Hall

When you retire, it's a place in life, a part of the journey. You just don't quit work; you develop an attitude where you can do what you please

- Tom T. Hall

God bless little children while they're still too young to hate.

- Tom T. Hall

Whiskey's to tough, Champagne costs too much, Vodka puts my mouth in gear. I hope this refrain, Will help me explain, As a matter of fact, I like bee…

- Tom T. Hall

I don't know why songwriters struggle. They have to, I guess. If you're a young songwriter, quit struggling. It makes you look bad.

- Tom T. Hall