Oh, there's nothing halfway
About the Iowa way to treat you
When we treat you
Which we may not do at all

There's an Iowa kind of special
Chip on the shoulder attitude
We've never been without
That we recall

We can be cold a falling
Thermometer in December
If you ask about our weather in July
And we're so by God stubborn

We can stand touchin' noses
For a week at a time
And never see eye to eye
But what the heck, you're welcome

Join us at the picnic, you can have your fill
Of all the food you bring yourself
You really ought to give Iowa a try
(Provided you are contrary)

We can be cold a falling
Thermometer in December
If you ask about our weather in July
And we're so by God stubborn

We can stand touchin' noses
For a week at a time
And never see eye to eye

But we'll give you our shirt
And a back to go with it
If your crops should happen to die

So what the heck, you're welcome
Glad to have you with us
Even though we may not ever mention it again
You really ought to give Iowa a try

Hawkeye, Iowa, DuBuque
Des Moines, Davenport
Marshalltown, Mason City
Keokuk, Ames, clear lake
Ought to give Iowa a try