What makes a good country song?

Good chords. Most folks think that the lyrics make a country song a good country song. I will tell you that I don't think that is the case. It's all about the chords. Take the chords to "Stand by Your Man." Great progression. "Jambalaya" has only two chords... G and C. "Tulsa Time" has only two chords. "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" has only variants of two or three chords. Honky Tonk, that's the stuff. Never thought I would say it. There's something about a lonesome twang that gets me right in the gut.