Mayberry

Rascal Flatts

About Mayberry

"Mayberry" is a song written by Arlos Smith and recorded by American country music group Rascal Flatts. It was released in December 2003 as the fourth and final single from the band's 2002 album Melt. The song became the group's second number one hit on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It also peaked at number 21 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100, thus becoming a crossover hit.


Year:
2004
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Sometimes it feels like this world is spinning faster
Than it did in the old days

So naturally we have more natural disasters
From the strain of a fast pace

Sunday was a day of rest
Now it's one more day for progress

And we can't slow down
Cause more is best
It's all an endless process

I miss Mayberry
Sitting on the porch drinking ice cold cherry coke
Where everything is black and white

Picking on a six string
When people pass by and you call them by their first name
Watching the clouds roll by   bye bye

Sometimes I can hear this old earth shouting
Through the trees as the wind blows
That's when I climb up here on this mountain
To look through God's window

Now I can't fly
But I've got two feet
To get me high up here
Above the noise and city streets
My worries disappear

Well I miss Mayberry
Sitting on the porch drinking ice cold Cherry Coke
Where everything is black & white
Picking on a Six String
Where people pass by and you call them by their first name
Watching the clouds roll by
Bye bye

Sometimes I dream I'm driving down an old dirt road
Not even listed on the map
I pass a dad and son carrying a fishing pole
But I always wake up every time I try to turn back

Well I miss Mayberry
Sitting on the porch drinking ice cold Cherry Coke
Where everything is black & white
Picking on a Six String
Where people pass by and you call them by their first name
Watching the clouds roll by
Bye bye

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Rascal Flatts

Rascal Flatts is an American country music group composed of three members: Gary LeVox (lead vocals), Jay DeMarcus (bass guitar, keyboard, piano, vocals) and Joe Don Rooney (lead guitar, vocals). LeVox and DeMarcus are second cousins. more »

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Written by: ARLOS DARREL SMITH

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Mayberry" was released on December 15, 2003, as the third single from Rascal Flatts's album titled "Melt."
Chart Performance
The song reached the number one spot on the Billboard US Hot Country Songs chart, staying there for two consecutive weeks.
Songwriters
"Mayberry" was co-written by Arlos Smith and Chris Stapleton. Stapleton, who has since become a successful country music artist in his own right, was largely unknown in the industry when he contributed to writing this song.
Music Video
The music video for "Mayberry" was directed by Deaton Flanigen, who directed many of Rascal Flatts's music videos.
Critical Reception
The song was generally well-received by critics, with reviewers praising its relatable lyrics and nostalgic feel.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Mayberry" focus on the desire for a slower-paced, simpler life, using the fictional town of Mayberry from the TV show "The Andy Griffith Show" as the embodiment of this ideal.
Album Performance
"Mayberry" is a track from “Melt”, Rascal Flatts’s second studio album, which was released in 2002. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number five on the Billboard 200 chart.
Award Nominations
The song, along with other several hits from the album 'Melt', contributed to Rascal Flatts' win for the Horizon Award at the 2002 Country Music Association Awards.
Live Performances
"Mayberry" is a staple song in Rascal Flatts' setlists during their live performances and is often accompanied by a crowd sing-along.
Song Impact
Even years after its release, "Mayberry" continues to hold relevance with fans and listeners who yearn for a simpler time or place, demonstrating the power and longevity of country music storytelling.

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