Mayberry
Rascal Flatts
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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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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."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the number one spot on the Billboard US Hot Country Songs chart, staying there for two consecutive weeks.
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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.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Mayberry" was directed by Deaton Flanigen, who directed many of Rascal Flatts's music videos.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was generally well-received by critics, with reviewers praising its relatable lyrics and nostalgic feel.
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Song ThemeThe 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.
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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.
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Award NominationsThe 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.
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Live Performances"Mayberry" is a staple song in Rascal Flatts' setlists during their live performances and is often accompanied by a crowd sing-along.
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Song ImpactEven 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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