Shotgun Rider
Tim McGraw
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Roll, won’t you come roll with me slow, fast, full speed Girl wherever sweet time takes us Hang, with me down this old road Only god knows where we’ll go Don’t matter long as I’ve got your love I don’t ever want to wake up Lookin’ into someone else’s eyes Another Voice calling me baby On the other end of the phone A new girl puttin’ on her makeup Before dinner on Friday night No I don’t ever wanna know, oh oh No other shotgun rider, beside me, singin’ to the radio, Woohoo Oh O Slide, slide over nice and close Lay your head down on my shoulder You can fall asleep I’ll let you Dream, life aint nothing but a dream, don’t wanna be Cruisin’ through this dream without you I don’t ever want to wake up Lookin’ into someone else’s eyes Another Voice calling me baby On the other end of the phone A new girl puttin’ on her makeup Before dinner on Friday night No I don’t ever wanna know, oh oh No other shotgun rider, beside me, singin’ to the radio, woo hoo oh oh No other shotgun rider, oh oh I don’t ever want to wake up Lookin’ into someone else’s eyes Another Voice calling me baby On the other end of the phone A new girl puttin’ on her makeup Before dinner on Friday night No I don’t ever wanna know, oh oh No other shotgun rider, beside me, singin’ to the radio, woo hoo oh oh No other shotgun rider, oh oh Singin’ to the radio, oh oh You’re my shotgun rider
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Written by: MARV GREEN, TROY VERGES, HILLARY LINDSEY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"Shotgun Rider" was released in September 2014 as part of Tim McGraw’s Sundown Heaven Town album.
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number one on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, the third single from the album to do so.
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Songwriters' Info"Shotgun Rider" was written by Marv Green, Hillary Lindsey, and Troy Verges, all notable songwriters in the country music industry.
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Song ThemeThe song carries a soulful and loving theme where McGraw sings about his desire for a single, lifelong partner to ride shotgun with him.
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Song Popularity"Shotgun Rider" is one of Tim McGraw's most popular songs and has garnered over 50 million plays on Spotify.
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AccoladesThe song was nominated for "Single Record of the Year" and "Song of the Year" at the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards in 2015.
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Music VideoDespite its success, the song does not have an official music video. Instead, a lyric video was released.
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Other VersionsBefore the 2014 release, Tim McGraw had recorded another song named "Shotgun Rider" for his 2007 album "Let It Go." Despite sharing a title, the two songs are quite different in their lyrics and melodies.
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Live Performances"Shotgun Rider" is a fan favorite at Tim McGraw’s concerts. He has often performed this song live, including on his Shotgun Rider tour in 2015.
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Song LengthThe song runs approximately 4 minutes and 9 seconds, a typical length for modern country songs.
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Song Association"Shotgun Rider" is often associated with road trips and romance. The lyrics, "I don't ever want to wake up, Lookin' into someone else's eyes" conveys the message of contentment with one's partner.
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Music Style"Shotgun Rider" is a mash-up of traditional country music and modern pop, demonstrating Tim McGraw's ability to blend different music styles. It begins with a melodic guitar intro and overlays with strong vocals.
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