Parachute

Chris Stapleton

About Parachute

"Parachute" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton. It is the third single from his debut album Traveller. The song was written by Stapleton and Jim Beavers.


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2015
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Street lights along the highway
Throwing shadows in the dark
And the memories keep on turning
To the rhythm of a broken heart

You only need a roof when it's raining
You only need a fire when it's cold
You only need a drink when the whiskey
Is the only thing that you have left to hold
Sun comes up and goes back down
And falling feels like flying till you hit the ground
Say the word and I'll be there for you
Baby, I will be your parachute

Parachute
There's a song that I remember
I never learned to play
And a lifetime of forgotten words
I never got to say

You only need a roof when it's raining
You only need a fire when it's cold
You only need a drink when the whiskey
Is the only thing that you have left to hold
Sun comes up and goes back down
And falling feels like flying till you hit the ground
Say the word and I'll be there for you
Baby, I will be your parachute

Parachute
If you think you're going down
Just know I will be around

You only need a roof when it's raining
You only need a fire when it's cold
You only need a drink when the whiskey
Is the only thing that you have left to hold
Sun comes up and goes back down
And falling feels like flying till you hit the ground
Say the word and I'll be there for you
Baby, I will be your
Baby I will be your parachute
Parachute

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Chris Stapleton

Christopher Alvin Stapleton (born April 15, 1978) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and grew up in Staffordsville, Kentucky, until moving to Nashville, Tennessee, in 2001 to pursue a career in music writing songs. Subsequently, Stapleton signed a contract with Sea Gayle Music to write and publish his music.As of 2018 Stapleton has amassed credits writing and co-writing over 170 songs. He has co-written six number-one country songs including Kenny Chesney's five-week number-one "Never Wanted Nothing More", George Strait's "Love's Gonna Make It Alright", and Luke Bryan's "Drink a Beer". His songs have appeared on many artists albums including Adele, Brad Paisley, a… more »

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Written by: Jim Beavers, Christopher Stapleton

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Parachute" is a song co-written by Chris Stapleton and Jim Beavers and released on May 2016.
Album Information
"Parachute" is part of Chris Stapleton's debut album named "Traveller" which was released in 2015.
Genre Classification
The song is best identified with the Country and Southern Rock genres.
Charts Performance
It peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and lasted 20 weeks on the chart.
Album Recognition
"Traveller" won the Best Country Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.
Song Theme
Its lyrics are about Stapleton offering himself as a constant support to someone, like a parachute.
Music Video
The music video primarily contains footages of Stapleton's live performances, showcasing his powerful on-stage presence.
Unique Sound
"Parachute" is noted for its heavy southern rock influences, setting it apart from many mainstream country songs.
In Concert
This song quickly became a fan favorite during Stapleton's live performances due to its driving rhythm and singable chorus.
Album Success
With the success of the album “Traveller”, the song “Parachute” greatly helped establish Stapleton's career as a solo artist.
Billboard Critics
Billboard magazine critics named it the sixth-best Country single of 2016.
Song Popularity
It has sold over 472,000 copies in the United States as of November 2017, making it a certified Gold by the RIAA.
Artist Recognition
Chris Stapleton is acclaimed for his rich, powerful voice and the authentic emotion he brings to his performances, both clearly evident in "Parachute".

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