If the World Had a Front Porch
Tracy Lawrence
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It was where my mama sat on that old swing with her crochet It was where granddaddy taught me how to cuss and how to pray It was where we made our own ice cream those sultry summer nights Where the bulldog had her puppies, and us brothers had our fights There were many nights I'd sit right there and look out at the stars To the sound of a distant whippoorwill or the hum of a passing car It was where I first got up the nerve to steal me my first kiss And it was where I learned to play guitar and pray I had the gift If the world had a front porch like we did back then We'd still have our problems but we'd all be friends Treating your neighbor like he's your next of kin Wouldn't be gone with the wind If the world had a front porch, like we did back then Purple hulls and pintos, I've shelled more than my share As lightening bugs and crickets danced in the evening air And like a beacon that old yellow bulb, it always led me home Somehow mama always knew just when to leave it on If the world had a front porch like we did back then We'd still have our problems but we'd all be friends Treating your neighbor like he's your next of kin Wouldn't be gone with the wind If the world had a front porch, like we did back then Treating your neighbor like he's your next of kin Wouldn't be gone with the wind If the world had a front porch, like we did back then
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Written by: Paul Nelson, Tracy Lawrence, Kenny Beard
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Credits"If the World Had a Front Porch" is a country music song performed by Tracy Lawrence. The song was co-written by Tracy Lawrence and Paul Nelson.
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Album InformationThe song is included in Lawrence's third studio album, "I See It Now," which was released in 1994.
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Chart Performance"If the World Had a Front Porch" was a hit on the country music charts. It reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and No. 4 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.
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Song ThemeThe song is about nostalgia, reminiscing simpler times and values from rural America, suggesting the world would be a better place if it had a “front porch" concept.
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Notable LyricsThe lyrics of the song propose that things were better in small-town America, where everyone knew their neighbors, and community ties were strong. The phrase "front porch" signifies this close-knit community feeling.
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Music VideoThe music video for "If the World Had a Front Porch" features Tracy Lawrence singing the song while scenes of a family and community are shown, reinforcing the song's theme of community ties and simpler times.
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ReputationTracy Lawrence is well known for his 90's country hits, and "If the World Had a Front Porch" solidified his standing as a prominent figure in the country music genre.
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ReceptionThe song has been praised for its strong storytelling narrative and emotional resonance, characteristics that are trademarks of Lawrence's songwriting.
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Cover VersionsTo date, no notable cover versions of "If the World Had a Front Porch" have been recorded, proving Lawrence's original rendition continues to resonate with country music fans.
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LegacyThe song remains one of Tracy Lawrence's most well-known and beloved songs, emblematic of 90's country music. It is still played regularly on country music radio stations.
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