Grandpa Told Me So
Kenny Chesney
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If you don't get in the water you're never gonna learn to swim He said a snake is just as scared of you as you are of him He could tell by the moon when the fish would bite Seems there was nothing that he didn't know And as a kid I believed 'cause Grandpa told me so He talked Daddy into letting me have my first car I thought I was really something 'til Becky Thompson broke my heart That first taste of love really did me in Getting over her slow And I knew someday I would 'cause Grandpa told me so He said life is made for you to live The best love is the love that you give There'll be times when you want to hold on but you gotta let go And I live by those words 'cause Grandpa told me so I promised him I wouldn't cry when it was his time to leave That's the only promise I made him I couldn't keep He smiled from his bed and said we'll meet again Somewhere down the road And I believe 'cause Grandpa told me so He said life is made for you to live The best love is the love that you give There'll be times when you want to hold on but you gotta let go And I live by those words 'cause Grandpa told me so He said life is made for you to live The best love is the love that you give There'll be times when you want to hold on but you gotta let go And I live by those words 'cause Grandpa told me so Yeah and I still believe Grandpa told me so Grandpa told me so I still believe Grandpa told me so I still believe...
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Written by: HICKS, SPRINGER
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15 facts about this song
Artist"Grandpa Told Me So" is a song by American country music singer and songwriter Kenny Chesney.
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AlbumThe song is from Chesney's second studio album, "All I Need to Know," released in 1995.
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Track Info"Grandpa Told Me So" is the fourth track on Chesney's "All I Need To Know" album.
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Peak PositionsThe song achieved notable chart success. It peaked at number 23 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Barry Beckett and Jim Ed Norman.
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Songwriters"Grandpa Told Me So" was penned by Mark Alan Springer and Phillip Brian White.
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Nostalgic LyricsThe lyrics of the song are nostalgic, reflecting on the wisdom and advices given by a grandpa, a common theme in country music.
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StorytellingChesney is known for his storytelling in songs and "Grandpa Told Me So" is a perfect example of this, with its compelling narrative about childhood, growth, and the timeless wisdom of elders.
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ImpactThis was one of the songs that helped establish Chesney's image as a down-to-earth country boy with a love for traditional values and simple pleasures, which has become iconic in his career.
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Notable lineA notable line from this song is "If you don't get in the water, you're never gonna learn to swim". This metaphor signifies the importance of taking risks and learning from experiences.
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Musical StyleThe song features an acoustic guitar and the pedal steel guitar, producing a sound that is distinctly country in its style.
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Live Performances"Grandpa Told Me So" has been a fan favorite during Chesney's live performances, even many years after its initial release.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song featured Kenny Chesney telling stories to his young nephews about their grandpa and the lessons he taught him.
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In ComparisonDespite not reaching the top ten on the Billboard Country chart, the song remains one of Chesney's most cherished and loved songs among fans, demonstrating his knack for connecting with his audience.
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Release DateThe song was released as a single on December 2, 1995.
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