Walking to Jerusalem
Tracy Byrd
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(Sam Hogin/Mark D. Sanders) I dressed up in my best My Ropers and my vest And waited by the door with these roses Till you came walkin' in With your high falutin' friends So busy lookin' down your noses Now here you are ignorin' me Girl I might as well be Walkin' to Jerusalem Marchin' with Methuselah Readin' signs in Arabic Ravin' like a lunatic By the time you tell me I'm the one I'll be stickin' out my thumb And walkin' to Jerusalem You wore your boots last night You kissed me and held me tight You said you'd always be my cowgirl But tonight you're hangin' out With that Christian Dior crowd So where does that leave me now girl You're as cold as Polar regions I oughta join the French Foreign Legion And Go Walkin' to Jerusalem Marchin' with Methuselah Readin' signs in Arabic Ravin' like a lunatic By the time you tell me I'm the one I'll be stickin' out my thumb And walkin' to Jerusalem I can see me in a long robe Studyin' the book of Job and Walkin' to Jerusalem Marchin' with Methuselah Readin' signs in Arabic And ravin' like a lunatic By the time you tell me I'm the one I'll be stickin' out my thumb And walkin' By the time you tell me I'm the one I'll be stickin' out my thumb And walkin' to Jerusalem And walkin' to Jerusalem And walkin' to Jerusalem
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Written by: MARK DANIEL SANDERS, SAM HOGIN
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Walking to Jerusalem" is a song performed by Tracy Byrd, a popular American country music artist. His other popular hits include "Watermelon Crawl," "The Keeper of the Stars," and "I'm from the Country."
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Release InformationThis song was released in January 1995 as part of Tracy Byrd's album "No Ordinary Man."
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Songwriter Contribution"Walking to Jerusalem" was written by the talented duo Sam Hogin and Mark D. Sanders, who are revered in the country music industry for their songwriting skills.
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Chart PerformanceThe song made its mark on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts, peaking at No. 15.
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Song ConceptThe song's lyrics tell a story of a man who is trying to win back his lover's heart, suggesting that he is willing to walk to Jerusalem and back to prove his commitment.
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Album Success"No Ordinary Man," the album in which this song features, was certified double Platinum by the RIAA for sales of two million copies. It's Tracy Byrd's most successful album to date.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Sherman Halsey, was quite popular during the time of its release. It features Byrd in a desert, symbolizing a man's long journey for reconciliation with his lover.
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Acclaim for SongwritingSongwriters Sam Hogin and Mark D. Sanders have received numerous accolades for their work in country music beyond "Walking to Jerusalem." Sanders notably won the ACM and CMA Song of the Year awards for his contributions to Lee Ann Womack’s “I Hope You Dance."
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GenreAs with most of Tracy Byrd's other hits, "Walking to Jerusalem" is a country song. The song, like much of his work, has the traditional, twangy, rhythm-infused sounds associated with classic ’90s country music.
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RecognitionAlthough "Walking to Jerusalem" wasn't one of Byrd's highest-charting singles, it played a significant role in establishing his fame and demonstrating the emotional depth and narrative storytelling components typical of his music.
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