A Lot of Things Different

Kenny Chesney

About A Lot of Things Different

"A Lot of Things Different" is a song written by Bill Anderson and Dean Dillon and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Chesney. It was released in September 2002 as the third single from Chesney's album No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems. The song reached number 6 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 2003. Before Chesney's version was released, Anderson had recorded the song on his 2001 album of the same name. Chesney also used his rendition of the song as the b-side to his 2002 single "The Good Stuff".  


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I'd spent a lot more time in the pouring rain covering my head
And I'd stood up to that bully when he pushed and called me names
I was to afraid
And I'd gone on and saw Elvis that night he came to town
Mama said I couldn't
I'd went skinny dippin' with Jenny Carson that time she dared me to
I didn't
Oooh I, I'd done a lot of things different

I wish I woulda spent more time with my dad when he was alive
Now I don't have the chance
I wish I would've told my brother how much I loved him before he went off to war
But I just shook his hand
I wish I'd gone to church on Sunday morning when my grandma begged me to
But I was afraid to go
I wish I'd woulda listened when they said "boy your gunna wish you hadn't"
But I wouldn't
Oooh I, I'd don't a lot of things different

People say they wouldn't change a thing
Even if they could
Oooh but I would

There was this red dress she wanted one time so bad she could taste it
I should've bought it
But I didn't
She wanted to paint our bedroom yellow trimed in blue's and green's
But I wouldn't let her
It wouldn't have hurt nothin'
She loved to be held and kisses and touched
But I didn't do it
Not nearly enough
And if I'd known that dance was gunna be our last dance 
I'd asked that band to play 
On and on 
Ooon and ooon
Oooh I, I'd done a lot of things different

People say they wouldn't change a thing
Even if they could
Oooh but I would
Ooooh oooh
Oooh I, I'd done a lot of things different 
Oooh I, I'd done a lot of things
I think we'd all do a lot of things different

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Kenny Chesney

Kenneth Arnold "Kenny" Chesney (born March 26, 1968) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which climbed to the top of the charts. more »

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Written by: BILL ANDERSON, DEAN DILLON

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20 facts about this song

Origin
"A Lot of Things Different" is a song by American country music artist, Kenny Chesney.
Released Date
The song was released in September 2002.
Album
It's part of his album "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems", which was released in April 2002.
Producers
Bud Logan and Kenny Chesney, himself, produced the album.
Billboard Ranking
"A Lot of Things Different" peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Songwriters
Esteemed songwriters, Bill Anderson and Dean Dillon wrote this track.
Music Genre
The song belongs to the Country music genre.
Record Label
It was released by BNA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
Song Duration
"A Lot of Things Different" has a running time of 4:44 minutes.
Notable Lyrics
The song features reflective lyrics about life and regret, such as 'I'd have took a whole lot less for granted, tried to keep more laughter in my life'.
Overall Message
The song delivers the message that it’s important to appreciate the things that matter most, and to learn from the past but not be ruled by regret.
Album’s Achievement
The album "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems" was certified quadruple Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Message of Regret
The touching lyrics convey the common feeling of regret and the desire to have done a lot of things differently.
Song’s Popularity
Despite its thoughtful and somewhat melancholic tone, the song was well-received and remained popular among Kenny Chesney fans.
Impact on the Artist
The song highlights Chesney's ability to deliver emotional and heartfelt performances, bolstering his reputation as one of the leading artists in the country music genre.
Personal Connection
Although not stated explicitly, the song felt very personal suggesting that Chesney may have connected with the song on a personal level.
Music Video
The music video of "A Lot of Things Different" shows Chesney singing and playing the guitar along with the emotional narrative of the song.
Song Reviews
Critics praised the song for its authentic lyrics and Chesney's moving performance.
Legacy
"A Lot of Things Different" continues to be a fan favorite, showing Chesney's depth and range as an artist.
Live Performances
Chesney has performed the song at numerous concerts, often to great crowd response.

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