Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven

The Wailers, Kenny Chesney

About Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven

"Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven" is a country music song co-written by American songwriters Jim Collins and Marty Dodson. The song was initially to have been recorded by singer George Strait for his 2008 album Troubadour, but after Strait decided not to include the song on this album, it was recorded by Kenny Chesney instead. Released in August 2008, Chesney's rendition is his thirty-eighth Top 40 country hit and his fifteenth Number One hit. Chesney's version is the first single from his album Lucky Old Sun, which was released on his own Blue Chair label in association with BNA Records.  


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Preacher told me last Sunday morning
Son, you better start living right
You need to quit the women and whiskey
And carrying on all night

Don't you wanna hear him call your name
When you're standing at the pearly gates
I told the preacher, "Yes I do"
But I hope they don't call today
I ain't ready

Everybody wants to go to heaven
Have a mansion high above the clouds
Everybody want to go to heaven
But nobody want to go now

Said preacher maybe you didn't see me
Throw an extra twenty in the plate
There's one for everything I did last night
And one to get me through today
Here's a ten to help you remember
Next time you got the good Lord's ear
Say I'm coming but there ain't no hurry
I'm having fun down here
Don't you know that

Everybody wants to go to heaven
Get their wings and fly around
Everybody want to go to heaven
But nobody want to go now

Someday I want to see those streets of gold in my halo
But I wouldn't mind waiting at least a hundred years or so

Everybody wanna go to heaven
It beats the other place there ain't no doubt
Everybody wanna go to heaven
But nobody wanna go now

Everybody wanna go to heaven
Hallelujah, let me hear you shout
Everybody wanna go to heaven
But nobody wanna go now
I think I speak for the crowd

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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: JIM COLLINS, MARTY DODSON

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14 facts about this song

Artist Profile
"Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven" is a song recorded by American country music artist Kenny Chesney. Chesney has been awarded numerous accolades including several Academy of Country Music Awards and Country Music Association Awards.
Song Origin
The song was originally recorded by fellow country artist George Strait for his unreleased album "If Heartaches Were Horses".
Songwriters
"Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven" was written by country songwriters Jim Collins and Marty Dodson. Both have written multiple hit songs for a variety of country artists.
Chart Performance
The single was released in August 2008 and peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, marking Chesney's fifteenth number one hit.
Album
The song is included on Chesney's twelfth studio album, "Lucky Old Sun", which was released in October 2008.
Music Video
The music video for "Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven" was directed by Shaun Silva and filmed in Jamaica. It features reggae band The Wailers and singer Bob Marley's daughter, Cedella Marley.
Single Release
The single was released by Blue Chair and BNA Records, which have been Chesney's record labels since his career inception.
Notable Performance
Chesney performed the song at the 2008 CMA Awards show.
Music Style
The song is notable for its reggae influences and strong theme of lived experiences, which was a departure from Chesney's usual country anthems.
External Recognition
"Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven" was nominated for the 2009 Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals. This marked Chesney's sixth Grammy nomination.
Song duration
The song has a total duration of approximately 2 minutes and 58 seconds.
Conscious Message
The song's lyrics explore the idea of mortality and afterlife with a playful tone, commenting on the human tendency to live hedonistic lives while harbouring hopes for heavenly ascension.
Reggae Version
A reggae version of the song is also featured on the album, featuring The Wailers. This version again reflects Chesney's love for the Caribbean region and its influence on his music.
Song Reviews
Critics received the song positively, praising Chesney's unusual theme choice and the lively, upbeat instrumentation that blended country and reggae.

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