I'm Tryin'

Trace Adkins

About I'm Tryin'

"I'm Tryin'" is a song written by Jeffrey Steele, Chris Wallin, and Anthony Smith and recorded by American country music artist Trace Adkins. It released in July 2001 as the lead-off single from his album Chrome. It peaked at number 6 in the United States.


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This gettin' up early, pulling double shifts,
Gonna make an old man of me long before I ever get rich.  
But I'm tryin'
It's been two years since we've finalized, 
I still ain't used to puttin' ex in front of wife. 
But I'm tryin'.
Send more money right away, is pretty much all she has to say when she
Calls these days and don't you be late

But all I can do, is all I can do and I keep on tryin'
And all I can be is all I can be and I keep on tryin'
There's always a mountain in front of me, 
Seems I'm always climbin' and fallin' and climbin' 
But I keep on tryin'

I remember daddy sayin' keep your eye on the ball, run like hell, play to win, 
Get up when you fall    
I'm tryin'
Don't say nothin' that you can't take back   
Never do anything you might regret   
No don't do that  
Daddy I'm tryin'
Know the difference between heaven and hell 
Go easy on the bottle be hard on yourself 
And I know he meant well

But all I can do, is all I can do and I keep on tryin'
And all I can be is all I can be and I keep on tryin'
There's always a mountain in front of me, 
Seems I'm always climbin' and fallin' and climbin'  
But I keep on tryin'

There's always a mountain in front of me 
Seems I'm always climbin'  and stumblin'   
And then fallin'  
And then climbin'
But I keep on tryin'

This gettin' up early pullin' double shifts  
Gonna make an old man of me
Long before I ever get rich
But I'm tryin'

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Trace Adkins

Tracy Darrell "Trace" Adkins (born January 13, 1962) is an American country music artist and actor. He made his debut in 1996 with the album Dreamin' Out Loud, released on Capitol Records Nashville. Since then, Adkins has released seven more studio albums and two Greatest Hits compilations. In addition, he has charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard country music charts, including the Number One hits "(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing", "Ladies Love Country Boys", and "You're Gonna Miss This", which peaked in 1997, 2007, and 2008, respectively. "I Left Something Turned on at Home" went to No. 1 on Canada's country chart. All but one of his studio albums have received gold or platinum certification in the United States; his highest-selling to date is 2005's… more »

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Written by: ANTHONY R SMITH, JEFFREY STEELE, CHRIS ALLEN WALLIN

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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15 facts about this song

Song Classification
"I'm Tryin'" is a country song by American country music artist Trace Adkins.
Release Date
The song was released in June 2001 as the first single from the album "Chrome".
Chart Performance
"I'm Tryin'" peaked at #6 on the US Billboard Country Songs chart and #36 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Song Theme
The song discusses the struggles of life after a divorce and the efforts the singer is making to keep his life moving forward. It celebrates the resilience and tenacity that life often requires.
Songwriters
"I'm Tryin'" was written by Anthony Smith, Jeffrey Steele, and Chris Wallin.
Music Video
The music video of the song was directed by Michael Salomon and features Adkins as a truck driver.
Album Success
The album "Chrome" where the song "I'm Tryin'" was featured debuted at number four on US Billboard's Top Country Albums.
Award Nominations
"I'm Tryin'" earned Adkins a nomination for Single of the Year at the 2002 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Concert Staple
"I'm Tryin'" has been a staple in Trace Adkins' live performances.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics and was noted for its relatable lyrics and Adkins' powerful vocals.
Duration
The running time of "I'm Tryin'" is 4 minutes and 46 seconds, making it one of the longer single releases in Adkins' discography.
Cover Versions
Several other country artists have covered the song in live performances, including Chris Young.
Crossover Success
The song's success on the Billboard Hot 100 indicates a crossover appeal beyond the country music audience.
Song Inspiration
The song is inspired by the real-life experiences of its writers, making it a personal and significant song in Adkins' repertoire.
Instrumentation
The song distinguishes itself with the use of traditional country instruments such as the pedal steel guitar and violin.

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