I'm Tryin'
Trace Adkins
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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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Written by: ANTHONY R SMITH, JEFFREY STEELE, CHRIS ALLEN WALLIN
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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.
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Release DateThe song was released in June 2001 as the first single from the album "Chrome".
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Chart Performance"I'm Tryin'" peaked at #6 on the US Billboard Country Songs chart and #36 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Song ThemeThe 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.
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Songwriters"I'm Tryin'" was written by Anthony Smith, Jeffrey Steele, and Chris Wallin.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song was directed by Michael Salomon and features Adkins as a truck driver.
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Album SuccessThe album "Chrome" where the song "I'm Tryin'" was featured debuted at number four on US Billboard's Top Country Albums.
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Award Nominations"I'm Tryin'" earned Adkins a nomination for Single of the Year at the 2002 Academy of Country Music Awards.
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Concert Staple"I'm Tryin'" has been a staple in Trace Adkins' live performances.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics and was noted for its relatable lyrics and Adkins' powerful vocals.
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DurationThe running time of "I'm Tryin'" is 4 minutes and 46 seconds, making it one of the longer single releases in Adkins' discography.
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Cover VersionsSeveral other country artists have covered the song in live performances, including Chris Young.
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Crossover SuccessThe song's success on the Billboard Hot 100 indicates a crossover appeal beyond the country music audience.
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Song InspirationThe song is inspired by the real-life experiences of its writers, making it a personal and significant song in Adkins' repertoire.
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InstrumentationThe song distinguishes itself with the use of traditional country instruments such as the pedal steel guitar and violin.
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