Here in the Real World
Alan Jackson
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Cowboys don't cry, and heroes don't die Good always wins, again and again And love is a sweet dream that always comes true Oh, if life were like the movies, I'd never be blue But here in the real world It's not that easy at all 'Cause when hearts get broken It's real tears that fall And darlin' it's sad but true But the one thing I've learned from you Is how the boy don't always get the girl Here in the real world I gave you my love, but that wasn't enough To hold your heart, when times got rough And tonight on that silver screen It'll end like it should Two lovers will make it through Like I hoped we would But here in the real world It's not that easy at all 'Cause when hearts get broken It's real tears that fall And darlin' it's sad but true But the one thing I've learned from you Is how the boy don't always get the girl Here in the real world No, the boy don't always get the girl Here in the real world
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Written by: MARK IRWIN, ALAN JACKSON
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Song Release"Here in the Real World" by Alan Jackson was released on January 9, 1990.
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Album IdentificationThe song is the title track of his debut studio album, also titled "Here in the Real World".
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number three on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Songwriter Credits"Here in the Real World" was co-written by Alan Jackson and Mark Irwin.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Julien Temple and featured Jackson's wife, Denise.
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Song ThemeThe song is a commentary on the differences between the ideal world portrayed in movies and the realities of everyday life.
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LyricsThe line "Cowboys don't cry, heroes don't die, and good always wins, again and again" is indicative of the song's theme.
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Live PerformancesThis song has been consistently featured on Alan Jackson's setlists during his concerts and live performances.
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RecognitionIt is regarded as one of the best songs from Alan Jackson, often played on country radio.
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Album SalesThe "Here in the Real World" album was certified 2× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for shipments of two million copies.
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InspirationAlan Jackson is known for his traditional country style, and "Here in the Real World" was one of the first songs to establish this musical image.
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DurationThe song has a running length of 3 minutes and 37 seconds.
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Genre"Here in the Real World" is classified as country and neotraditional country.
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LegacyThe song's success helped launch Alan Jackson’s career and establish him as one of the leading country artists of the 1990s.
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AwardsAlthough it didn't win any specific awards, the song contributed to Alan Jackson being named Top New Male Vocalist at the 1990 Academy of Country Music Awards.
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