You Go Your Way
Alan Jackson
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All your pretty bags are packed Forever sure did go by fast I hope you find the skies are blue The grass is green and the road is smooth You go your way, c'est la vie sweet baby Here's hoping that you don't hate me Who knows, you might just maybe miss me out there It ain't about who's right or wrong Love dies and life goes on Had a good thing but now it's long gone baby You go your way and I'll go crazy I poured some bourbon in a coffee cup It's been too long since I drank too much So here's to me and here's to the moon And here's to love that ends too soon You go your way, c'est la vie sweet baby Here's hoping that you don't hate me Who knows, you might just maybe miss me It ain't about who's right or wrong Love dies and life goes on Had a good thing but now it's long gone baby You go your way and I'll go crazy Yeah it ain't about who's right or wrong Love dies and life goes on Had a good thing but now it's long gone baby You go your way and I'll go crazy Yeah I'll go crazy
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Written by: David Cory Lee, Troy Wayne Jr. Jones, Tony Mac Lane
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11 facts about this song
Artist Background"You Go Your Way" is a song recorded by Alan Jackson, a prominent figure in the country music industry. Alan Jackson is one of the best-selling artists since the inception of Nielsen SoundScan tracking in 1991.
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Album ContextThe song is included in Jackson's seventeenth studio album entitled "Thirty Miles West", which was released in 1992. This is Alan's first album released via his own label, ACR (Alan's Country Records) after parting ways with Arista Nashville.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "You Go Your Way" charted on the US Hot Country Songs and Canadian Country Charts.
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Song CompositionThe song is written in the key of C Major with a tempo of moderately slow. It has a ballad-like quality expressing the end of a relationship.
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Song Theme"You Go Your Way" is a heart-wrenching song about breakup where both parties go their own separate ways, understanding that their relationship couldn't last any longer.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Troy Jones and Tony Lane, both well-known country songwriters. They have also written other hits for popular country artists.
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Critical ReceptionThough it didn't reach the top spots of the country charts, the song received positive reviews from critics for its emotionally rich content and Jackson's heartfelt rendition.
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Impact on CareerWhile it may not be considered one of Alan Jackson's biggest hits, "You Go Your Way" showcases his talent and his ability to convey emotional complexities, contributing to his continued success as a country music artist.
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Producer of the SongLike the rest of the album "Thirty Miles West", this song was produced by Keith Stegall, who has been a frequent collaborator throughout Alan Jackson's career.
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Background VocalsThe backing vocals of the song add depths to the emotion, and the harmony created gave the song an extra layer, helping it to stand out in the genre.
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Music VideoUnfortunately, there was no official music video made for the song "You Go Your Way".
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