Friends In Low Places

Garth Brooks

About Friends In Low Places

"Friends in Low Places" is a song performed by American country music artist Garth Brooks. It was released on August 6, 1990 as the lead single from his album No Fences. The song spent four weeks at number one on the Hot Country Songs, and won both the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association awards for 1990 Single of the Year. "Friends in Low Places" was written in 1989 by songwriters Earl Bud Lee and Dewayne Blackwell. The two songwriters had given the song to Brooks to record as a demo soon before the release of his self-titled first album, when he was a relatively unknown singer. Enamored with the song, Brooks recorded the official version the next year. 


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Blame it all on my roots
I showed up in boots
And ruined your black tie affair
The last one to know
The last one to show
I was the last one
You thought you'd see there
And I saw the surprise
And the fear in his eyes
When I took his glass of champagne
And I toasted you
Said honey we may be through
But you'll never hear me complain

'Cause I've got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns
And the beer chases my blues away
And I'll be okay
I'm not big on social graces
Think I'll slip on down to the oasis
Oh I've got friends in low places

Well I guess I was wrong
I just don't belong
But then I've been there before
Everything's all right
I'll just say goodnight
And I'll show myself to the door
Hey I didn't mean
To cause a big scene
Just give me an hour and then
Well I'll be as high
As that ivory tower
That you're livin' in

'Cause I've got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns
And the beer chases my blues away
And I'll be okay
I'm not big on social graces
Think I'll slip on down to the oasis
Oh I've got friends in low places

I've got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns
And the beer chases my blues away
And I'll be okay
I'm not big on social graces
Think I'll slip on down to the oasis
Oh I've got friends in low places

I've got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns
And the beer chases my blues away
And I'll be okay
I'm not big on social graces
Think I'll slip on down to the oasis
Oh I've got friends in low places

I've got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns
And the beer chases my blues away
And I'll be okay.

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Garth Brooks

Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Brooks' integration of rock elements into his recordings and live performances has earned him immense popularity. This progressive approach allowed him to dominate the country single and album charts while quickly crossing over into the mainstream pop arena, exposing country music to a larger audience. more »

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Written by: Earl Lee, Dewayne Blackwell

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10 facts about this song

Birth of a Hit
"Friends in Low Places" was released on August 6, 1990, as the lead single from Garth Brooks’ album, "No Fences". The song quickly became one of the most popular country songs of all time.
Songwriters
The song was written by songwriters DeWayne Blackwell and Earl Bud Lee. The pair co-wrote the song over a meal in a Nashville tavern, and the idea came from a phrase that Bud Lee used when he knew he was about to get a bounced check feee—"I've got friends in low places where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases my blues away".
Chart Success
The song hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts and stayed there for four consecutive weeks. This success caught many by surprise as it didn't have a traditional country sound and theme.
Award Winner
In 1991, the song won Single of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Country Music Association Awards. It remains one of Garth Brooks' most successful and popular songs.
Version Controversy
There are two versions of the song; the original and the ‘third verse’ version that is primarily performed at Brooks’ concerts. The ‘third verse’ version is more risque and explicit which has led to its exclusion from some radio airplay.
Hit Cover
The song has been covered by numerous artists in various genres. Notably, country star Mark Chesnutt made a cover of it in 1997.
Live Performances
During live performances, Garth Brooks often steps back and lets the crowd sing the song in a stunning show of mass participation. It's become a tradition for fans to sing the chorus at his concerts.
Soundtrack Appearance
The song appeared on the soundtrack of the 1995 film "Son in Law".
Lyrics Change
During a live performance in 2017, Brooks changed the lyrics from "I'm not big on social graces" to "I'm not big on Carole Baskin" as a nod to the popular Netflix series Tiger King.
Bar Anthem
Due to its catchy sing-along chorus and relatable theme, the song is considered as an 'unofficial' anthem of bars and taverns around the world.

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