Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)
Garth Brooks
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This ol' highway's getting longer Seems there ain't no end in sight To sleep would be best, but I just can't afford to rest I've got to ride in Denver tomorrow night I called the house but no one answered For the last two weeks no one's been home I guess she's through with me, to tell the truth I just can't see What's kept the woman holding on this long And the white line's getting longer and the saddle's getting cold I'm much too young to feel this damn old All my cards are on the table with no ace left in the hole I'm much too young to feel this damn old The competition's getting younger Tougher broncs, you know I can't recall The worn out tape of Chris LeDoux, lonely women and bad booze Seem to be the only friends I've left at all And the white line's getting longer and the saddle's getting cold I'm much too young to feel this damn old All my cards are on the table with no ace left in the hole I'm much too young to feel this damn old Lord, I'm much too young to feel this damn old
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Written by: GARTH BROOKS, RANDY TAYLOR
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14 facts about this song
Release Year"Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)" was released in 1989 as Garth Brooks's debut single.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in Garth Brooks's self-titled debut album.
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Billboard PerformanceThe track peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Country Charts, putting Brooks on the map as a fresh face in country music.
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Songwriter Credentials"Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)" was written by Garth Brooks and Randy Taylor. This showcases Brooks's talent as not only a singer but also a songwriter.
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Signature ElementThe song introduced the world to Brooks's signature blend of country storytelling with arena rock energy.
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InspirationThe song is about a rodeo cowboy, a theme that resonates with Brooks's own upbringing and is featured in many of his songs.
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B SideThe B-side of the record contained the song "Cowboy Bill," another rodeo-themed song from his debut album.
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Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association"Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)" was officially recognized as a regular on the rodeo circuit, played at many Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) events.
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Song MeaningThe song tells the story of a young man who feels aged beyond his years due to the tough and physically demanding lifestyle of being a rodeo cowboy.
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InfluenceThis song helped set the foundations for Brooks's future success, proving his ability to relate to listeners and tell a compelling story through his music.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe lyric "This ol' highway's getting longer" inspired the title of a 2016 biography of Brooks, titled "This Road I’m On: The Power of Hope in The Face of Adversity".
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Canadian Certification"Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)" received a gold certification from Music Canada, which requires a single to sell over 5,000 copies.
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Competitive EdgeDespite it being his debut release, the song beat out many experienced country stars at the time on Billboard Country Charts.
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LegacyTo this day, the song remains one of Brooks's most popular songs and is often included in his live performances.
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