Boys 'Round Here
Pistol Annies, Blake Shelton
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Red red red red red red red red redneck Well the boys 'round here don't listen to The Beatles Run ole Bocephus through a jukebox needle At a honky-tonk, where their boots stomp All night what? (that's right) Yeah, and what they call work, digging in the dirt Gotta get it in the ground 'fore the rain come down To get paid, to get the girl In your 4 wheel drive (a country boy can survive) Yeah the boys 'round here Drinking that ice cold beer Talkin' 'bout girls, talkin' 'bout trucks Runnin' them red dirt roads out, kicking up dust The boys 'round here Sending up a prayer to the man upstairs Backwoods legit, don't take no shit Chew tobacco, chew tobacco, chew tobacco, spit Aw heck Red red red red red red red red red red redneck Well the boys 'round here, they're keeping it country Ain't a damn one know how to do the dougie (You don't do the dougie?) no, not in Kentucky But these girls 'round here yep, they still love me Yeah, the girls 'round here, they all deserve a whistle Shakin' that sugar, sweet as Dixie crystal They like that y'all and southern drawl And just can't help it cause they just keep fallin' For the boys 'round here Drinking that ice cold beer Talkin' 'bout girls, talkin' 'bout trucks Runnin' them red dirt roads out, kicking up dust The boys 'round here Sending up a prayer to the man upstairs Backwoods legit, don't take no shit Chew tobacco, chew tobacco, chew tobacco, spit Let me hear you say (Ooh let's ride) Through the country side (Ooh let's ride) Down to the river side Hey now girl, hop inside Me and you gonna take a little ride to the river Let's ride (that's right) Lay a blanket on the ground Kissing and the crickets is the only sound We out of town Have you ever got down with a Red red red red red red red red red red redneck? Do you wanna get down with a Red red red red red red red red red red redneck? Girl you gotta get down With the boys 'round here Drinking that ice cold beer Talkin' 'bout girls, talkin' 'bout trucks Runnin' them red dirt roads out, kicking up dust The boys 'round here Sending up a prayer to the man upstairs Backwoods legit, don't take no shit Chew tobacco, chew tobacco, chew tobacco, spit (Ooh let's ride) Red red red red red red red red redneck (Ooh let's ride) I'm one of them boys 'round here (Ooh let's ride) Red red red red red red red red redneck (Ooh let's ride) Well all I'm thinkin' 'bout is you and me, how we'll be So come on girl, hop inside Me and you, we're gonna take a little ride Lay a blanket on the ground Kissing and the crickets is the only sound We out of town Girl you gotta get down with a Come on through the country side Down to the river side
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Written by: CRAIG WISEMAN, DALLAS DAVIDSON, RHETT AKINS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Song Details"Boys 'Round Here" is a country song by American country music artist Blake Shelton. It was released in 2013 as the second single from his seventh studio album, "Based on a True Story…".
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Songwriter CreditsThe song was written by Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson, and Craig Wiseman, all prominent songwriters in the country music industry.
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Genre BlendWhile primarily a country song, "Boys 'Round Here" incorporates elements of rap and rock music, a combination that's often dubbed as "hick-hop" or "bro-country."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and reaching No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Multi-Platinum Certification"Boys 'Round Here" has been certified quadruple Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for moving over 4 million units.
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CollaborationThe song features backing vocals from popular country music band, "Pistol Annies", which includes Miranda Lambert, Shelton's ex-wife.
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Song Theme"Boys 'Round Here" is a party anthem that celebrates Southern rural lifestyle. The lyrics highlight country elements like trucks, unpaved roads, and hard work, in a fun, lively manner.
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Music Video SuccessThe music video for "Boys 'Round Here" was nominated for the CMT Music Award for "Video of the Year" in 2013.
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Concert StapleThe song quickly became a fan favorite and is often played during Shelton's live performances.
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Celebrity EndorsementShortly after its release, the song was endorsed by American country singer Luke Bryan, who declared it as "the song of the summer."
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Cover Versions"Boys 'Round Here" has inspired a number of covers by various artists, reflecting its broad and enduring appeal in the country music space.
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