Here in the Real World

Alan Jackson

About Here in the Real World

"Here in the Real World" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released in January 1990 as the second single and title track from his debut album Here in the Real World, and in early 1990 it became his first Top 40 country hit. The song reached a peak of number 3 on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts, and number 1 on the Canadian RPM Top Country Tracks charts. Jackson wrote the song with Mark Irwin.


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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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Alan Jackson

Alan Eugene Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American country music singer, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. He has recorded 14 studio albums, three Greatest Hits albums, two Christmas albums, one Gospel album and several compilations, all on the Arista Nashville label. More than 50 of his singles have appeared on Billboard's list of the "Top 30 Country Songs". Of Jackson's entries, 35 were number-one hits, with 50 in the Top 10. He is the recipient of 2 Grammys, 16 CMA Awards, 17 ACM Awards and nominee of multiple other awards. He is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2001. Jackson has sold more than 60 million records worldwide. more »

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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.
Album Identification
The song is the title track of his debut studio album, also titled "Here in the Real World".
Chart Performance
It reached number three on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Songwriter Credits
"Here in the Real World" was co-written by Alan Jackson and Mark Irwin.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Julien Temple and featured Jackson's wife, Denise.
Song Theme
The song is a commentary on the differences between the ideal world portrayed in movies and the realities of everyday life.
Lyrics
The line "Cowboys don't cry, heroes don't die, and good always wins, again and again" is indicative of the song's theme.
Live Performances
This song has been consistently featured on Alan Jackson's setlists during his concerts and live performances.
Recognition
It is regarded as one of the best songs from Alan Jackson, often played on country radio.
Album Sales
The "Here in the Real World" album was certified 2× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for shipments of two million copies.
Inspiration
Alan 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.
Duration
The song has a running length of 3 minutes and 37 seconds.
Genre
"Here in the Real World" is classified as country and neotraditional country.
Legacy
The song's success helped launch Alan Jackson’s career and establish him as one of the leading country artists of the 1990s.
Awards
Although 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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