It All Started With a Beer
Frankie Ballard
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You had a Corona and I was drinking Bud Light That jukebox singing every song just right that night Something brewing in the air and it was more than just smoke Looking back, looking back after two you laughed at all my jokes Tonight lets raise 'em up to where we ended up There’s been highs and lows, fast lane freeways and bumpy roads Cursed the devil and prayed to heaven, lost it all and we rolled some sevens Been some smiles then there’s been tears, been more good than bad years Ain’t it crazy baby how we got here, oh, it all started with a beer Oh, it all started with an ice cold beer I didn’t have much money but I covered them rounds 'Cause a pretty girl like you makes a fella throw his money down You weren’t shooting no whiskey, just shootin' the shit I paid the tab we walked out the door, I remember thinking this was it Yeah you were it There’s been highs and lows, fast lane freeways and bumpy roads Cursed the devil and prayed to heaven, lost it all and we rolled some sevens There’s been some smiles then there’s been tears, been more good than bad years Ain’t it crazy baby how we got here, oh, it all started with a beer (Yeah) Oh, it all started with an ice cold beer Here’s to you baby (oh oh oh) So tonight lets raise 'em up to where we ended up 'Cause there’s been highs and lows, fast lane freeways and bumpy roads Cursed the devil and prayed to heaven, lost it all and we rolled some sevens There’s been some smiles then there’s been tears, been more good than bad years Ain’t it crazy baby how we got here, oh, it all started with a beer (oh) Oh, it all started with an ice cold beer (oh) (yeah) Oh it all started with an ice cold beer (oh)
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Written by: JAREN JOHNSTON, JEREMY STOVER, NEIL MASON
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundFrankie Ballard is an American country music singer-songwriter originally from Battle Creek, Michigan. His career started in 2008 when he won Kenny Chesney's Next Big Star competition.
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Song Background"It All Started With a Beer" is a song from Frankie Ballard's third album, "El Rio." It was released in November 2015 as the album's lead single.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason, and Jeremy Stover. Johnston and Mason are part of the American country music group The Cadillac Three.
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Song InspirationThe song speaks about a love story that began with a simple beer, reflecting on the simple beginnings of long-lasting relationships.
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Chart Performance"It All Started With a Beer" reached number 11 on Billboard's US Hot Country Songs chart in 2016 and number 19 on the country airplay chart.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was generally well-received, with critics praising Ballard's vocal performance and the song's nostalgic, feel-good lyrics.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Marcel, follows the story of a couple's relationship from their first meeting at a bar to marriage and family life.
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Live PerformancesBallard has performed "It All Started With a Beer" live on several platforms, including his 2016 tour and various radio shows.
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Song StyleThe song showcases Ballard's unique blend of country and rock styling, featuring strong guitar work and his distinctive vocal range.
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Album Reception"El Rio," the album containing "It All Started with a Beer," was well received and peaked at number 9 on Billboard's US Top Country Albums chart. It was named one of Rolling Stone's 40 Best Country Albums of 2016.
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