Chain of Love
Clay Walker
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He was driving home one evening In his beat-up Pontiac When an old lady flagged him down Her Mercedes had a flat He could see that she was frightened Standing out there in the snow 'Til he said 'I'm here to help you, ma'm By the way, my name's Joe' She said 'I'm from St. Louis And I'm only passing through I must've seen a hundred cars go by This is awful nice of you' When he changed the tire And closed her trunk And was about to drive away She said 'How much do I owe you?' Here's what he had to say 'You don't owe me a thing I've been there too Someone once helped me out Just the way I'm helping you If you really wanna pay me back Here's what you do Don't let the chain of love end with you' Well, a few miles down the road The lady saw a small cafe She went in to grab a bite to eat And then be on her way But she couldn't help but notice How the waitress smiled so sweet She must have been eight months Along and dead on her feet No, she didn't know her story And she probably never will When the waitress went to get her Change from a hundred dollar bill The lady slipped right out the door And on a nakpin left a note There were tears in the waitress' eyes When she read what she'd wrote 'You don't owe me a thing I've been there too Someone once helped me out Just the way I'm helping you If you really wanna pay me back Here's what you do Don't let the chain of love end with you' That night when she got Home from work The waitress climbed into bed She was thinking about the money And what the lady's note had said As her husband lay there sleeping She whispered soft and low 'Everything's gonna be alright I love you, Joe'
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Written by: JONNIE BARNETT, RORY LEE
Lyrics © MELANIE HOWARD MUSIC, INC., WATERDANCE MUSIC, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
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10 facts about this song
Song's Release"Chain of Love" by Clay Walker was released on February 21, 2000, as a single from his fifth album "Live, Laugh, Love".
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in July 2000.
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Songwriting Credit"Chain of Love" was written by Jonnie Barnett and Rory Lee.
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Storytelling CategoryThe song is known for its narrative structure, presenting a heartwarming story about kindness being passed from one person to the next.
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Music VideoIn the music video directed by Michael Merriman, a mechanic helps a woman whose car has broken down, telling her not to pay him but to help someone else. The woman later provides help to a man who turns out to be the mechanic's wife’s surgeon.
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Message of the SongThe song emphasizes an important life message of kindness and love, saying that good deeds are like links in a chain.
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RecognitionThe song was recognized by BMI with the Million-Air award, which is given to songs that reach one million airplays.
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Charitable AssociationsThe song's poignant message about passing on acts of kindness inspired many of Walker's fans to perform their own acts of charity. This aspect added to the song's popularity and reach.
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ThemesThe song addresses themes such as kindness, love, interconnectedness, paying it forward, and the unpredictability of life.
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Impact on Career"Chain of Love" further strengthened Clay Walker's reputation as a soulful country singer and instrumentalist, and remains a fan favorite during live performances.
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