Good Time
Alan Jackson
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(Good time) Work, work all week long Punchin' that clock from dusk 'till dawn Countin' the days 'till Friday night That's when all the conditions are right For a good time I need a good time Yeah, I've been workin' all week And I'm tired and I don't wanna sleep I wanna have fun It's time for a good time I cashed my check, cleaned my truck Put on my hat, forgot about work Sun goin' down, head across town Pick up my baby and turn it around Good time, Oh, I need a good time I've been workin' all week And I'm tired and I don't wanna sleep I wanna have fun It's time for a good time Hey! Pig in the ground, beer on ice Just like ol' Hank taught us about Singin' along, Bocephus songs Rowdy friends all night long Good time Lord, we're having a good time Yeah, I've been workin' all week And I'm tired and I don't wanna sleep I wanna have fun It's time for a good time Woah Heel toe dosey doe Scootin' our boots, swingin' doors B n' D Kix and Dunn Honkin' tonk heaven, double shotgun Good time Lord, we're havin' a good time 'Cause I've been workin' all week And I'm tired and I don't wanna sleep I wanna have fun It's time for a good time Shot of Tequila, beer on tap Sweet southern woman set on my lap G with an O, O with an D T with n' I and an M and n' E And a good time Good time I've been workin' all week And I'm tired and I don't wanna sleep I wanna have fun It's time for a good time A Shot of Tequila Beer on tap A good looking woman To sit on my lap A G with an O, an O with a D A T with an I an M with an E That spells good time A good time Oh, I've been workin' all week And I'm tired and I don't wanna sleep I wanna have fun It's time for a good time Twelve o'clock, two o'clock three o'clock four Five o'clock we know were that's gonna go Closing the door, shuttin' 'em down Head for that Waffle House way across town Good time Oh, we're havin' a good time Oh, I've been workin' all week And I'm tired and I don't wanna sleep I wanna have fun It's time for a good time Oh, I've been workin' all week And I'm tired and I don't wanna sleep I wanna have fun It's time for a good time Oh, I've been workin' all week And I'm tired and I don't wanna sleep I wanna have fun It's time for a good time Oh, yeah, a good time I need a good time Yeah, a good time
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Written by: NORMAN WASHINGTON JACKSON, WYCLIFFE JOHNSON, CLEVELAND CONSTANTINE BROWNE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Good Time" by Alan Jackson falls under the Country genre. This music style is specifically known for its strong narrative style lyrics, beautifully portraying various facets of life.
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Chart PerformanceThe song "Good Time" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Song chart, showcasing its popularity and acceptance among country music fans.
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Album NameThe song shares the same title as the name of the album it comes from. "Good Time" is released as part of Jackson's eighth studio album, also titled "Good Time."
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Release Date"Good Time" was released on January 28, 2008. It was the first single launched from the album.
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Video RecordThe music video for "Good Time" broke the Guinness World Record for the largest line dance, featuring over a thousand dancers.
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Song DurationDespite being relatively long for a country single at over five minutes, "Good Time" was highly successful, proving that listeners appreciated its cheerful, catchy tune.
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Writing Credit"Good Time," like the majority of Alan Jackson's songs, was written by Jackson himself. This demonstrates his incredible talent not only as a singer but also as a songwriter.
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Song RecordingThe song was recorded in 2007 at Arista Nashville.
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Song Theme"Good Time" is quintessential Alan Jackson with its theme of enjoying life, having a good time, and not taking things too seriously.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for "Good Time" was directed by renowned director Trey Fanjoy, who has worked with many popular country artists.
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AccoladesThe success of "Good Time" helped the album of the same name debut at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, further amplifying Jackson's impressive stature within the country music industry.
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Song StyleThe song itself has a traditional honky-tonk style, consisting of lively piano and fiddle sections that add a contagious energy to it.
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