Shotgun Rider
Tim McGraw
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Horses are running wide open I just gotta ride To those honky-tonk bars that stay open way past closing time Songs 'bout free thinkin' and drinkin' sure light my fire That flame leaves a scar on my heart like an old branding iron She said, Rodeo man, where are you going? Don't you know that the life of a cowboy is no good alone? If you tear down that fence of rusty barbed wire Then I'll lay down beside you and be your shotgun rider Yesterday's nothing but dust I brush off my boots While I'm wearing out roads, don't you know that I'm sure missing you? When I leave, you'll be wondering when I'll be back again Between Texas, and ranchers, and old friends, where do you fit in? She said, Rodeo man, where are you going? Don't you know that the life of a cowboy is no good alone? If you tear down that fence of rusty barbed wire Then I'll lay down beside you and be your shotgun rider C'mon Hey, Rodeo man, where are you going? Don't you know that the life of a cowboy is no good alone? If you tear down that fence of rusty barbed wire Then I'll lay down beside you and be your shotgun rider Woman, come lay down beside me and be my shotgun rider
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Written by: Sherrie Austin, Jeffrey Steele, Anthony Smith
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, 3 RING CIRCUS MUSIC LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"Shotgun Rider" was released in September 2014 as part of Tim McGraw’s Sundown Heaven Town album.
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number one on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, the third single from the album to do so.
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Songwriters' Info"Shotgun Rider" was written by Marv Green, Hillary Lindsey, and Troy Verges, all notable songwriters in the country music industry.
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Song ThemeThe song carries a soulful and loving theme where McGraw sings about his desire for a single, lifelong partner to ride shotgun with him.
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Song Popularity"Shotgun Rider" is one of Tim McGraw's most popular songs and has garnered over 50 million plays on Spotify.
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AccoladesThe song was nominated for "Single Record of the Year" and "Song of the Year" at the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards in 2015.
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Music VideoDespite its success, the song does not have an official music video. Instead, a lyric video was released.
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Other VersionsBefore the 2014 release, Tim McGraw had recorded another song named "Shotgun Rider" for his 2007 album "Let It Go." Despite sharing a title, the two songs are quite different in their lyrics and melodies.
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Live Performances"Shotgun Rider" is a fan favorite at Tim McGraw’s concerts. He has often performed this song live, including on his Shotgun Rider tour in 2015.
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Song LengthThe song runs approximately 4 minutes and 9 seconds, a typical length for modern country songs.
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Song Association"Shotgun Rider" is often associated with road trips and romance. The lyrics, "I don't ever want to wake up, Lookin' into someone else's eyes" conveys the message of contentment with one's partner.
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Music Style"Shotgun Rider" is a mash-up of traditional country music and modern pop, demonstrating Tim McGraw's ability to blend different music styles. It begins with a melodic guitar intro and overlays with strong vocals.
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