Get Along
Kenny Chesney
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Met a man wearin' a t-shirt, says "Virginia is for lovers" Had a Bible in his left hand and a bottle in the other He said "all you're really given is the sunshine and your name" We both started laughin' when the sky started to rain Get along, on down the road We've got a long long way to go Scared to live, scared to die We ain't perfect but we try Get along while we can Always give love the upper hand Paint a wall, learn to dance Call your mom, buy a boat Drink a beer, sing a song Make a friend, can't we all get along Saw a model on a billboard, 1-800 get to know me Wondered was she photoshopped, or were her eyes really that lonely? Did she leave her hometown thinkin' she'd end up in L.A.? Did she break down in the desert and get stuck beside the highway? Get along, on down the road We've got a long long way to go Scared to live, scared to die We ain't perfect but we try Get along while we can Always give love the upper hand Paint a wall, learn to dance Call your mom, buy a boat Drink a beer, sing a song Make a friend, can't we all get along We find out when you die the keys to heaven can't be bought We still don't know what love is but we sure know what it's not Sometimes you got To get along, on down the road We've got a long long way to go Scared to live, scared to die We ain't perfect but we try Get along while we can Always give love the upper hand Paint a wall, learn to dance Call your mom, buy a boat Drink a beer, sing a song Make a friend, can't we all get along
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Written by: Josh Osborne, Ross Copperman, Shane L McAnally
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, AMPLIFIED ADMINISTRATION, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Get Along" by Kenny Chesney was officially released on April 6, 2018.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in Chesney's seventeen studio album titled "Songs for the Saints".
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Chart RankingThe song emerged as a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
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Awards"Get Along" received a nomination for the 'Single of the Year' at the 52nd Annual Country Music Association Awards.
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SongwritersThe song was written by a team of three songwriters, namely Shane McAnally, Ross Copperman and Josh Osborne.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Get Along" was directed by Shaun Silva and features footage of Chesney's Trip Around the Sun Tour.
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First Single"Get Along" was the first single released from the "Songs for the Saints" album.
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PromotionTo promote the song, Chesney performed "Get Along" at the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards.
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Debut PositionThe song debuted at number 14 on the Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales chart.
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Positive MessagesThematically, "Get Along" has been praised for its positive, uplifting message about finding common ground despite differences.
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Song MeaningThe song is about positivity and encourages everyone to get along, be happy, and live freely.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Blue Chair, Warner Bros. Nashville record labels.
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Chorus Line InspirationThe song's famous chorus line, "Get along on down the road / We've got a long, long way to go / Scared to live, scared to die / We ain't perfect, but we try," is a reflection of Chesney's philosophy of life.
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GenreThis song falls under the genre of Country.
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Digital SalesThe song has been commercially successful, garnering strong digital sales since its release.
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