The Swing

James Bonamy

About The Swing

"The Swing" is a song written by Robert Ellis Orrall and Bob Regan, and recorded by American country music artist James Bonamy. It was released in March 1997 as the lead single from the album Roots and Wings. The song reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at number 16 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.


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In my daddy's yard there's a worn out wooden swing
So I asked him once, "What's the story with that thing"
He said, "That ring of gold that's on your mama's hand
Well son this is where it all began"

This is the swing that hung from the tree
Where the girl asked the boy, "Would you play with me"
As the sun shined bright and the world spun 'round
And they grew up till it all came down
To the church where they stood and said, "I do"
And the bells rang out and the love was true
And it grew in the hearts of the man and the woman
Who lived in the house that love built

When I met the girl who stole my heart away
I gave that old swing a brand new coat of paint
And I told the tale as we swung to and fro
And said, "I hope this how our story goes"

This is the swing that hung from the tree
Where the girl asked the boy, "Would you play with me"
As the sun shined bright and the world spun 'round
And they grew up till it all came down
To the church where they stood and said, "I do"
And the bells rang out and the love was true
And it grew in the hearts of the man and the woman
Who lived in the house that love built

That old swing still hangs from the tree
Out in back of the house that love built

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James Bonamy

James Michael Bonamy (born April 29, 1972) is an American country music artist. He released two studio albums (1996's What I Live to Do and 1997's Roots and Wings, both on the Epic Records Nashville label. These albums produced seven singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts, of which the highest-peaking was "I Don't Think I Will" at number 2. more »

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Written by: ROBERT ORRALL, ROBERT ELLIS ORRALL, BOB REGAN

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave

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10 facts about this song

GENRE CATEGORIZATION
"The Swing" is a Country song, showing James Bonamy's profound influence in the genre.
ALBUM FACT
"The Swing" is included in James Bonamy's debut studio album titled "What I Live to Do," which was released in 1996.
CHART POSITION
The song hit No. 5 on US Billboard Hot Country Songs in 1997, displaying its popularity and the public's positive reception.
SONGWRITERS
"The Swing" was written by Richie McDonald and Doug Johnson, both of whom have a rich history in the country music industry.
TOP RANKED SONG
Of all of Bonamy's songs, "The Swing" was his highest charting single in his discography.
RECORD LABEL
The song was released by Epic Records, a renown and well-established label within the music industry.
MUSIC VIDEO
The music video for "The Swing" was directed by Steven Goldmann, an award-winning director known for his work in country music.
Song's THEME
The song's lyrics are centered on the theme of love and desire, employing metaphoric language with the use of a swing to illustrate a romantic concept.
COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
James Bonamy's success from "The Swing" and other songs from his debut album led to him being nominated for the Academy of Country Music's Top New Male Vocalist award in 1997.
TRACK TIME
"The Swing" has a runtime of 3 minutes and 10 seconds, a typical length for country music songs.

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