Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House

Garth Brooks

About Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House

"Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House" is a song co-written by Warren Haynes, Dennis Robbins and Bobby Boyd. It was originally Robbins himself recorded in 1987 for MCA Records and charted at number 71 with it on the Billboard country charts. The B-side to Robbins' version was "The Church on Cumberland Road," which was later a number one hit in 1989 for Shenandoah. The song was later recorded by American country music artist Garth Brooks for his album No Fences in 1991. His rendition was released as the album's third single and his fifth consecutive number one hit.  


Year:
1990
2:31
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Yes, she's my lady luck, hey, I'm her wild-card man
Together we're buildin' up a real hot hand
We live out in the country
Hey, she's my little queen of the South
Yeah, we're two of a kind
Workin' on a full house

She wakes me every mornin' with a smile and a kiss
Her strong country lovin' is hard to resist
She's my easy lovin' woman, I'm her hard workin' man, no doubt
Yeah, we're two of a kind
Workin' on a full house

Yea, a pickup truck is her limousine
And her favorite dress is her faded blue jeans
She loves me tender when the goin' gets tough
Sometimes we fight just so we can make up

Lord, I need that little woman like the crops need the rain
She's my honeycomb and I'm her sugar cane
We really fit together if you know what I'm talkin' about
Yeah, we're two of a kind
Workin' on a full house

This time I found a keeper, I made up my mind
Lord the perfect combination is her heart and mine
The sky's the limit, no hill is too steep
We're playin' for fun, but we're playin' for keeps

So draw the curtain, honey, turn the lights down low
We'll find some country music on the radio
I'm yours and you're mine
Hey, that's what it's all about
Yeah, we're two of a kind
Workin' on a full house

Lordy, mama, we'll be two of a kind
Workin' on a full house

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Garth Brooks

Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Brooks' integration of rock elements into his recordings and live performances has earned him immense popularity. This progressive approach allowed him to dominate the country single and album charts while quickly crossing over into the mainstream pop arena, exposing country music to a larger audience. more »

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Written by: Bobby Boyd, Dennis Robbins, Warren Haynes

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21 facts about this song

Release and Achievement Data
"Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House" was released in August 1991 as the second single from the album "No Fences" by the American country music artist Garth Brooks.
Singer Details
The song "Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House" was performed by the artist Garth Brooks, who is an American singer and songwriter. Brooks is one of the world's bestselling music artists with over 170 million records sold.
Chart Performance
The song reached number one on the Billboard Country Chart in the United States, helping solidify Garth Brooks' status as one of the top country artists of the time.
Song Duration
The song duration is 2 minutes and 31 seconds. It is one of the shorter songs on the "No Fences" album.
Songwriters
This country hit was penned by songwriters Bobby Boyd, Warren Dale Haynes, and Dennis Robbins.
Music Video
The music video for "Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House" was directed by John Lloyd Miller. It features Brooks and his then-wife, Sandy, having fun at a county fair.
Recording Details
The song was recorded at Jack's Tracks Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, an iconic studio well-known in the country music world.
Album Success
"Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House" belongs to the album "No Fences" which is Garth Brooks' second studio album. The album became Brooks' highest-selling album, with sales of 17 million copies in the United States alone.
Song Theme
The song is a fun and upbeat country tune that explores the relationship dynamics between a couple who are "two of a kind", and working on getting their "full house", a poker reference that doubles as a metaphor for building a family.
Recognition
The success and recognition of the song helped Garth Brooks win the Academy of Country Music's Album of the Year Award in 1991.
Release
"Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House" was released in 1991 as part of Garth Brooks' second studio album, "No Fences."
Chart Performance
The song was a massive hit and became Brooks' second number one on the Billboard Country Music Charts.
Genre and Style
Classified as a country song, it is renowned for its upbeat tempo, and is often considered as a honky tonk style song.
Songwriters
This popular track was written by Bobby Boyd, Warren Haynes, and Dennis Robbins.
Themes
The lyrics of the song weave a vivid story of marital bliss and contentment, making it popular for weddings.
Music Video
The accompanying music video was directed by John Lloyd Miller and features Brooks singing and playing guitar in a lively bar setting.
Cover Versions
While Garth Brooks' version is arguably the most famous, the song was also covered by Dennis Robbins, one of the original songwriters, before Brooks recorded it.
Award-winning Album
The album "No Fences" containing "Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House" won the Album of the Year in 1991 at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Upbeat Nature
Its lively and upbeat nature made it a staple at Garth Brooks' live performances, often leading to animated crowd participation.
Continued Popularity
Despite being released over 30 years ago, "Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House" remains one of Garth Brooks' most beloved songs by fans.
Re-Entry onto Charts
In July 2020, this track, along with others from the "No Fences" album, re-entered the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart due to Brooks' popularity on streaming platforms following a live concert streamed on Facebook.

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