Keepin' Up
Alabama
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What's goin' on with the sun and the moon 'Cause one's goin' down to early, one's comin' up to soon The hands on my old clock tell me once again that I'm fallin' behind There's too much to do and not enough time Keepin' up I'm movin' as fast as I can Keepin' up in a circle that never ends I can't stop like it or not I'm stuck It's runnin' me to death and I'm out of my breath keepin' up There's no such thing for me as a nine to five It takes more sweat than that just to get us by It's like I'm chasin' my own tail 'Cause Monday mornin' starts another stressed out week The world is breathing down my neck I can feel the heat Keepin' up I'm movin' as fast as I can Keepin' up in a circle that never ends I can't stop like it or not I'm stuck It's runnin' me to death and I'm out of my breath keepin' up By the time we make ends meet There's not much left for you and me And no job security It sure makes it tough Keepin' up Keepin' up I can't stop like it or not I'm stuck It's runnin' me to death and I'm out of my breath keepin' up I'm movin' as fast as I can Keepin' up in a circle that never ends Keepin' up I can't stop Keepin' up like it or not Keepin' up I'm movin' as fast as I can Keepin' up in a circle that never ends Keepin' up I can't stop Keepin' up like it or not Keepin' up
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Written by: RONNIE ROGERS, TEDDY GENTRY, RANDY OWEN, GREG FOWLER
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Publication Details"Keepin' Up" is a track by the American country music band, Alabama. It was first released in November 1999 as part of their album, “Twentieth Century”.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was not just hit among fans, but it also did well on music charts. It reached the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, peaking at number 14.
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Record LabelThe song was produced under the label of RCA Nashville, which is known for producing numerous hits from various country artists.
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Song DurationThe song runs for a duration of approximately three minutes and five seconds, following the traditional, radio-friendly pop song format.
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Genre Classification"Keepin' Up" falls under the country music genre, a style that Alabama is famous for.
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Album SuccessAlthough it was not the lead single, "Keepin' Up" contributed to the success of the "Twentieth Century" album. This album was Alabama’s final studio album of original material for RCA.
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Musical StyleConsistent with Alabama’s musical style, "Keepin' Up" is a feel good, upbeat country song that echoes the themes of love, life, and relationships.
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Band MembersThe song features the talents of the band’s main members - Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, Jeff Cook, and Mark Herndon.
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Songwriters"Keepin' Up" was written by Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, Greg Fowler and Ronnie Rogers. Owen and Gentry are two of the band’s principle songwriters and have penned a number of Alabama’s most popular songs.
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Legacy of the BandAlabama, the band performing "Keepin' Up" is a beloved classic country group with over 40 number one country records. Their success spans four decades, and they continue to tour and record music.
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