I Can Still Make Cheyenne
George Strait
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Her telephone rang 'bout a quarter to nine She heard his voice on the other end of the line She wondered what was wrong this time She never knew what his calls might bring With a cowboy like him, it could be anything And she always expected the worst In the back of her mind He said, it's cold out here and I'm all alone Didn't make the short go again and I'm coming home I know I've been away too long I never got a chance to write or call And I know this rodeo has been hard on us all But I'll be home soon And honey is there somethin' wrong She said, don't bother comin' home By time you get here I'll be long gone There's somebody new and he sure ain't no rodeo man He said, I'm sorry it's come down to this There's so much about you that I'm gonna miss But it's alright baby If I hurry I can still make Cheyenne Gotta go now baby If I hurry I can still make Cheyenne He left that phone danglin' off the hook Then slowly turned around and gave it one last look Then he just walked away He aimed his truck toward that Wyoming line With a little luck he could still get there in time And in that Cheyenne wind he could still hear her say She said, don't bother comin' home By time you get here I'll be long gone There's somebody new and he sure ain't no rodeo man He said, I'm sorry it's come down to this There's so much about you that I'm gonna miss But it's alright baby If I hurry I can still make Cheyenne Gotta go now baby If I hurry I can still make Cheyenne She never knew what his calls might bring With a cowboy like him, it could be anything And she always expected the worst In the back of her mind
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"I Can Still Make Cheyenne" is a song by George Strait. Strait, often known as the "King of Country," is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer known for his neotraditionalist country style.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in July 1996 as the second single from Strait's Blue Clear Sky album.
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Song CompositionThis song was written by Aaron Barker and Erv Woolsey. Many of Strait's popular hits are credited to these two songwriters.
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Chart Performance"I Can Still Make Cheyenne" peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, extending Strait's record for the most top-ten songs by a country artist.
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Song PlotThe song tells the story of a rodeo cowboy who's on the road when he calls home to his loved one. He learns that she is leaving him because she can't handle the life of loving a rodeo cowboy anymore, and he tells her he'll be home, to which she responds that she will be gone. This leads to the refrain "I can still make Cheyenne" which signifies that he'll continue his rodeo lifestyle.
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Album SuccessThe Blue Clear Sky album, which contains "I Can Still Make Cheyenne," won the Country Music Association's (CMA) Album of the Year award in 1996.
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Cultural Impact"I Can Still Make Cheyenne" is considered one of Strait's classic songs and has received significant radio airplay. It is known for its storytelling and for giving a glimpse of the life of a rodeo cowboy, a theme common in Strait's music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Can Still Make Cheyenne" was directed by renowned videographer, Christopher Cain, adding visual depth to the song's emotional lyrics.
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Notable RecognitionThe song is regarded as one of George Strait's signature songs still played frequently on classic country radio stations.
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Live Performances"I Can Still Make Cheyenne" is a fan-favorite during live performances, further emphasizing the impact this song has had on George Strait’s career and the country music genre as a whole.
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