Chain of Love

Clay Walker

About Chain of Love

"The Chain of Love" is a song written by Rory Feek and Jonnie Barnett, and recorded by American country music singer Clay Walker. It was released in January 2000 as the third single from his album Live, Laugh, Love. "The Chain of Love" reached a peak of number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts, providing Walker with his thirteenth Top Ten hit on that chart. It was also his second Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.


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He was driving home one evening
In his beat-up Pontiac
When an old lady flagged him down
Her Mercedes had a flat

He could see that she was frightened
Standing out there in the snow
'Til he said 'I'm here to help you, ma'm
By the way, my name's Joe'

She said 'I'm from St. Louis
And I'm only passing through
I must've seen a hundred cars go by
This is awful nice of you'

When he changed the tire
And closed her trunk
And was about to drive away
She said 'How much do I owe you?'
Here's what he had to say

'You don't owe me a thing
I've been there too
Someone once helped me out
Just the way I'm helping you
If you really wanna pay me back
Here's what you do
Don't let the chain of love end with you'

Well, a few miles down the road
The lady saw a small cafe
She went in to grab a bite to eat
And then be on her way

But she couldn't help but notice
How the waitress smiled so sweet
She must have been eight months
Along and dead on her feet

No, she didn't know her story
And she probably never will
When the waitress went to get her
Change from a hundred dollar bill

The lady slipped right out the door
And on a nakpin left a note
There were tears in the waitress' eyes
When she read what she'd wrote

'You don't owe me a thing
I've been there too
Someone once helped me out
Just the way I'm helping you
If you really wanna pay me back
Here's what you do
Don't let the chain of love end with you'

That night when she got
Home from work
The waitress climbed into bed
She was thinking about the money
And what the lady's note had said
As her husband lay there sleeping
She whispered soft and low
'Everything's gonna be alright
I love you, Joe'

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Clay Walker

Ernest Clayton "Clay" Walker, Jr. (born August 19, 1969) is an American country music artist. He made his debut in 1993 with the single "What's It to You," which reached Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts, as did its follow-up, 1994's "Live Until I Die." Both singles were included on Walker's self-titled debut album, also released in 1993 via Giant Records. He stayed with the label until its 2001 closure, later recording for Warner Bros. Records and RCA Records before joining his current label, Asylum-Curb Records, in 2007. more »

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Written by: JONNIE BARNETT, RORY LEE

Lyrics © MELANIE HOWARD MUSIC, INC., WATERDANCE MUSIC, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP

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10 facts about this song

Song's Release
"Chain of Love" by Clay Walker was released on February 21, 2000, as a single from his fifth album "Live, Laugh, Love".
Chart Performance
The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in July 2000.
Songwriting Credit
"Chain of Love" was written by Jonnie Barnett and Rory Lee.
Storytelling Category
The song is known for its narrative structure, presenting a heartwarming story about kindness being passed from one person to the next.
Music Video
In the music video directed by Michael Merriman, a mechanic helps a woman whose car has broken down, telling her not to pay him but to help someone else. The woman later provides help to a man who turns out to be the mechanic's wife’s surgeon.
Message of the Song
The song emphasizes an important life message of kindness and love, saying that good deeds are like links in a chain.
Recognition
The song was recognized by BMI with the Million-Air award, which is given to songs that reach one million airplays.
Charitable Associations
The song's poignant message about passing on acts of kindness inspired many of Walker's fans to perform their own acts of charity. This aspect added to the song's popularity and reach.
Themes
The song addresses themes such as kindness, love, interconnectedness, paying it forward, and the unpredictability of life.
Impact on Career
"Chain of Love" further strengthened Clay Walker's reputation as a soulful country singer and instrumentalist, and remains a fan favorite during live performances.

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