I Got the Hoss

Mel Tillis

About I Got the Hoss

"I Got the Hoss" is a song written by Gerald House, and recorded by American country music artist Mel Tillis. It was released in August 1977 as the first single from the album Love's Troubled Waters. The song reached #3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


Year:
1981
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Hey baby, let me see your brand new saddle
Let's that pretty thing up on my horse
Let's get it on real tight now
'Cause we don't want you falling off

Well, I got the horse and you got the saddle
We like to ride side by side
Aw, I got the horse and she got the saddle
Together we're gonna ride, ride, ride

In the moonlight by the river
By the honeysuckle vine
We'll be riding, peeping and hiding
Till we see the morning light

Well, I got the horse and you got the saddle
We like to ride side by side
Aw, I got the horse and she got the saddle
Together we're gonna ride, ride, ride

Hey, baby, let's stop for a little while
I need to give my old horse a rest
And you know there ain't no use
In us trying to wear out your new saddle

Hear the crickets singing softly
Never heard a sweeter sound
And you know crickets do their singing
By just rubbing their legs around

Well, I got the horse and you got the saddle
We like to ride side by side
Aw, I got the horse and she got the saddle
Together we're gonna ride, ride, ride

Well, I got the horse and you got the saddle
We like to ride side by side
Aw, I got the horse and she got the saddle
Together we're gonna ride, ride, ride

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Mel Tillis

Lonnie Melvin "Mel" Tillis (born August 8, 1932) is an American country music singer. Although he recorded songs since the late 1950s, his biggest success occurred in the 1970s, with a long list of Top 10 hits. more »

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Written by: GERALD M. HOUSE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Songwriting
"I Got The Hoss" was composed by prominent American songwriter and country musician Mel Tillis.
Debut
The song "I Got The Hoss" was originally released by Mel Tillis in 1977.
Album Placement
It was one of the stand-out tracks on his successful album, "Love Revival," which was released by MGM.
Chart Performance
"I Got The Hoss" was a hit on the US Country chart, securing a position in the top 5.
Genre
The song falls under the classic country genre, reflecting Mel Tillis' mastery and commitment to this music form.
The Title
The title is an idiom derived from the card game poker, "I got the hoss" essentially means having the upper hand or control in a situation. The song uses this phrase as a metaphor to describe a failing relationship.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of the song reflect a man's frustration and feelings of being trapped in an unhealthy relationship, where he symbolizes himself as the "hoss" or horse that's being controlled.
Mel Tillis' Stammer
While Mel Tillis is known for his stuttering in his speech, it did not affect his singing, and his smooth delivery can be heard in "I Got The Hoss".
Cover Versions
"I Got the Hoss" has since been covered by several artists, demonstrating the ongoing influence and popularity of the song.
Music Achievements
Mel Tillis, the songwriter and performer of "I Got The Hoss", is a member of the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame, underlining the song's lineage from a certified country music legend.

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