Keep It Between the Lines
Ricky Van Shelton
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He was sitting beside me In the passenger seat As I looked through the windshield At the quiet little street He was smiling so proud As he gave me the key But inside, I knew He was as nervous as me I said, "Daddy, oh daddy Are you sure I know how Are you sure that I'm ready To drive this car now" He said, "I'm right here beside you And you're gonna do fine All you gotta do Is keep it between the lines 'Cause it's a long, narrow road Only the good Lord knows Where it leads in the end But you got to begin So keep your hands on the wheel Believe in the things that are real Just take your time And keep it between the lines I was sitting in my chair And sneaking a look at him Lying on the floor with his coloring book Then he caught me watching And he climbed on my knee He said "Daddy, oh daddy Would you do one with me" Then I hugged him so tightly As we turned the page Said, "I haven't done this Since I was your age" He said, "I'm right here beside you And you're gonna do fine Daddy, all you gotta do Is keep it between the lines" So we finished the picture And I put him to bed Got down on my knees and I bowed my head I said "Father, oh father, I feel so alone Are you sure I can raise him With his mommy gone" Then the answer came back so gentle and low In words of my daddy, from so long ago He said, "I'm right here beside you And you're gonna do fine All you gotta do Is keep it between the lines" So keep your hands on the wheel Believe in the things that are real Take your time, and Keep it between the lines Just take your time, and Keep it between the lines
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Written by: HOWARD RUSSELL SMITH, KATHY LOUVIN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Keep It Between the Lines" was released by Ricky Van Shelton in July 1991.
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Album InformationThe song is part of the album "Backroads", which is the singer's sixth studio album.
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Chart Performance"Keep It Between the Lines" was an absolute hit in the United States as it reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Genre DetailsThe song falls into the genre of 'Country' and is also regarded as a signature song of this genre in the 90s.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was expertly written by Russell Smith and Kathy Louvin.
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Music VideoA music video was released for "Keep It Between the Lines" in 1991, which was directed by Bill Young.
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Song Theme"Keep It Between the Lines" presents a powerful message about life guidance, as it tells a story of a father teaching his young son how to drive and drawing parallels to staying on the right path in life.
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Album SuccessThe album "Backroads" from which "Keep It Between the Lines" is drawn was certified platinum in the United States.
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Critical ReceptionDespite the song's commercial success, it received mixed reviews from critics, where some praised its storytelling nature while others criticized its over-simplistic lyrics.
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Artist's ReputationRicky Van Shelton was known for his traditional country sounds and "Keep It Between the Lines" exemplifies his adherence to this genre.
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Last Number One Hit"Keep It Between the Lines" was Ricky Van Shelton's last song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Cover VersionsAlthough there haven't been any famous cover versions of the song, it has been performed by various aspiring artists and bands in live performances and social media platforms.
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