If You're Reading This
Tim McGraw
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If you're reading this My mama's sitting there Looks like I only got a one-way ticket over here I sure wish I could give you one more kiss And war was just a game we played when we were kids Well, I'm laying down my gun I'm hanging up my boots I'm up here with God And we're both watching over you So lay me down In that open field out on the edge of town And know my soul is where my mama always prayed that it would go If you're reading this, I'm already home If you're reading this Halfway around the world I won't be there to see the birth of our little girl I hope she looks like you I hope she fights like me She stands up for the innocent and the weak I'm laying down my gun Hanging up my boots Tell dad, I don't regret that I've followed in his shoes So lay me down In that open field out on the edge of town And know my soul is where my mama always prayed that it would go If you're reading this, I'm already home If you're reading this, there is going to come a day You move on and find someone else and that's okay Just remember this I'm in a better place Soldiers live in peace, and angels sing amazing grace So lay me down In that open field out on the edge of town And know my soul is where my mama always prayed that it would go If you're reading this, I'm already home
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Written by: TIM MCGRAW, BRAD WARREN, BRETT WARREN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
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10 facts about this song
Songwriters"If You're Reading This" was written by Tim McGraw along with two other accomplished songwriters - Brad Warren and Brett Warren.
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Performance DebutThe song was first performed at the 2007 Academy of Country Music (ACM) awards. The performance was so resonating that the studio version was recorded and released due to public demand.
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Popular DemandMcGraw had originally intended the song to remain a singular live performance. However, public demand was so high for a recorded version that the song was aired on radio stations and later recorded as a track on his album "Let It Go".
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Tribute to SoldiersThe song is known as a tribute to families of soldiers lost in war, particularly those who have given their lives in the line of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics are written from the perspective of a soldier writing a letter to his family in case he dies in the line of duty. The soldier in the song is leaving messages of love and advice for his loved ones to read after his death.
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Chart Performance"If You're Reading This" peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2007.
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Live PerformanceDuring McGraw's live performance at the 2007 ACM awards, family members of soldiers who died in war were invited on stage, leaving a significant impact on the audience.
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Recorded CopyThe recorded version uses a radio version that was recorded live during the ACM performance as a single.
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Album FeatureThe song was later added as a hidden track on future pressing of his album "Let It Go" due to its immense popularity.
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Real LettersMcGraw revealed in an interview that the song was inspired by real letters written by military members who knew there were risks they could die in combat.
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