John Deere Green

Joe Diffie

About John Deere Green

"John Deere Green" is a song written by Dennis Linde, and recorded by American country music artist Joe Diffie. It was released in November 1993 as the third single from his album Honky Tonk Attitude. The song peaked at number 5 on the country charts.


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They were farm kids way down in Dixie
Met in high school in the sixties
Everyone knew it was love from the start

One July in the midnight hour
He climbed upon the water tower
Stood on the rail and painted a 10 foot heart

In John Deere Green
On a hot summer night
He wrote Billy Bob loves Charlene
In letters 3 foot high

And the whole town said
That he should have used red
But it looked good to Charlene
In John Deere Green

They settled down on 80 acres
Raising sweet corn, kids, and tomatoes
They went together like a hand and a glove

On a clear day from their front yard
If you look and know what to look for
Off to the east you can still read his words of love

In John Deere Green
On a hot summer night
He wrote Billy Bob loves Charlene
In letters 3 foot high

And the whole town said
The boy should have used red
But it looked good to Charlene
In John Deere Green

Now more than once the town has discovered
Painting over, it ain't no use
There ain't no paint in the world that'll cover it
The heart keeps showing through

In John Deere Green
On a hot summer night
He wrote Billy Bob loves Charlene
In letters 3 foot high

And the whole town said
The fool should have used red
But it looked good to Charlene
In John Deere Green

Ahh, paint it green, boy

In John Deere Green
On a hot summer night
He wrote Billy Bob loves Charlene
In letters 3 foot high

And the whole town said
The boy should have used red
But it looked good to Charlene
In John Deere Green

John Deere Green

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Joe Diffie

Joe Logan Diffie (born December 28, 1958) is an American country music singer known for his ballads and novelty songs. After working as a demo singer in the 1980s, he signed with Epic Records' Nashville division in 1990. Between then and 2004, Diffie charted 35 cuts on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, including five number one singles: his debut release "Home", "If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)", "Third Rock from the Sun", "Pickup Man" (his longest-lasting number one, at four weeks) and "Bigger Than the Beatles". In addition to these cuts, he has 12 other top ten singles and ten other top 40 hits on the same chart. He also co-wrote singles for Holly Dunn, Tim McGraw and Jo Dee Messina, and has recorded with Mary Chapin Carpenter, George Jones and … more »

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Written by: Dennis Linde

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11 facts about this song

Song Release
"John Deere Green" was released in November 1993 as the third single from Diffie's album "Honky Tonk Attitude."
Chart Performance
The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, earning it a top-10 status.
Songwriter Credibility
"John Deere Green" was composed by Dennis Linde. Linde is well known in the country music world, having written songs for various artists, including the Elvis Presley hit, "Burning Love."
Thematic Elements
The song tells a heartwarming rural love story about two young lovers, Billy Bob and Charlene. The main theme revolves around an act of love, when Billy Bob paints a heart along with his and Charlene's initials on a water tower using John Deere Green paint.
Recognition
It has become one of Joe Diffie's signature songs and is a fan favorite at concerts.
Visuals
The music video was directed by Michael Merriman, it features footage of Joe Diffie performing interspersed with scenes reflecting the song's narrative.
Cultural Impact
As of the 21st century, "John Deere Green" continues to receive airplay on country radio stations and has been cited for its influence on country music's continuous exploration of rural themes.
Popularity Among Fans
"John Deere Green" is considered a classic country love song today and is frequently listed among the best country songs of the 90s.
Symbolism
The song's title is believed to symbolize rural America and the working class, as John Deere is a well-known brand for farming and construction equipment.
Joe Diffie's Oeuvre
Despite Diffie's significant discography, including other hits like "Pickup Man" and "Third Rock from the Sun," "John Deere Green" remains one of his most recognizable and loved songs.
Tribute
After Joe Diffie's death from complications related to COVID-19 in 2020, many country music artists paid tribute to him by covering his songs, including "John Deere Green," thus helping to introduce his music to younger audiences.

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