Do What You Gotta Do

Milton Sledge, Garth Brooks, Steve Wariner, Mike Chapman, Bobby Wood, Bruce Bouton, Mark Casstevens, Rob Hajacos, Chris Leuzinger

About Do What You Gotta Do

"Do What You Gotta Do" is a song written by guitarist Pat Flynn and recorded by New Grass Revival for their 1989 Capitol album Friday Night in America. The song was also recorded by American country music artist Garth Brooks. It was released in January 2000 as fifth and final single from the 1997 album, Sevens. The song reached number 13 on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts and peaked at number 18 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.  


Year:
1997
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Sometimes you've got to take the heat 
If you're gonna walk down the mean street 
Take the heat and you see it through 
"Cause sometimes it comes down to 
Do what you gotta do 
Sometimes it goes right down to the wire 
And you might have to walk through the fire 
Walk on  boy all the way through 
Sometimes it just comes down to 
Do what you gotta do 
Well  there's people that'll tell you 
It's just no use 
And there's people that'll tell you 
That you're gonna lose 
People that'll tell you 
Anything you're gonna listen to 
Do what you gotta do 
Someday they're going to call your name 
They'll come looking for some one to blame 
What's your name, boy 
Hey, you just tell them true 
"Cause they can't take the truth from you 
So do what you gotta do 
Well, they'll call you a hero or a traitor 
But you'll find out that, sooner or later, 
Nobody in this world is gonna do it for you 
Do what you gotta do 
There ain't nobody in this world 
That's gonna do it for you 
Do what you gotta do

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Garth Brooks

Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Brooks' integration of rock elements into his recordings and live performances has earned him immense popularity. This progressive approach allowed him to dominate the country single and album charts while quickly crossing over into the mainstream pop arena, exposing country music to a larger audience. more »

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Written by: PAT FLYNN

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8 facts about this song

Release and Collaboration
"Do What You Gotta Do" is a song recorded by country music artist Garth Brooks, in a collaboration with the bluegrass band New Grass Revival.
Album Inclusion
The song is included as a track on Garth Brooks' sixth studio album "Sevens," which was released on November 25, 1997.
Band Collaboration
The inclusion of New Grass Revival in the track was not Brooks' first work with the band. They had previously played on his specials on NBC.
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single, "Do What You Gotta Do" received enough airplay to reach number 13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Song Theme
The song is a stirring anthem about personal determination, reflecting on life's challenges and responding with resilience and strength.
Album Success
The album "Sevens" was a commercial success, reaching number 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and #10 on the Billboard 200. It also received a RIAA Diamond certification for sales of over 10 million units.
Live Performances
Although never released as a single, "Do What You Gotta Do" was included in the setlist for Brooks' live performances during his 1997 concerts, further increasing its popularity among his fans.
Music Genre Fusion
The collaboration between Garth Brooks, a country singer, and New Grass Revival, a bluegrass band, led to a unique musical blend in the song, showcasing a fusion of country and bluegrass styles.

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