Do What You Gotta Do
Milton Sledge, Garth Brooks, Steve Wariner, Mike Chapman, Bobby Wood, Bruce Bouton, Mark Casstevens, Rob Hajacos, Chris Leuzinger
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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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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.
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Album InclusionThe song is included as a track on Garth Brooks' sixth studio album "Sevens," which was released on November 25, 1997.
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Band CollaborationThe 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.
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Chart PerformanceDespite 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.
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Song ThemeThe song is a stirring anthem about personal determination, reflecting on life's challenges and responding with resilience and strength.
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Album SuccessThe 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.
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Live PerformancesAlthough 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.
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Music Genre FusionThe 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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