Keg in the Closet

Kenny Chesney

About Keg in the Closet

"Keg in the Closet" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Chesney. It was released in May 2005 as the sixth and final single from his 2004 album When the Sun Goes Down. The song peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in mid-2005. A revamped version of the song, featuring a more aggressive, Southern rock inspired sound, appears in Live: Live Those Songs Again, a live album that came out in 2006.


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We had a dog named Bocephus living in the front yard
He liked sleeping out on top of the car
He drank beer out of a mason jar
And he'd climb up on everyone in bed.

A wide frame house in a college town
A bunch of people always hanging around
No real problems we needed to drown
But we tried our best anyway.

We went to class just to pass the time
Back in '89.

We had a keg in the closet, pizza on the floor
Left over from the night before
Where we were going we didn't really care
We had all we ever wanted
In that keg in the closet.

This old guitar taught me how to score
Right there on that Lambda Chi porch
Mary Ann taught me a little more
About wantin' what you can't have.

Sweatshirts and flag football
Spring breaks down in Panama
For a while we had it all
We never dreamed it wouldn't last.

We went to class just to pass the time
Back in '89.

We had a keg in the closet, pizza on the floor
Left over from the night before
Where we were going we didn't really care
We had all we ever wanted
In that keg in the closet.

We all kind of went our separate ways
But I swear it seems like yesterday.

Keg in the closet, pizza on the floor
Left over from the night before
Where we were going we didn't really care
We had all we ever wanted
In that keg in the closet...

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Kenny Chesney

Kenneth Arnold "Kenny" Chesney (born March 26, 1968) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which climbed to the top of the charts. more »

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Written by: Brett James, Kenneth Chesney

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10 facts about this song

Songwriter's Contribution
"Keg In the Closet" was co-authored by Kenny Chesney and Dean Dillon, a legendary country music songwriter known for penning hits for George Strait and Toby Keith.
Album Release
This song was released in May 2004 as a part of the album "When the Sun Goes Down", which is Kenny Chesney's seventh studio album.
Chart Performance
The album, which included "Keg In the Closet", peaked at Number One on the U.S. Billboard 200 and the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
Inspirational Background
The song is a nostalgic look back at Chesney's college days at East Tennessee State University where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.
Tour Name
Kenny Chesney named his 2004 tour "Guitars, Tiki Bars and a Whole Lot of Love" after a phrase in the lyrics of "Keg in the Closet".
Musical Style
It is a light-hearted, lively tune featuring traditional country music instruments such as steel guitar and fiddle.
Timeless Message
The song resonates with young crowds due its memorable depictions of carefree, college-living days and the lasting friendships that are often found in such moments.
Public Recognition
While "Keg In the Closet" was not officially released as a single, it gained considerable airplay and Baylor University's Phi Kappa Chi even used it as a soundtrack for its recruitment video in 2005.
Energetic Performances
The song often forms a part of Kenny Chesney's live performances and is known to charge the ambiance with its effervescent energy.
Uncaptured Potential
Despite its popularity and airplay, there's a touch of missed opportunity as "Keg In the Closet" was never officially released as a single by Chesney.

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