Let the Cowboy Rock
Ronnie Dunn
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'Ol boy at the bar with the stagger in his step Looks like he's been rode hard and put up wet Heartache's on him like stink on a skunk He's fighting off lonely, trying to drown it with a drunk Let the cowboy rock, let the good times roll This is where the hurt stops or where the whiskey flows Let him drink every drop, go, go, go 'til he drops Let the cowboy rock Yeah, think he's still a little green Y'all, he's fresh off the farm Some pretty little thing put a whooping on his heart He's walking to the left, leaning to the right Talking to himself, putting up a fight Let the cowboy rock, let the good times roll This is where the hurt stops or where the whiskey flows Let him drink every drop, go, go, go 'til he drops Let the cowboy rock He needs a long rope Boys, cut him some slack Every now and then you gotta act like that Let the cowboy rock, let the good times roll This is where the hurt stops or where the whiskey flows Let him drink every drop, go, go, go 'til he drops Let the cowboy rock Let him drink every drop, go, go, go 'til he drops Let the cowboy rock
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Written by: DALLAS DAVIDSON, RONNIE DUNN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
SONG RELEASE"Let the Cowboy Rock" was released on January 29, 2011, as the second single from Ronnie Dunn's self-titled debut album.
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CHART PERFORMANCEThe track peaked at number 31 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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MUSICAL GENREIt is a country music song, which is Ronnie Dunn's primary genre.
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LYRICAL CONTENTThe song's lyrics depict a story of a cowboy having a bitter fallout with his lover and lets loose in a bar, signifying the phrase 'Let the Cowboy Rock.'
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AUTHORSHIPRonnie Dunn was a co-writer of the song along with Dallas Davidson.
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MUSIC VIDEOThe music video was directed by Thadd Turner, and it was shot in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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CRITICAL RECEPTIONSome critics praised the song for its classic country sound, bringing Dunn back to his roots after his work in the duo Brooks & Dunn.
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RECORD LABEL"Let the Cowboy Rock" was released by the label Arista Nashville, a major American country music label.
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PRODUCTIONThe production of the song was done by Dunn himself, and he also served as the executive producer for his self-titled album.
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MUSICAL LENGTHThe song has a duration of approximately three minutes and thirty-five seconds.
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ADDITIONAL PROMOTIONRonnie Dunn performed the song live during the 46th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, adding a significant boost to the song's promotion and popularity.
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MUSICAL STYLE"Let the Cowboy Rock" leans towards traditional country, featuring the use of classic country instruments such as steel guitar and harmonica.
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