Suds in the Bucket

Sara Evans

About Suds in the Bucket

"Suds in the Bucket" is a song written by Billy Montana and Tammy Wagoner and recorded by American country music singer Sara Evans. It was released in May 2004 as the third single from Evans' 2003 album Restless. It became her third number-one single on the US Country charts, and her first since "Born to Fly" in early 2001. It was certified Gold by the RIAA on November 18, 2005. The song appears in the game Karaoke Revolution Country and is included in the Rock Band: Country Track Pack; it will appear as downloadable content for the Rock Band series. It is presented as well by contestant Brennley Brown on The Voice in May 15, 2017. 


Year:
2003
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She was in the back yard
Say it was a little past nine
When her prince pulled up
A white pick-up truck
Her folks shoulda seen it comin'
It was only just a matter of time
Plenty old enough
And you can't stop love
She stuck a note on the screen door
Sorry but I got to go
And that was all she wrote
Her Mama's heart was broke
And that was all she wrote
And so the story goes

Now her Daddy's in the kitchen
Starin' out the window
Scratchin' and a rackin' his brains
How can eighteen years just up and walk away
Our little pony tailed girl
Growed up to be a woman
Now she's gone in the blink of an eye
She left the suds in the bucket
And the clothes hangin' out on the line

Now don't you wonder what the preacher's
Gonna preach about Sunday morn'
Nothing quite like this
Has happened here before
Well he must of been looker
A smooth talkin' son of a gun
For such a grounded girl
To just up and run
Of course you can't fence time
And you can't stop love

Now all the biddies in the beauty shop
Gossip goin' non-stop
Sippin' on pink lemonade
How could eighteen years just up and walk away
Our little pony tailed girl
Growed up to be a woman
Now she's gone in the blink of an eye
She left the suds in the bucket
And the clothes hangin' out on the line

Yee Hoo

She's got her pretty little bare feet
Hangin' out the window
And they're headed up to Vegas tonight
How could 18 years just up and walk away
Our little pony tailed girl
Growed up to be a woman
Now she's gone in the blink of an eye
She left the suds in the bucket
And the clothes hangin' out on the line
She left the suds in the bucket
And the clothes hangin' out on the line

She was in the backyard
Say it was a little past nine
When her prince pulled up
A white pick-up truck
Plenty old enough
And you can't stop love
And no you can't fence time
And you can't stop love

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Sara Evans

Sara Lynn Evans (born February 5, 1971) is an American country singer and songwriter. For her entire career, she has been signed to RCA Records Nashville. more »

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Written by: BILLY MONTANA, TAMMY WAGONER (JENAI)

Lyrics © MIKE CURB MUSIC

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12 facts about this song

Release Info
The song "Suds in the Bucket" was released in 2004 as the third single by country music artist Sara Evans from her album "Restless."
Chart Success
The song was a commercial success. It reached the number one spot on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, becoming the third number one single in Evans' career.
Songwriter
The song was composed by Billy Montana and Tammy Wagoner.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Peter Zavadil and was filmed in Watertown, Tennessee. The video tells the storyline of a young woman leaving her small town.
CMA Nomination
Due to its popularity, "Suds in the Bucket" was nominated for Single of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards in 2004.
Certification
The single was Certified Gold by the RIAA, signifying over 500,000 copies sold.
Theme
The song tells the story of a young woman who abruptly leaves her small town to elope with her lover, leaving her parents stunned and the town gossiping.
Impact on Career
"Suds in the Bucket" played a significant role in cementing Evans' status as one of the leading female country artists of the 2000s.
Music Style
The song showcases Evans' traditional country roots with a modern twist, featuring fiddles and steel guitars.
Live Performances
Evans often includes "Suds in the Bucket" in her setlists for live performances due to its enduring popularity among her fans.
Lyrics
The illustrative lyrics brought a nostalgic country life feeling with phrases like "biddy's in the beauty shop gossip going non-stop," capturing a vivid picture of small-town life.
Cultural Reference
The song's title has since been used as a metaphor for someone leaving unexpectedly or being left behind.

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