I Got a Car

George Strait

About I Got a Car

"I Got a Car" is a song recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was written by Tom Douglas and Keith Gattis. It was released November 4, 2013, as the third single from his album Love Is Everything.


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She was leaning on a rail in a cotton dress
Summer tanned pretty, little perfect mess
With a story that could only be anybody's guess
And I was thinking that I probably didn't stand a chance
But I rolled up my sleeves, walked up and I said
Hey, I don't know you but I'd kinda like a shot
She said, I saw you comin' over, I already thought it over
And OK, so now what

And I said, well I got a car, she said, there's something
At least it's a start, I said, it's better than nothing
I ain't in no hurry but I'm ready when you are
And she said, where do you think all this is going
I said, there ain't no way of knowing
I guess I hadn't thought it through that far
But I got a car

So, we let the wheels turn and the windows down
We let ourselves go all the way through town
She never said stop and I never asked her why
We drove into the night, when outta nowhere
She said, I'd give anything to never go back there
And I kinda wish this day would never end
She said, I could use a change but I don't even know where

And I said, well I got a car, she said, there's something
At least it's a start, I said, it's better than nothing
I ain't in no hurry but I'm ready when you are
And she said, where do you think all this is going
I said, there ain't no way of knowing
I really hadn't thought it through that far
And I can't promise you the moon and stars
But I got a car

We got lost in the miles, lost track of the days
'Til we finally found a stopping place
When the doctor's said, you know what's on the way?
And we found ourselves in a little white house
One Sunday morning, rain pouring down
She said, I think it's time but all the lines are out

And her eyes teared up and she said, what are we gonna do now?
And I said, well I got a car, she said, there's something
You think it'll start, I said, it's already running
Got your things in the back and I'm ready when you are
She said, are you sure it'll get us where we're goin'?
I said, if there's one thing I know girl, it's gotten us this far
And I don't mean to hurry but I'm ready when you are

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George Strait

George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional Country music. George Strait holds the world record for more number-one hit singles than any other artist in the history of music on any chart or in any genre, having recorded 59 number-one hit singles as of 2012. more »

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Written by: KEITH GATTIS, TOM DOUGLAS

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"I Got a Car" is one of George Strait's popular songs from his 2013 album "Love is Everything". It was the second single from this album.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in 2014. It also managed to reach number 29 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Song Duration
The song has a total duration of 4 minutes and 32 seconds, slightly longer than typical contemporary country music tracks.
Songwriters
This song was written by Keith Gattis and Tom Douglas, who are both highly renowned in the country music scene.
Music Style
"I Got a Car" is characteristic of George Strait's traditional country music style, using narrative storytelling to relay a story.
Song Story
The song tells the story of a romantic relationship evolution, from the first meeting to becoming a family. This story is elucidated through the recurring line throughout the song, "I got a car."
Personal Connection
Although not based on his personal life, George Strait found an emotional connection with the song, which is why he decided to include it on his album.
Public Reaction
Fans and critics often praised the song for its storytelling aspect, saying that it holds true to the heart of country music.
Achievements
Despite not winning an award, the song is celebrated among George Strait's library as one of his memorable late-career hits.
Music Video
Unlike many of George Strait's songs, "I Got a Car" did not have an official music video, remaining a purely audio-focused experience.

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