The Beaches of Cheyenne

Garth Brooks

About The Beaches of Cheyenne

"The Beaches of Cheyenne" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Garth Brooks. It was released in December 1995 as the third single from his album Fresh Horses. The song became Brooks's 15th Billboard Number One hit in March 1996. The song was written by Brooks, Dan Roberts and Bryan Kennedy.


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They packed up all his buckles and shipped his saddle to his dad
And by the way the house looked, she must have took it bad
The workers come on Monday to fix the door and patch the wall
They say she just went crazy the night she got the call

He was up in Wyoming and drew a bull no man could ride
He promised her he'd turn own well it turned out that he lied
And the dreams that they'd been living in the California sand
Died right there beside him in Cheyenne

They say she just went crazy screamin' out his name
She ran out into the ocean and to this day they claim
That if you go down by the water you'll see her footprints in the sand
'Cause every night she walks the beaches of Cheyenne

They never found her body, just her diary by the  bed
It told about the fight they had and the words that she had said
When he told her he was ridin'  she said, 'Then I don't give a damn
If you never come back from Cheyenne?

They say she just went crazy screamin' out his name
She ran out into the ocean and to this day they claim
That if you go down by the water you'll see her footprints in the sand
'Cause every night she walks the beaches of Cheyenne

Nobody can explain it, some say she's still alive
They'd even claim they've seen her on the shoreline late at night
And if you go down by the water, you'll see her footprints in the sand
'Cause every night she walks the beaches of Cheyenne

'Cause every night she walks the beaches of Cheyenne

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Garth Brooks

Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Brooks' integration of rock elements into his recordings and live performances has earned him immense popularity. This progressive approach allowed him to dominate the country single and album charts while quickly crossing over into the mainstream pop arena, exposing country music to a larger audience. more »

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Written by: Bryan Glenn Kennedy, Dan Roberts, Garth Brooks

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10 facts about this song

Composition
"The Beaches of Cheyenne" is a song co-written by Bryan Kennedy, Garth Brooks, and Dan Roberts.
Release and Chart Performance
It was released in November 1995 as the third single from Garth Brooks's album "Fresh Horses". - The song hit number one on the US Billboard Country charts in March 1996, making it one of Brooks's most successful tracks.
Lyrics and Interpretation
The song tells a story about a woman going mad after her rodeo husband dies in a bull riding accident in California. - In response to her grief, she throws out all of his belongings into the sea. The lyrics suggest that every night in Cheyenne, Wyoming, there is a phenomenon where "waves crash on the beach" - even though Cheyenne is landlocked and hundreds of miles from the nearest ocean.
Music Video
There is a music video for the song which was directed by Jon Small. - The video won the Music Video of the Year award at the 1996 Country Music Association Awards.
Live Performances
During live performances, Garth Brooks often dedicates this song to Lane Frost, a champion bull rider who was killed at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo.
Song Inspiration
The song idea reportedly emerged while Garth Brooks and Bryan Kennedy were on a plane discussing a magazine article about a woman who had gone nuts and was acting out in strange ways. They combined this with the death of a rodeo cowboy to create the narrative for "The Beaches of Cheyenne".
Critical Reception
Since its release, "The Beaches of Cheyenne" has received positive reviews from music critics. It's often praised for its unique storytelling and heart-wrenching lyrics.
Album Success
The album "Fresh Horses", where this song is included, was quite successful, reaching Double Platinum status in both the U.S and Canada.
Co-writer Contribution
Dan Roberts, one of the co-writers of the song, is a successful country artist and songwriter in his own right. He has co-written many other songs with Garth Brooks, contributing significantly to the latter's music career.
Official Certifications
The song is officially certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales of over 500,000 units in the United States.

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