How I'll Always Be
Tim McGraw
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I'm a little more beer bottle beer joint than a fancy bar I'm a little more sitting up high on the road than a little car I'm a little more bust ya back than take it for free And that’s how I'll always be I'm a little more lose my temper than to sit on back I'm a little more ol' Hank Williams than that trendy crap I love a flat wood ol' front porch made of an old oak tree And that's how I'll always be I'll always be a fan of ol' stray dogs and guitars playin' One room churches, back road walks and front porch swingin' Sunset skies, bonfire nights, I love the simple things That's how I'll always be I got friends that say I live a little like cool hand Luke Fast cars and motorcycles raisin' hell in cowboy boots But hey on Sunday morning I'll take the back row seat That's how I'll always be I'll always be a fan of ol' stray dogs and guitars playin' One room churches, back road walks and front porch swingin' Sunset skies, bonfire nights, I love the simple things That's how I'll always be I'm a fan of chert rock bouncing off a Chevy fender That feeling that you get that first time she lets ya kiss her Rusty roofs that rattle when the rain is fallin' down Handshake deals fresh cut hay fields and hometowns I'll always be a fan of ol' stray dogs and guitars playin' One room churches, back road walks and front porch swingin' Sunset skies, bonfire nights, I love the simple things That's how I'll always be That's how I'll always be That's how I'll always be That's how I'll always be
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Written by: CHRIS JANSON, JAMIE PAULIN, JEREMY STOVER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"How I'll Always Be" is a song by American country music artist Tim McGraw. He is one of the most successful country stars, known for blending traditional and modern elements in his songs.
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Release and Chart SuccessReleased in 2016, "How I'll Always Be" peaked at number two on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and at number three on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the songwriting trio of Chris Janson, Jeremy Stover, and Jamie Paulin. Janson, a successful country artist himself, has noted this song as one of the highlights of his songwriting career.
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Single StatusThe record is the second single from McGraw’s fourteenth studio album, "Damn Country Music."
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Song MeaningThe song is about genuine authenticity and not changing for anyone or anything. Tim McGraw said that the song reflects his own personal ethos and he relates to the overall message of holding on to timeless values.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video for "How I’ll Always Be," directed by Sherman Halsey, stays true to the song's sentiment, featuring images of small-town life intercut with scenes of McGraw performing.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "How I'll Always Be" for its nostalgic references and thoughtful lyrics. It was noted for its return to a more traditional country sound as compared to his prior more pop-oriented music.
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Live PerformancesMcGraw has performed the song on many television shows and during many concerts, including during the cavalcade of stars at the 2016 CMA Fest.
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Song Duration"How I’ll Always Be" runs for approximately 3 minutes and 47 seconds.
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Music LabelThe song was produced under Big Machine Records, which also houses other country music superstars such as Taylor Swift and Florida Georgia Line.
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