I'd Rather Ride Around With You

Reba McEntire

About I'd Rather Ride Around With You

"I'd Rather Ride Around with You" is a song written by Tim Nichols and Mark D. Sanders, and recorded by American country music artist Reba McEntire. It was released in March 1997 as the third single from her album What If It's You. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in July 1997, behind "Carrying Your Love with Me" by George Strait.


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1996
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My cousin's gettin' married at the Methodist church
That's why I stayed home from work
I'm supposed to hold the flowers
When the new bride kisses the groom
That's what I'm supposed to do
So what are we doin' with the windows rolled down
Twenty five passionate miles from town
I love ?er like a sister baby, but to tell you the truth
I'd rather ride around with you

The guy she's gonna marry's got money to burn
His daddy's a partner in some big law firm
Yeah, that's how they're goin'
To Hawaii on their honeymoon
First class to Honolulu
She ain't ever even set foot on a jet
I'm a little bit jealous I confess
I'd like to fly to Hawaii but honey if I had to choose
I'd rather ride around with you

I don't care where this road goes
No I don't wanna turn around
Let go of the wheel and feel the wind blow
Don't even think about slowin' down

They're tyin' tin cans to the back of the car
Wonderin' where in the world we are
The preacher's done prayin'
And the couple's done sayin' I do
That could be me and you
There's way too many decisions to make
The length of the dress, the layers on the cake
One of these days I might get married too
But I'd rather ride around with you

I don't care where this road goes
No I don't wanna turn around
Let go of the wheel and feel the wind blow
Don't even think about slowin' down

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Reba McEntire

Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band, on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. While a sophomore in college, she performed the National Anthem at the National Rodeo in Oklahoma City and caught the attention of country artist Red Steagall. He brought her to Nashville, Tennessee, where she signed a contract with Mercury Records a year later in 1975. She released her first solo album in 1977 and released five additional studio albums under the label until 1983. more »

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Written by: MARK DANIEL SANDERS, TIM J. NICHOLS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"I'd Rather Ride Around With You" was recorded and released by Reba McEntire in the year 1996.
Album Info
This song is a track in Reba McEntire's album called "What If It’s You," which is her 20th studio album.
Chart Performance
"I'd Rather Ride Around With You" peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Songwriter Information
The lyrics of "I'd Rather Ride Around With You" were written by Tim Nichols and Mark Wright. Both are notable award-winning songwriters in the country music industry.
Music Video
The song’s fun and catchy music video helped it gain popularity and added to its commercial success.
Lyric Overview
The song is about a woman who rejects a man's marriage proposal because she enjoys the current state of their relationship and would "rather ride around" with him.
Popularity Over Time
"I'd Rather Ride Around With You" is considered one of Reba McEntire's most famous hits and has remained popular over two decades since its release.
Unique Musical Style
The song exemplifies Reba McEntire's style of blending traditional country music with pop elements, which has marked her as an important figure in the country music genre.
Certifications
The parent album "What If It’s You," featuring the track "I'd Rather Ride Around with You," attained Platinum status in the USA.
Live Performance
Reba McEntire has often performed "I'd Rather Ride Around With You" live, and it is considered a crowd-favorite at her concerts.
Message
The song broken societal norms at the time by showcasing a woman making her own choices about her relationship instead of conforming to societal pressures for marriage.

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