Mayberry

Rascal Flatts

About Mayberry

"Mayberry" is a song written by Arlos Smith and recorded by American country music group Rascal Flatts. It was released in December 2003 as the fourth and final single from the band's 2002 album Melt. The song became the group's second number one hit on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It also peaked at number 21 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100, thus becoming a crossover hit.


Year:
2003
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Sometimes it feels like this world is spinning faster 
Than it did in the old days 
So naturally, we have more natural disasters 
From the strain of a fast pace 
Sunday was a day of rest 
Now, it's one more day for progress 
And we can't slow down ?cause more is best 
It's all an endless process 

[Chorus] 
(Well) I miss Mayberry 
Sitting on the porch drinking ice-cold cherry Coke 
Where everything is black and white 
Picking on a six string 
Where people pass by and you call them by their first name 
Watching the clouds roll by 
Bye, bye 

Sometimes I can hear this old earth shouting 
Through the trees as the wind blows 
That's when I climb up here on this mountain 
To look through God's window 
Now I can't fly 
But I got two feet that get me high up here 
Above the noise and city streets 
My worries disappear                                                                                                                         

[Chorus]
 
Sometimes I dream I'm driving down an old dirt road 
Not even listed on a map 
I pass a dad and son carrying a fishing pole 
But I always wake up every time I try to turn back 

[Chorus]
 
Bye, bye 
(I miss Mayberry, I miss Mayberry)

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Rascal Flatts

Rascal Flatts is an American country music group composed of three members: Gary LeVox (lead vocals), Jay DeMarcus (bass guitar, keyboard, piano, vocals) and Joe Don Rooney (lead guitar, vocals). LeVox and DeMarcus are second cousins. more »

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Written by: ARLOS DARREL SMITH

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Mayberry" was released on December 15, 2003, as the third single from Rascal Flatts's album titled "Melt."
Chart Performance
The song reached the number one spot on the Billboard US Hot Country Songs chart, staying there for two consecutive weeks.
Songwriters
"Mayberry" was co-written by Arlos Smith and Chris Stapleton. Stapleton, who has since become a successful country music artist in his own right, was largely unknown in the industry when he contributed to writing this song.
Music Video
The music video for "Mayberry" was directed by Deaton Flanigen, who directed many of Rascal Flatts's music videos.
Critical Reception
The song was generally well-received by critics, with reviewers praising its relatable lyrics and nostalgic feel.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Mayberry" focus on the desire for a slower-paced, simpler life, using the fictional town of Mayberry from the TV show "The Andy Griffith Show" as the embodiment of this ideal.
Album Performance
"Mayberry" is a track from “Melt”, Rascal Flatts’s second studio album, which was released in 2002. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number five on the Billboard 200 chart.
Award Nominations
The song, along with other several hits from the album 'Melt', contributed to Rascal Flatts' win for the Horizon Award at the 2002 Country Music Association Awards.
Live Performances
"Mayberry" is a staple song in Rascal Flatts' setlists during their live performances and is often accompanied by a crowd sing-along.
Song Impact
Even years after its release, "Mayberry" continues to hold relevance with fans and listeners who yearn for a simpler time or place, demonstrating the power and longevity of country music storytelling.

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