She Don't Tell Me To

Montgomery Gentry

About She Don't Tell Me To

"She Don't Tell Me To" is a song written by Tom Shapiro, Bob DiPiero and Rivers Rutherford, and recorded by American country music duo Montgomery Gentry. It was released in October 2005 as the only single from their greatest hits album titled Something to Be Proud Of: The Best of 1999-2005.


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Every now an' then, on my home
I stop at a spot where the wild flowers grow, an' I pick a few
Cause she don't tell me to
I go out with my boys all right
But most of the time I call it a night before they do
Cause she don't tell me to
Sunday mornin', I'm in church
An' my butt an' my back an' necktie hurt, but I'm in the pew
She don't tell me to

Any other woman I know would have tried
To control me and it would be over
Blame it on my goin' on my own way attitude
All of that stubbornness melts away
When I wake with her head on my shoulder
An' I know I've got to love her
Until my life is through
Cause she don't tell me to

Well, I got demons and I've got pride
But when I'm wrong, I apologize like she's mine to lose
Cause she don't tell me to
Well, I got dreams in this heart of mine
But nothin' that I wouldn't lay aside if she asked me to
Cause she don't tell me to
An' she don't even know
That she keeps lookin' for the next right thing to do
Cause she don't tell me to
Yeah, yeah

Any other woman I know would have tried
To control me and it would be over
Blame it on my goin' on my own way attitude
And all of that stubbornness melts away
When I wake with her head on my shoulder
An' I know I've got to love her
Until my life is through
What else can I do
What else can I do
Whoa, I love her
Cause she don't tell me to
She don't tell me to

Every now an' then, on my home
I stop at a spot where the wild flowers grow, an' I pick a few
Yes I do

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Montgomery Gentry

Montgomery Gentry is an American country music duo composed of vocalists Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry, both natives of Kentucky. The two began performing in the 1990s as part of two different bands with Montgomery's brother, John Michael Montgomery. Although Gentry won a talent contest in 1994, he reunited with Eddie Montgomery after Gentry was unable to find a solo record deal, and Montgomery Gentry was founded in 1999. The duo is known for its Southern rock influences, and has collaborated with Charlie Daniels, Toby Keith, Five for Fighting and members of The Allman Brothers Band. more »

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Written by: BOB DIPIERO, TOM SHAPIRO, RIVERS RUTHERFORD

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs

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13 facts about this song

Release Year
The song "She Don't Tell Me To" by Montgomery Gentry was released in the year 2005.
Album
"She Don't Tell Me To" is part of the studio album entitled "Something to be Proud of: The Best of 1999-2005."
Chart Performance
This song reached the peak position of number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in United States.
Songwriters
The renowned songwriters behind "She Don't Tell Me To" include Bob DiPiero, Tom Shapiro, and Rivers Rutherford.
Music Video
The music video for the track features Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry in suburban settings, playing ordinary people living everyday lives.
Message
The song conveys a message about true love wherein the woman does not need to instruct her man to behave or act in a particular way; he chooses to be a good man because he loves her.
Song Format
The song follows a typical verse-chorus structure, intertwined with instrumental bridges composed primarily of guitar work.
Style
Like many other songs by Montgomery Gentry, "She Don't Tell Me To" combines elements of both country and southern rock genres.
Popularity
The song is often credited for its relatable and inspiring theme, contributing to the duo's commercial success and popularity among country music fans.
Radio Play
Despite its eventual success on the charts, the song initially struggled with radio play due to its slightly different sound compared to the duo's usual style.
Performances
Montgomery Gentry often included "She Don't Tell Me To" in their live performances, making it a staple of their concerts.
Tribute Performances
After the death of Troy Gentry in 2017, "She Don't Tell Me To" has occasionally been performed as a tribute to him during Montgomery Gentry concerts.
Critical Response
The song has been well received among critics and fans alike for its catchy tune and meaningful lyrics.

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