Guys Like Me

Eric Church

About Guys Like Me

"Guys Like Me" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eric Church. It was released in January 2007 as the third single from his 2006 debut album Sinners Like Me. The song peaked at number 17 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100. Church wrote this song with Deric Ruttan.


Year:
2006
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I wear a greasy ball cap
I like my shirt un-tucked
I spend Saturdays working on my truck
I don't like to fight
But I ain't scared to bleed
Most don't mess with a guy like me
'Cause guys like me drink too many beers on Friday after work
Our best blue jeans have Skoal rings
We wear our boots to church
So rough around the edges
It's hard to believe that girls like you
Love guys like me

Your daddy worked at the bank
Mine worked on cars
You went to college
I pulled graveyard
You must have had your pick
Of all the trust fund types
But you came back to me and only God knows why
'Cause guys like me drink too many beers on Friday after work
Our best blue jeans have Skoal rings
We wear our boots to church
So rough around the edges
It's hard to believe that girls like you
Love guys like me

Now there's a lot of guys like me out there
In a lot of little towns
And tellin' all our buddies we won't ever settle down
We say that's just the way we are, and the way we'll always be
So God sends girls like you for guys like me
Thank God there's girls like you for guys like me

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Eric Church

Kenneth Eric Church (born May 3, 1977) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Signed to Capitol Records in 2006, his debut album Sinners Like Me produced four singles on the Billboard country chart, including the Top 20 hits "How 'Bout You," "Two Pink Lines," and "Guys Like Me." His second album, 2009's Carolina, produced three more singles: "Smoke a Little Smoke" and his first Top 10 hits, "Love Your Love the Most" and "Hell on the Heart." 2011's Chief, his first No. 1 album, includes the singles "Homeboy," "Drink in My Hand," which became his first No. 1 single in January 2012, and "Springsteen," which became his second No. 1 single in June 2012. more »

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Written by: DERIC RUTTAN, ERIC CHURCH

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10 facts about this song

Release and Chart Success
Released in 2006, "Guys Like Me" is a single by country musician Eric Church from his album "Sinners Like Me". It charted at No. 17 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs.
Album Success
The song comes from his debut album, "Sinners Like Me," which debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart.
Genre
"Guys Like Me" is a classic example of Eric Church's country-rock style, as it seamlessly blends the energy of rock with country's storytelling tradition.
Song Composition
The song was written by Eric Church in collaboration with Deric Ruttan. It showcases classic country themes of self-work, love, and pride in ones' identity.
Popular Live Song
"Guys Like Me" is a crowd favorite at Eric Church concerts as the song's engaging and relatable lyrics resonate with his fan base.
Music Video
The music video for 'Guys Like Me' was directed by Scott Speer and it portrays Church and his band performing the song in various locations.
Public Recognition
The song helped increase Church's visibility in the country music scene, solidifying his place as a dynamic country music artist.
Storytelling Song
"Guys Like Me" tells the story of a hard-working, blue-collar man with a rebellious streak who wins the heart of a clean-cut, well-bred woman. This narrative storytelling is a common theme in Church's songs.
Influence
The song's success helped reinforce Church's reputation for pushing the boundaries of traditional country music with an edgier, rock-influenced sound.
Fanbase
The song’s relatable lyrics and catchy tune help Church to build his loyal fanbase, known as the "Church Choir".

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