Do What You Gotta Do

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About Do What You Gotta Do

"Do What You Gotta Do" is a song written by guitarist Pat Flynn and recorded by New Grass Revival for their 1989 Capitol album Friday Night in America. The song was also recorded by American country music artist Garth Brooks. It was released in January 2000 as fifth and final single from the 1997 album, Sevens. The song reached number 13 on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts and peaked at number 18 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.  


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Sometimes you've got to take the heat
If you're gonna walk down on the mean street
Take the heat and you see it through
'Cause sometimes it comes down to
Do what you gotta do

Sometimes it goes right down to the wire
And you might have to walk through the fire
Walk on, boy all the way through
Sometimes it just comes down to
Do what you gotta do

Well, there's people that'll tell you
It's just no use
And there's people that'll tell you
That you're gonna lose
People that'll tell you
Anything you're gonna listen to
Do what you gotta do

Someday they're going to call your name
They'll come looking for some one to blame
What's your name, boy
Hey, you just tell them true
'Cause they can't take the truth from you
So do what you gotta do

Well, they'll call you a hero or a traitor
But you'll find out that, sooner or later,
Nobody in this world is gonna do it for you
Do what you gotta do

There ain't nobody in this world
That's gonna do it for you
Do what you gotta do

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New Grass Revival

New Grass Revival was an American progressive bluegrass band founded in 1971, and composed of Sam Bush, Courtney Johnson, Ebo Walker, Curtis Burch, Butch Robins, John Cowan, Béla Fleck and Pat Flynn. They were active between 1971 and 1989, releasing more than twenty albums as well as six singles. Their highest-charting single is "Callin' Baton Rouge", which peaked at No. 37 on the U.S. country charts in 1989 and was a Top 5 country hit for Garth Brooks five years later. more »

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Written by: PAT FLYNN

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8 facts about this song

Release and Collaboration
"Do What You Gotta Do" is a song recorded by country music artist Garth Brooks, in a collaboration with the bluegrass band New Grass Revival.
Album Inclusion
The song is included as a track on Garth Brooks' sixth studio album "Sevens," which was released on November 25, 1997.
Band Collaboration
The inclusion of New Grass Revival in the track was not Brooks' first work with the band. They had previously played on his specials on NBC.
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single, "Do What You Gotta Do" received enough airplay to reach number 13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Song Theme
The song is a stirring anthem about personal determination, reflecting on life's challenges and responding with resilience and strength.
Album Success
The album "Sevens" was a commercial success, reaching number 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and #10 on the Billboard 200. It also received a RIAA Diamond certification for sales of over 10 million units.
Live Performances
Although never released as a single, "Do What You Gotta Do" was included in the setlist for Brooks' live performances during his 1997 concerts, further increasing its popularity among his fans.
Music Genre Fusion
The collaboration between Garth Brooks, a country singer, and New Grass Revival, a bluegrass band, led to a unique musical blend in the song, showcasing a fusion of country and bluegrass styles.

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