Toby Keith – Beer For My Horses (ft. Willie Nelson)

Introduction:

“Beer For My Horses”, released in 2003, is a country song that brought together two iconic artists in the genre: Toby Keith and Willie Nelson. The track finds a place on Keith’s seventh studio album, Unleashed, which was produced by James Stroud.

“Beer For My Horses” was a chart-topping success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It also achieved significant crossover appeal, climbing to number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Keith’s highest-ranking song on the chart at that point in his career. The song’s popularity was undeniable, and it earned recognition beyond the charts. “Beer For My Horses” received nominations for several prestigious awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Country Song and the Country Music Association Award for Song of the Year. It was also nominated for Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals, Country Music Association Award for Single of the Year, and Country Music Association Award for Music Video of the Year.

While the critical reception for “Beer For My Horses” was mixed, there’s no doubt about the song’s lasting impact. It became a signature tune for Toby Keith, a staple played at his concerts, and a recognizable anthem for many country music fans. The song’s themes of rebellion, defiance, and a touch of humor resonated with listeners, and “Beer For My Horses” continues to be a popular choice for country radio stations today.

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Lyrics:

Willie, man, come on the 6 o’clock news
Said somebody’s been shot, somebody’s been abused
Somebody blew up a building, somebody stole a car
Somebody got away, somebody didn’t get too far, yeah
They didn’t get too far

Grandpappy told my pappy, back in my day, son
A man had to answer for the wicked that he done
Take all the rope in Texas find a tall oak tree
Round up all them bad boys, hang them high in the street
For all the people to see

That justice is the one thing you should always find
You got to saddle up your boys, you got to draw a hard line
When the gun smoke settles we’ll sing a victory tune
And we’ll all meet back at the local saloon
We’ll raise up our glasses against evil forces singing
Whiskey for my men, beer for my horses

We got too many gangsters doing dirty deeds
Too much corruption, and crime in the streets
It’s time the long arm of the law put a few more in the ground
Send ’em all to their maker and he’ll settle ’em down
You can bet he’ll set ’em down

‘Cause justice is the one thing you should always find
You got to saddle up your boys, you got to draw a hard line
When the gun smoke settles we’ll sing a victory tune
We’ll all meet back at the local saloon
And we’ll raise up our glasses against evil forces singing
Whiskey for my men, beer for my horses
Whiskey for my men, beer for my horses

You know justice is the one thing you should always find
You got to saddle up your boys, you got to draw a hard line
When the gun smoke settles we’ll sing a victory tune
And we’ll all meet back at the local saloon
And we’ll raise up our glasses against evil forces singing
Whiskey for my men, beer for my horses
Singing whiskey for my men, beer for my horses