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Tennessee Bottle
3,364
Country
Tennessee Bottle was released on November 1, 1978 by Capitol Nashville as a part of the album The Gambler
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Release DateNovember 1, 1978
LabelCapitol Nashville
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM93

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers
Vocals
Pete Drake
Pete Drake
Steel Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jimmy Ritchey
Jimmy Ritchey
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Larry Butler
Larry Butler
Producer
Billy Sherrill
Billy Sherrill
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I broke the law and I used a gun
I broke the Ten Commandments one by one
Always wished that I'd had a son
Just to teach him not to
[Verse 2]
I lived in the valley and I hid in the hills
I stole moonshine from illegal stills
Folks said, "Don't rile him 'cause he may kill"
But only if I got to
[Chorus]
All I want is a Tennessee bottle
All I need is an Arkansas bride
All I can see is an Ozark mountain sunrise
And five hundred miles to hide my life, life, life, to hide my life
To hide my life
[Verse 3]
I tried to farm and I tried to mine
I tried cuttin' on the timberline
But pain and sweat was all I'd find
Rewarding all my labor
[Verse 4]
So I robbed banks and I robbed trains
I lost one eye in a poker game
I gave up gambling 'cause it's such a shame
To cheat your friends and neighbors
[Chorus]
And all I want is a Tennessee bottle
All I need is an Arkansas bride
All I can see is an Ozark mountain sunrise
And five hundred miles to hide my life, life, life, to hide my life
To hide my life
[Verse 5]
I think I'm gonna quit and change my ways
Settle down, live an honest day
Someone said that crime don't pay
But I got enough to live on
[Verse 6]
I think I'm gonna move to Little Rock
Leave my doors without a lock
I might be a foot without a sock
But I got cash to stand on
[Chorus]
All I want is a Tennessee bottle
All I need is an Arkansas bride
And all I can see is an Ozark mountain sunrise
Five hundred miles to hide my life, life, life, to hide my life
To hide my life
[PostChorus]
To hide my life
[Instrumental]
To hide my life
Written by: Jimmy Ritchey
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