Story Behind The Song
Writing session discussion about the bars we've been to and the people that populate them. Which one of these characters are you?
Song Description
Neighborhood bar with all types of people at different stages in life share one thing in common, "You've got to start somewhere"
| Song Length |
3:04 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Country - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Sociable, Diplomatic |
Subject |
Friendship, General |
| Similar Artists |
Toby Keith, Brad Paisley |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
The Bottom Rung
©Mooney/Morris
I went down to the roadhouse
The band was playing out of tune
The waitress frowned and brought me a warm beer
Wonder where she parked her broom
There's a woman with mustache
Bugging me to go and dance
One more shot of cheap tequila
I just might give that gal a chance
- Chorus -
Whether you're starting out
Or just down and out
Don't matter if you're old or young
Whether your hanging out ...
Or just hanging on
Welcome to the Bottom rung
Coeds singing Karaoke
Frat boys dancing like robots
The home team's playing on the big screen
Businessmen are buying shots
- Chorus -
- Bridge -
We're all sharing the same view
From different parts of this here town
The first step on the way up
Is the last step on the way down
- Chorus -