Story Behind The Song
These artists and more were on the radio while my brothers and I did our chores every morning and night on the farm. Their songs were popular in the family band my brother Ronnie put toghether in the 60s and 70s.
Song Description
Features lyrics that pay tribute to Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Kris Kristofferson and Johnny Cash
| Song Length |
3:19 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Content |
Subject |
History, Past, Happiness |
| Similar Artists |
Travis Tritt, Kenny Rogers |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
I grew up on Haggard, Nelson and Jones
Like neighbors next door who call up on the phone
I've had some hard times they helped me get through
Without country music what would I do
Chorus:
Kris helped me get through the night
And a Boy Named Sue taught me how to fight
My Country Heros are tested and true
Without country music what would I do
I traveled this country in the words of their songs
When that Truck Drivin' Man let me ride along
And that Orange Blossom Special always came through
Without country music what would I do
Chorus
My heros are legends in their own time
I'm closer to them than some good friends of mine
When there was nowhere to turn and I didn't know what to do
My Country Heroes were there to pull me through
Chrous