Story Behind The Song
The concept for this song "Keep the Bar Low", comes from an on going joke between my wife and I. I never buy her flowers or remember her birthday, but when I do, it's really special.
Song Description
High expectations often lead to dissappointment
| Song Length |
2:51 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Country - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Pleased, Endearing |
Subject |
General, Girlfriend, Wife |
| Similar Artists |
Travis Tritt, Garth Brooks |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Keep the Bar Low
by Jim Paquette c.1999
My grandfather told me once
When I was young and dating
He said, here?s some words of advice
That I learned just before my third wedding
You don?t have to do too much
There ain?t no need to go crazy
The simplest effort looks hard
If you make her believe that you?re lazy
(Chorus)
So keep the bar low
I?m not lying
Keep the bar low
Just look like your trying
And keep the bar low
(Verse)
Now don't play your strongest hand
It?s best if you just keep her guessing
If you buy her flowers each day
Well that?s just what she?ll be expecting
(Chorus)
So keep the bar low
You can fulfill her wishes
Keep the bar low
But don't do the dishes
Keep the bar low
(Bridge)
He said I spent half my life kneeling to women
Who soon became cold to the touch
So every third year remember her birthday
She'll love you for caring so much
(Chorus)
Keep the bar low
Leave room to go higher
Keep the bar low
She?ll feed that spare tire
Keep the bar low
Learn this one lesson
Keep the bar low
Make a bad first impression
And keep the bar low