Story Behind The Song
I had a melody that was very peaceful and we wanted to write a song that felt that way. Rick Carnes who is the head of the Songwriters Guild in Nashville helped a great deal in bringing that to life. He has written with some big stars including Garth Brooks
Song Description
A couple finds themselves in the middle of traffic and a stressful life. They want to get off the fast pace of the freeway onto a small country road that is peaceful.
| Song Length |
2:28 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Delighted |
Subject |
Peace, General |
| Similar Artists |
Alabama, Diamond Rio |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
DRIVIN' THE BACK ROADS
WORDS AND MUSIC:
MONTE THOMAS
RICK AND JANIS CARNES
VERSE:
BABY OPEN UP THE GLOVE BOX PULL OUT THE MAP
AND GET ME OUT OF THIS TRAFFIC JAM
FIND ME A ROAD THAT'S A LITTLE BLUE LINE
THEN HELP ME FIND THAT EXIT SIGN
CHORUS:
DRIVIN' THE BACK ROADS
TAKIN' IT REAL SLOW
STOPPIN' ALONG THE WAY GETTIN' TO KNOW FOLKS
OFF OF THE FAST TRACK
TAKIN' OUR LIVES BACK
SEEIN' THE GREAT BIG WORLDUP CLOSE
DRIVIN' THE BACK ROADS
VERSE:
A TINY TWO LANE BLACK-TOP WITH TREES TO HIDE IT
FIND OURSELVES A LITTLE PEACE AND QUIET
WE'LL HAVE LUNCH AT A SMALL CAFE
MEET SOMEONE WITH A SMILING FACE
ONCE WE'RE OFF THIS INTERSTATE
REPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE:
LET'S FIND OUT HOW IT FEELS TO BE, FREE
REPEAT CHORUS
Trail Creek Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
Pat Carter Productions
208-788-3460
Monte Thomas
208-286-0481