Blame it all on my roots, I showed up in boots
And ruined your black tie affair
The last one to know, the last one to show
I was the last one you thought you’d see there
And I saw the surprise and the fear in his eyes
When I took his glass of champagne
And I toasted you, said, “Honey, we may be through
But you’ll never hear me complain”
‘Cause I’ve got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases my blues away
And I’ll be OK
Yeah, I’m not big on social graces
Think I’ll slip on down to the oasis
Oh, I’ve got friends in low places
Well, I guess I was wrong, I just don’t belong
But then I’ve been there before
Everything’s all right, I’ll just say good night
And I’ll show myself to the door
Hey, I didn’t mean to cause a big scene
Just give me an hour and then
Well, I’ll be as high as that ivory tower
That you’re livin’ in
‘Cause I’ve got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases my blues away
And I’ll be OK
Yeah, I’m not big on social graces
Think I’ll slip on down to the oasis
Oh, I’ve got friends in low places
Oh, I’ve got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases my blues away
And I’ll be OK
Yeah, I’m not big on social graces
Think I’ll slip on down to the oasis
Oh, I’ve got friends in low places
Yeah, I’ve got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases my blues away
And I’ll be OK
Yeah, I’m not big on social graces
Think I’ll slip on down to the oasis
Oh, I’ve got friends in low places
Yeah, I’ve got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases my blues away
And I’ll be OK
About Garth Brooks
Known as Troyal Garth Brooks, Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.) made his name as one of the best-selling solo artists of all time thanks to his crossover appeal.
Career
In the 1950s, Brooks’ mother had a brief recording career with Capitol Records. Despite this, he initially showed little interest in music, focusing instead on athletics. Brooks got a track scholarship to Oklahoma State University, where he met guitarist Ty England, with whom he performed at area nightclubs. Following his graduation from advertising school in 1984, Brooks moved to Nashville, hoping to break into the music industry. In just one day, Brooks returned to Oklahoma from this initial trip into the heart of country music. He was signed to Capitol Records in 1988 after marrying Sandy Mahl, his college girlfriend, and moving to Nashville a year later.
England and Brooks formed one of country music’s most lucrative partnerships following the release of Brooks’ 1989 eponymous debut album. Brooks established an easy onstage banter that became a trademark of his live performances as he toured in support of his debut album. Even though Garth Brooks’ albums sold well, critics and listeners couldn’t have anticipated what was going to happen. As a result of singles like “Friends in Low Places,” Brooks’ 1989 blockbuster No Fences sold more than 17 million copies. His live performances eschewed country traditions altogether, embracing instead the spectacle of 1970s arena rock, while his music blurred the line between pop and country. Pyrotechnics and light shows were incorporated into Brooks’ concerts, and the singer walked around the stage while using a wireless microphone.
In 1991, Brooks released Ropin’ the Wind, another genre-bending album that combined classic rock and honky-tonk. With more than 14 million copies sold, it was the best selling single on the Billboard pop chart. With Beyond the Season (1992) and The Chase (1992), Brooks departed from the pop sound of his previous albums. In Pieces (1993) marked a return to Brooks’ playful rock-influenced tunes after The Chase posted sales figures in the millions. As well as the concert album Double Live (1998), Fresh Horses (1995) and Sevens (1997) were later releases.
Under the pseudonym Chris Gaines, Brooks recorded a straightforward pop album in 1999. In the Life of Chris Gaines (1999) collected the character’s “greatest hits” along with a fictional backstory portrayed by Brooks. Although Babyface and Don Was provided impeccable production to the album, its content was overshadowed by questions about why Brooks would take his career in such an unorthodox direction.
As a result of his divorce, Brooks put his music career on hold until he could turn 18 with his youngest daughter. After an extended break, Brooks released Scarecrow (2001), his last studio album before he returned to country pop. Trisha Yearwood, a country star who often duets with Brooks, was Brooks’ wife when he married her in 2005. Despite his commitment to “retirement,” Brooks occasionally performed live shows, such as nine sold-out concerts in Kansas City, Missouri, in 2007 and five shows benefiting Los Angeles firefighters and wildfire victims in 2008. As a result of these short performances, Brooks appeared eager to return to the stage, and in October 2009 he announced his retirement and an extended engagement at a Las Vegas casino.