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Songs By Tracy Byrd
On The Acoustic
Welcome to my songs by Tracy Byrd page. Tracy Byrd is an American country music singer who has been making hit songs for over three decades. Born in Vidor, Texas, in 1966, Byrd grew up listening to classic country music and started playing guitar and singing in local bands when he was a teenager. He signed his first recording contract in 1992 and went on to become one of the most successful country artists of the 1990s and 2000s.
In this webpage, we will take a closer look at some of Tracy Byrd's most popular songs and provide you with some background information on each of them and offer a collection of full lesson tutorials available for purchase, song demos along with several free chord sheets in .pdf format and some rhythm tips on playing each song.
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Songs By Tracy Byrd
Chords, Lyrics, Rhythm Tips, Tutorials
1. I'm From The Country
I'm From The Country was written by Marty Brown and Stan Webb and can be found on his album of the same name, released in 1998.
The song was released as a single in 1998, it reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and hit #1 in Canada.
There was an official music video featuring Byrd and his band performing in a field, surrounded by horses, cows, and other farm animals. The video showcases the rural lifestyle that the song celebrates.
This one has some lead in it with a drop D tuning but only three chords, which are D, G, and A. For rhythm in this one play mainly down strokes with a rock and roll vibe and blend in a few riffs.
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2. Lifestyles Of The Not So Rich And Famous
Lifestyles Of The Not So Rich And Famous was one of four singles from his 1994 album No Ordinary Man.
The song was written by Tim Nichols and Craig Wiseman and managed to hit #4 on both the US and Canadian country charts.
There was an official video put out to promote this number.
My version of this song is slightly more bluesy than the original country recording by Tracy Byrd.
This song I'm playing in D with drop D tuning and in a bluesy vibe, which is different from the original played in E and a faster country vibe. The chords here are D, G and an A with a down up down up rhythm pattern. No lead but a few riffs throughout.
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3. Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo
Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo hails from his album "Ten Rounds", with this song being the lead single. It peaked at #1 on the US Country Charts, and his 2nd #1 hit since 1993. The song crossed over on the Billboard Hot 100 at #26.
The song was written by Casey Beathard and Michael Heeney and found on the album "Ten Rounds".
The official music video features Byrd and his band performing in a bar, with shots of tequila being served and people dancing.
Garth Brooks had also recorded the song but in a phone conversation, Byrd assured him the song was going to do well as a single for him (Byrd), so Garth let him have the single release and held off. To my knowledge Garth Brooks never did release his version as a single. A true gentleman right there.
I play this one with drop D tuning and with a root up down up root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. There is some lead work here with the chords D, G, A and a Bm.
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4. The Keeper Of The Stars
The Keeper Of The Stars is from the Tracy Byrd "No Ordinary Man" album from 1994 but was not written by Tracy Byrd but instead was written by Dickey Lee, Karen Staley, and Danny Mayo
The track was released as a single in 1995 and it reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It also won an ACM Award for Song Of The Year a year after its release.
The official music video features Byrd singing the song in a beautiful outdoor setting, with images of stars, planets, and galaxies superimposed on the screen.
The album version is a bit higher than the single version as Byrd did a second recording a bit lower as he felt more comfortable in that key vocally. A third recording was done for the 2001 album "Ten Rounds".
The chords here are C, Gsus, G, Am, Am/G, F, Dm, E and an Em with a capo 1st fret in standard tuning. For rhythm play a root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern but no lead required.
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5. The Truth About Men
The Truth About Men had a few guests including Blake Shelton, Andy Griggs and Montgomery Gentry and hails from the 2003 album of the same name.
The song reached #13 on the US Country charts and crossed over to #77 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song was written by Paul Overstreet and Rory Lee Feek of (Joey & Rory).
The official music video features Byrd and his band performing in a bar, with women dancing and flirting with the men.
This one has a root down root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern and no lead required. I play this in standard tuning with the chords C, F, D7, G, C7, Am, and B.
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6. The Watermelon Crawl
The Watermelon Crawl was a big hit for country singer Tracy Byrd back in 1994. It was written by Buddy Brock and Zack Turner and hails from his album "No Ordinary Man".
The song reached #4 in the US and #8 in Canada. There was a Tracy Byrd Watermelon Crawl video shot to help promote the song and that location was in McEwen Tennessee, at the Irish Picnic Fairgrounds.
This one is in standard tuning with some lead and a root down up down down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. The three chords here are G, D7 and a C.
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Thank you for dropping by my songs by Tracy Byrd page.
Tracy Byrd's music has been a staple of country radio for more than 30 years. His catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and down-home charm have made him a fan favorite, and his legacy as one of the most successful country artists of all time is secure. We hope this webpage has given you a better understanding of Tracy Byrd's music and helped you appreciate his artistry even more.
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