Owe Them More Than That feat. Tim McGraw
Kenny Rogers · Back to the Well [Sanctuary] [2003]
Old Hank was a drifter passing thro',
He stayed long enough to cry the blues,
Acquainted with the bottle, he knew the good Lord too,
Hank was drifter passing through.
Lefty was an old ragged son,
Je felt every word he ever sang,
And when it came to see him,
Lord, he showed them how it's done,
Old Lefty was an old ragged son.
They broke the ground on the road that we go down today,
like a train whistle passing, their voices are starting to fade.
There are some who sing their phrases, others tip their hats,
But it seems like we owe 'em more than that.
Marty painted pictures with a song,
El Paso made the whole world sing along,
With the story of Felina and the cowboy in her arms,
Marty painted pictures with a song.
Waylon was the outlaw of our time,
Not afraid to lay it on the line,
He went against the grain,
And he always spoke his mind,
Waylon was the outlaw of our time.
They broke the ground on the road that we go down today,
like a train whistle passing, their voices are starting to fade.
There are some who sing their phrases, others tip their hats,
But it seems like we owe 'em more than that.
Yeah, we'll do...
He stayed long enough to cry the blues,
Acquainted with the bottle, he knew the good Lord too,
Hank was drifter passing through.
Lefty was an old ragged son,
Je felt every word he ever sang,
And when it came to see him,
Lord, he showed them how it's done,
Old Lefty was an old ragged son.
They broke the ground on the road that we go down today,
like a train whistle passing, their voices are starting to fade.
There are some who sing their phrases, others tip their hats,
But it seems like we owe 'em more than that.
Marty painted pictures with a song,
El Paso made the whole world sing along,
With the story of Felina and the cowboy in her arms,
Marty painted pictures with a song.
Waylon was the outlaw of our time,
Not afraid to lay it on the line,
He went against the grain,
And he always spoke his mind,
Waylon was the outlaw of our time.
They broke the ground on the road that we go down today,
like a train whistle passing, their voices are starting to fade.
There are some who sing their phrases, others tip their hats,
But it seems like we owe 'em more than that.
Yeah, we'll do...
Owe Them More Than That
Kenny Rogers delivers a soulful country ballad featuring Tim McGraw on his 2003 album Back to the Well. The recording captures the warmth and storytelling tradition central to Rogers' career, blending his signature vocal style with collaborative chemistry. Released during a period where Rogers continued to explore new musical partnerships while honoring his legacy, the track exemplifies the genre's emphasis on emotional depth and narrative songwriting. It stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of classic country instrumentation and the power of duet arrangements in modern country music.