Chattahoochee
Alan Jackson · Original Album Classics [2011]
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Well, way down yonder on the Chattahoochee
It gets hotter than a hoochie-coochie
We laid rubber on the Georgia asphalt
We got a little crazy but we never got caught.
Down by the river on a Friday night
Pyramid of cans in the pale moonlight
Talkin' 'bout cars and dreamin' 'bout women
Never had a plan, just a livin' for the minute.
Yeah, way down yonder on the Chattahoochee
Never knew how much that muddy water meant to me
But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was
A lot about livin' and a little 'bout love.
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Well, we fogged up the windows in my old Chevy
I was willin' but she wasn't ready
So I settled for a burger and a grape snow-cone
I dropped her off early but I didn't go home.
Down by the river on a Friday night
Pyramid of cans in the pale moonlight
Talkin' 'bout cars and dreamin' 'bout women
Never had a plan, just a livin' for the minute.
Yeah, way down yonder on the Chattahochee
Never knew how much that muddy water meant to me
But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was
A lot about livin' and a little 'bout love.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, way down yonder on the Chattahochee
It gets hotter than a hoochie-coochie
We laid rubber on the Georgia asphalt
We got a little crazy but we never got caught.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, we fogged up the windows in my old Chevy
I was willin' but she wasn't ready
So I settled for a burger and a grape snow-cone
I dropped her off early but I didn't go home.
Down by the river on a Friday night
Pyramid of cans in the pale moonlight
Talkin' 'bout cars and dreamin' 'bout women
Never had a plan, just a livin' for the minute.
Yeah, way down yonder on the Chattahochee
Never knew how much that muddy water meant to me
But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was
A lot about livin' and a little 'bout love.
A lot about livin' and a little 'bout love.
--- Instrumental ---
Ya he
That's right...
Chattahoochee
Alan Jackson's 'Chattahoochee' stands as a defining anthem of modern country music, blending traditional storytelling with a polished, radio-friendly sound. Released on the compilation 'Original Album Classics [2011]', the track exemplifies Jackson's signature ability to weave personal narrative with universal themes of longing and resilience. The song's acoustic-driven arrangement and Jackson's distinctive vocal delivery have cemented its place in the genre's canon, resonating deeply with audiences who appreciate the balance of rustic authenticity and commercial appeal. As part of his extensive discography, this recording highlights his mastery of the ballad format, contributing significantly to his status as a leading figure in contemporary country music.