Country music is one of the most widely listened-to genres in the music world and that is because of the heart-touching lyrics you can find in all the country songs. For this reason, I have put together a list of 50 best country songs with lyrics so that you can appreciate the amazing penwork of country artists with me.
On this list, you will a wide range of songs from romantic ballads to heart-broken anthems that you can stream whenever you feel like you are going through it. The lyrics I have added will surely encourage you to check out these tracks.
Here are the 50 best country song lyrics, listed:
- Before He Cheats
- Follow Your Arrow
- Redneck Woman
- Walk the Line
- Coal Miner’s Daughter
- Die a Happy Man
- I’m Movin On
- All Your’n
- Crazy
- Wanted
- The Gambler
- You Had Me from Hello
- Take Me Home Country Roads
- Breathe
- Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain
- The Dance
- Ring of Fire
- It’s Your Love
- In the Jailhouse Now
- Cover Me Up
- Sunday Morning Coming Down
- Take Me There
- Waiting ‘Round to Die
- Forever and Ever, Amen
- Stand By Your Man
- She’s Everything
- Heartaches by the Number
- Thinkin’ About You
- He Stopped Loving Her Today
- God Gave Me You
- Paradise
- Amarillo by Morning
- Passionate Kisses
- Man! I Feel Like A Woman
- Bless the Broken Road
- King of the Road
- Lost In This Moment
- Your Cheatin’ Heart
- You’re Still the One
- Faded Love
- I Will Always Love You
- If You’re Reading This
- The Bones
- A Father’s Love
- Love Story
- I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry
- Mine
- Come A Little Closer
- Jolene
- Mama Tried
1. Before He Cheats
“I took a Louisville slugger to both headlights (both headlights)
Slashed a hole in all four tires
Maybe next time, he’ll think before he cheats”
I’m sure many people must wish they could wreck their cheating ex’s car, just like Carrie Underwood narrates in this song. This track is perfect for anyone who has recently gotten cheated on, Carrie gives you the idea of the perfect revenge, key his car!
We recommend you check this hit track out to see what the hype is about.
2. Follow Your Arrow
“You’re damned if you do, and you’re damned if you don’t
So you might as well just do whatever you want”
This famous song is by Kacey Musgraves and it is about the patriarchial, misogynistic society and how they always find a way to criticize women. It is a great song for young women to listen to, you should go check it out.
3. Redneck Woman
“Well, I ain’t never been the Barbie doll type
No, I can’t swig that sweet Champagne, I’d rather drink beer all night
In a tavern or a honky tonk or on a four-wheel drive tailgate”
This song is perfect for any bold woman who is considered “one of the boys” because of her blunt and rowdy personality. Gretchen Wilson sings about how she is a redneck woman rather than a Barbie doll.
4. Walk The Line
Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a fool for you
Because you’re mine, I walk the line
Just this one lyric alone is enough to melt any girl’s heart if their love dedicates this song to them. The song is a declaration of loyalty by Johnny Cash to his wife and I think this is one of the most heartfelt songs of all time, you should give it a listen.
5. Coal Miner’s Daughter
“Ah, and it’s so good to be back home again
Not much left but the floors, nothing lives here anymore
‘Cept the memories of a coal miner’s daughter”
In this song by Loretta Lynn, you can see her reminiscing on her life back when her father was a coal miner. She sings about the financial struggles they faced but how it never broke her family and I think it is a wholesome song that everyone should listen to.
6. Die A Happy Man
“Oh, if all I got is your hand in my hand
Baby, I could die a happy man”
Thomas Rhett knows how to write a beautiful love song and this track is an example of that. The singer sings to his lover how if he never got to see the Northern lights or the Eiffel Tower, he would still die a happy man if he was with his lover.
I think this would be a cute lyric to soft launch your boyfriend to, ladies if you know what I mean!
7. I’m Moving On
“Mister Engineer, take that throttle in hand
This rattler’s the fastest in the southern land”
Hank Snow wrote this song about a lover trying to move on from a heartbreak. We have all been in this situation so I think this relatable song will be a great listen for anyone.
This was the first Billboard country hit of the singer and rightly so.
8. All Your’n
“So I’ll love ya ’til my lungs give out
I ain’t lying
I’m all your’n and you’re all mine”
This lyric is the perfect love declaration, if you are shy and don’t know how to approach your crush just send them this track. Tyler Childers sings about how there are no two ways around this and how it’s a fact that he is hers and she is his.
9. Crazy
“Crazy for thinking that my love could hold you
I’m crazy for trying and crazy for crying”
If you are an obsessive hopeless romantic who has an anxious attachment style then Patsy Cline has the perfect song for you. Crazy is about criticizing oneself for being so crazy for a person and giving their all to them only for them to leave in the end.
10. Wanted
“But it’s more than one and one makes two
Put aside the math and the logic of it
You gotta know you’re wanted too”
This lovely song is by Hunter Hayes and the singer desperately tries to find the right words to express his love for the one he loves. If you also feel deep feelings for someone and want to desperately make them yours then you should check this hit song out.
11. The Gambler
“That the secret to survivin’
Is knowin’ what to throw away
And knowin’ what to keep”
Kenny Rogers decided to write a song to advise people on how to live life, as the lyrics suggest. It is a pretty solid advice and I recommend you check this song out to get the rest of the advice.
12. You Had Me From Hello
“Well, you had me from “Hello”
And I felt love start to grow”
This song is by Kenny Chesney and as you tell from the title and lyrics, the singer is describing his infatuation with a girl from the moment he laid his eyes on her. It is a very wholesome song, one that perfectly captures the feeling of what it’s like to have a crush.
13. Take Me Home Country Roads
“Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong”
If you live in the countryside, then you must relate deeply to this song by John Denver. The singer expresses nostalgia and desire to return to his homeland, where he grew up, in West Virginia.
14. Breathe
“All my thoughts just seem to settle on the breeze
When I’m lying wrapped up in your arms”
Faith Hill knew what she was doing when she released this song as it had all the lovers in a chokehold. The song shows how when you are with the person you love, everything seems to fade away and at the same time, the love can be so intoxicating you forget to breathe.
15. Blue Eyes Cryin’ In The Rain
“Love is like a dyin’ ember
And only memories remain”
If you have an ex you can’t get over and if they have blue eyes then you should give this heartbreak anthem by Willie Nelson a listen. The blue eyes in this song symbolize sadness as two lovers part ways.
16. The Dance
“Holding you
I held everything
For a moment
Wasn’t I the king?”
This song is a heartfelt anthem about a breakup but instead of mulling over in sadness, Garth Brooks manages to express his feelings for how such experiences are vital to grow in life. The singer cherishes the moment he spent with an old lover, despite the pain of losing them brought.
17. Ring of Fire
“I fell for you like a child
Oh, but the fire went wild”
Personally speaking, there are too many good lyrics in this song by Johnny Cash and I am having a hard time deciding which ones should get the spotlight. The song is about how wild love is, the “ring of fire” being used as a method to describe passionate love.
18. It’s Your Love
“It’s your love
It just does something to me
It sends a shock right through me
I can’t get enough”
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill collaborated to write this heartfelt love ballad that portrays the bond between two lovers beautifully. The song shows people how love can conquer all problems, it is just a matter of how strong it is.
19. In the Jailhouse Now
“I told him once or twice
To quit playin’ cards and shootin’ dice
He’s in the jailhouse now”
This song is famous and has been covered by many artists, including Jimmie Rodgers. It tells the humorous tale of a person who keeps getting arrested for breaking the law and his friend tries to stop him, only for him to get arrested as well.
20. Cover Me Up
“So, girl, leave your boots by the bed
We ain’t leaving this room
‘Til someone needs medical help”
I don’t think I need to explain what this song by Morgan Wallen is about, as you can probably tell by the lyrics. All I will say is, if you like spending steamy nights of passion with your lover then this song is for you.
21. Sunday Morning Coming Down
“On the Sunday morning sidewalk
Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned
‘Cause there’s something in a Sunday
Makes a body feel alone”
If you struggle with loneliness, especially the one that hits on a Sunday morning after a wild Saturday night, then this song by Kris Kristofferson is perfect for you. The song portrays how the singer wishes he was stoned so he would not have to deal with this loneliness.
22. Take Me There
“There’s a place in your heart nobody’s been
Take me there”
This opening lyric is too beautiful to ignore. Rascal Flatts sings about how he is curious to know everything about the girl he likes, from her first kiss to everything about her family. I think this perfectly shows us the feelings of a new couple and the urge to talk to them all the time.
23. Waiting ‘Round To Die
“Sometimes I don’t know where
This dirty road is taking me”
This song is by Townes Van Zandt and it is about a life of hardship, from childhood to adulthood. The singer in the end talks about how he found a good friend and now they’re both waiting around to die.
24. Forever and Ever, Amen
“Oh, baby, I’m gonna love you forever
Forever and ever amen”
Randy Travis sings about his love, commitment, and loyalty to his partner in Forever and Ever, Amen. This is a lovely heartfelt song and I recommend everyone check it out, you will not regret it.
25. Stand By Your Man
“Stand by your man
Give him two arms to cling to
And something warm to come to
When nights are cold and lonely”
This song by Tammy Wynette encourages ladies to stand by their partner at all times. I think it is a cute song but don’t let the men get it to their head, ladies!
26. She’s Everything
“And she’s everything I ever wanted
And everything I need”
Brad Paisley is seen expressing his love for his woman and how she is everything to him. He compares her to planets and wine and whatnot in this track and I think it is a lovely track.
27. Heartaches By The Number
“Heartaches by the number
Troubles by the score
Every day, you love me less
Each day I love you more”
This track by Ray Price is one of my favorite songs on this list because of the heartfelt lyrics in it as the singer recalls his countless heartbreaks. Every lover who has lost love should listen to this song.
28. Thinkin’ About You
“In the back of my mind, there’s a secret place
But the whole world knows by the smile on my face”
This is a country ballad by Trisha Yearwood in which the singer expresses how she can’t get a man off her mind he’s living in her head rent-free.
29. He Stopped Loving Her Today
“He stopped loving her today
They placed a wreath on his door”
This song is a heartwrenching ballad by George Jones who sings about a man who never stopped loving a woman even after they broke up. He only stopped loving her when he died, what a tragic day for his ex.
30. God Gave Me You
“There are no words here left to say, it’s true
God gave me you”
This heartfelt track by Blake Shelton is a love declaration to his wife, as he expresses his gratitude for her existence, thanking God that he sent her into his life.
31. Paradise
“When I die let my ashes float down the Green River
Let my soul roll on up to the Rochester dam
I’ll be halfway to Heaven with Paradise waitin’
Just five miles away from wherever I am”
John Prine wrote this song to show the world how his beautiful hometown was affected by coal
mining. The singer expresses his feelings of being buried in his hometown so he would only be halfway to heaven.
32. Amarillo By Morning
“But I’ll be lookin’ for eight
When they pull that gate”
If you want a joyful, optimistic song about the rodeo life, from riding bulls to many other adventures then you should listen to Amarillo By Morning by George Strait.
33. Passionate Kisses
“Do I want too much
Am I going overboard to want that touch”
This track by Lucinda Williams perfectly portrays the feelings of desire for affection and love by a lover. You should check this song out if you are a woman who is ovulating, you will not be disappointed!
34. Man! I Feel Like A Woman
“The best thing about bein’ a woman
Is the prerogative to have a little fun”
Shania Twain had no idea that she was releasing an anthem for women all around the world with this song. This is my favorite song on this list without a doubt and you should listen to it too.
35. Bless the Broken Road
“This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you”
Rascal Flatts wrote this track about the obstacles and hardships in life that lead every person toward true love. You may or may not agree with this but you have to agree this song is a treat for the ears.
36. King of the Road
“I’m a man of means by no means
King of the Road”
Roger Miller wrote this song about the carefree life of a hobo, I find it a bit insensitive but whatever gets the artists in Hollywood going.
37. Lost in the Moment
“Lost in this moment with you
I am completely consumed”
This track by Big & Rich is a lovely country ballad that expresses the love a person has for his partner.
38. Your Cheating Heart
“Your cheatin’ heart will make you weep
You’ll cry and cry and try to sleep”
Hank Williams woke up one day and chose violence as he wrote this track as he addresses a cheating partner, saying how she will never be happy and at peace in life.
39. You’re Still The One
“You’re still the one I run to
The one that I belong to”
If you almost broke up with a lover but didn’t and are grateful for this decision then You’re Still The One by Shania Twain is for you. The singer expresses gratitude for how she and her love made it through despite everything.
40. Faded Love
“With every heartbeat, I still think of you
And remember our faded love”
This song is by Patsy Cline and it is about an old lover and their love that faded over time. Patsy still misses him though, very typical of a woman in love.
41. I Will Always Love You
“’Cause we both know that I’m not
What you need
But I will always love you”
I’m sure everyone has heard this song by Dolly Parton and if you haven’t then I’m judging you. This heartbreaking ballad is about loving a past lover even though they are not together anymore.
42. If You’re Reading This
“If you’re reading this
There’s going to come a day
When you’ll move on”
This song by Tim McGraw is about a soldier in service who passed away, it is an emotional support song for the loved ones who miss him.
43. The Bones
“Call it dumb luck, but, baby, you and I
Can’t even mess it up although we both try”
Maren Morris uses bones as a metaphor to describe the bond of two lovers and how if the bones are good then the rest don’t matter.
44. A Father’s Love
“You see daddies don’t just love their children every now and then
It’s a love without end, amen”
This lovely ballad by George Strait is about a father’s love for his children and how it is without end, meaning it’s endless.
45. Love Story
“Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone
I’ll be waiting, all there’s left to do is run”
There’s no way I was not going to put Taylor Swift and her hit song, Love Story on this list. It is a rendition of the famous Romeo and Juliet but the ending is much happier than the original.
46. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry
“And as I wonder where you are
I’m so lonesome, I could cry”
Hank Williams should be named the King of sad country songs considering his discography is filled with them. This one is about loneliness and heartache, two very common universal experiences.
47. Mine
“Then you took me by surprise
You said, “I’ll never leave you alone”
Another hit song by Taylor Swift, this one is about a young love and how after a fight she was scared it was going to end but the guy surprised her, claiming he is hers and will never leave.
48. Come A little Closer
“I want to touch you like a cleansin’ rain
And let it wash all the hurt away”
This track by Dierks Bentley is about the desire to express love and affection towards a lover. You should listen to this song.
49. Jolene
“Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I’m begging of you please don’t take my man”
These lyrics are iconic and if you do not agree then we cannot be friends. Dolly Parton is begging another woman named Jolene not to take her man. Could never be me but it is a fun, classic song.
50. Mama Tried
“Dear old Daddy, rest his soul
Left my Mom a heavy load”
This song is by Merle Haggard and it is about a wayward son who acknowledges his mother’s sacrifices and efforts as a single mother after his father died.
FAQs
Who is the most famous country music singer of all time?
George Strait is known as one of the most famous country music singers of all time. This is because he has the most number-one songs on the Hot Country Chart, with the number touching 44.
Why is country music so popular?
Country music is one of the most popular genres because the lyrics of all the songs are relatable to everyone as they are about real and everyday life problems such as heartbreaks and losing loved ones.
Who is the most popular female country music singer?
Shania Twain is one of the most popular and widely known country music singers. She has sold over 100 million records making her the best-selling female country artist of all time.