Out in the country past the city limits sign
Well there’s a honky tonk near the county line
The joint starts jumpin everynight when the sun goes down
They got whiskey, women, music and smoke
It’s where all the cowboy folk go to boot scootin’ boogie
I’ve got a good job I work hard for my money
When it’s quittin time I hit the door runnin’
I fire up my pickup truck and let the horses run
I go flyin’ down that highway to that hide-a-way
Stuck out in the woods to do the boot scootin’ boogie
Yeah, heel, toe, docie doe come on baby let’s go boot scootin’
Whoa, Cadillac, Black jack, baby meet me outback we’re gonna boogie
Oh get down, turn around go to town boot scootin’ boogie
The bartender asks me says son what’ll it be
I want a shot at that redhead yonder lookin’ at me
The dance floors hoppin’ and it’s hotter than the fourth of July
I see outlaws, in-laws, crooks and straights all out makin’ it shake
Doin’ the boot scootin’ boogie
Yeah, heel, toe, docie doe come on baby let’s go boot scootin’
Whoa, Cadillac, Black jack, baby meet me outback we’re gonna boogie
Oh get down, turn around go to town boot scootin’ boogie
Yeah, heel, toe, docie doe come on baby let’s go boot scootin’
Whoa, Cadillac, Black jack, baby meet me outback we’re gonna boogie
Yeah, get down, turn around go to town boot scootin’ boogie
I said get down, turn around go to town boot scootin’ boogie
Oh get down, turn around go to town boot scootin’ boogie
A Country Anthem for Every Dance Floor
“Boot Scootin’ Boogie” by Brooks & Dunn is a vibrant celebration of rural nightlife and the joy of country dancing. The lyrics transport listeners to a lively honky-tonk just past the city limits, where hard-working folks unwind after a long week. The recurring theme of escaping the daily grind for a night of dancing, camaraderie, and a little romance is woven throughout. The playful nods to classic line dance steps—”heel, toe, docie doe”—invite everyone to join in, making the song a staple at country bars and dance halls. The track’s spirited energy and vivid storytelling capture the essence of country living, blending nostalgia with the thrill of the night out.
Song Credits
- Artist: Brooks & Dunn
- Songwriters: Ronnie Dunn
- Release Year: 1992
- Label: Arista Nashville