Out in the country past the city limits sign
Well, there’s a honky-tonk near the county line
The joint starts jumping every night when the sun goes down
They got whiskey, women, music and smoke
It’s where all the cowboy folk go to boot-scooting boogie
Well, I’ve got a good job. I work hard for my money
When it’s quitting time, Lord, I hit the door running
I fire up my pickup truck and let the horses run
I go flying down that highway to that hide-a-way
Stuck out in the woods to do the boot-scooting boogie
Yeah, heel, toe
Docie doe
Come on, baby, let’s go
Boot-scooting
Whoa, Cadillac
Black Jack
Baby, meet me outback
We’re gonna boogie
Oh get down
Turn around
Go to town
Boot-scooting boogie
The bartender asks me. Says, “What’ll it be?”
I want a shot at that redhead yonder looking at me
The dance floors hopping and it’s hotter than the Fourth Of July
I see outlaws, in-laws, crooks and straights
All out making it shake, shake, shake
Doing the boot-scooting boogie
Yeah, heel, toe
Docie doe
Come on, baby, let’s go
Boot-scooting
Whoa, Cadillac
Black Jack
Baby, meet me outback
We’re gonna boogie
Oh get down
Turn around
Go to town
Boot-scooting boogie
Yeah. Get down
Turn around
Go to town
Boot-scooting boogie
Oh get down
Turn around
Go to town
Boot-scooting boogie
Yeah
Kicking Up Dust: An Anthem of Country Nightlife
“Boot Scootin’ Boogie” by Brooks & Dunn encapsulates the quintessential spirit of country nightlife, painting a vivid picture of rural escapism. The lyrics transport listeners to a lively honky-tonk on the outskirts of town, where hard work gives way to celebration. The song celebrates the simple joys of letting loose after a long week, with music, dancing, and camaraderie at the heart of the experience. The chorus, punctuated by the playful calls to “heel, toe, docie doe,” invites everyone—no matter their walk of life—to join in the communal fun of line dancing and revelry. Through its energetic melodies and relatable storytelling, the track remains a beloved anthem for country music fans and dancehalls alike.
Song Credits
- Artist: Brooks & Dunn
- Songwriters: Ronnie Dunn
- Release Year: 1992
- Label: Arista Nashville