Red red red red red red red red redneck
Well the boys ’round here don’t listen to The Beatles
Run ole Bocephus through a jukebox needle
At a honky-tonk
Where their boots stomp
All night
What? (That’s right)
Yeah, and what they call work, digging in the dirt
Gotta get it in the ground ‘fore the rain come down
To get paid, to get the girl
In your 4-wheel drive
(A country boy can survive)
Yeah the boys ’round here
Drinking that ice-cold beer
Talkin’ ’bout girls, talkin’ ’bout trucks
Runnin’ them red dirt roads out, kicking up dust
The boys ’round here
Sending up a prayer to the man upstairs
Backwoods legit,
Don’t take no shit
Chew tobacco, chew tobacco, chew tobacco, spit
Aw heck
Red red red red red red red red red red redneck
Well the boys ’round here, they’re keeping it country
Ain’t a damn one know how to do the dougie
(You don’t do the dougie?)
No, I’m not in Kentucky
But these girls ’round here yep, they still love me
Yeah, the girls ’round here, they all deserve a whistle
Shakin’ that sugar, sweet as Dixie crystal
They like that “y’all”
And southern drawl
And just can’t help it ’cause they just keep fallin’
For the boys ’round here
Drinking that ice-cold beer
Talkin’ ’bout girls, talkin’ ’bout trucks
Runnin’ them red dirt roads out, kicking up dust
The boys ’round here
Sending up a prayer to the man upstairs
Backwoods legit,
Don’t take no shit
Chew tobacco, chew tobacco, chew tobacco, spit
Let me hear you say
(Ooh let’s ride)
Through the country side
(Ooh let’s ride)
Down to the river side
(Ooh let’s ride)
Hey now girl, hop inside
Me and you gonna take a little ride to the river
(Ooh let’s ride)
Let’s ride (That’s right)
Lay a blanket on the ground
(Ooh let’s ride)
Kissing and the crickets is the only sound
(Ooh let’s ride)
We out of town
Have you ever got down with a
(Ooh let’s ride)
Red red red red red red red red red red redneck?
Do you wanna get down with a
(Ooh let’s ride)
Red red red red red red red red red red redneck?
Girl you gotta get down
With the boys ’round here
Drinking that ice-cold beer
Talkin’ ’bout girls, talkin’ ’bout trucks
Runnin’ them red dirt roads out, kicking up dust
The boys ’round here
Sending up a prayer to the man upstairs
Backwoods legit,
Don’t take no shit
Chew tobacco, chew tobacco, chew tobacco, spit
Aw heck
(Ooh let’s ride)
Red red red red red red red red redneck
(Ooh let’s ride)
I’m one of them boys ’round here
(Ooh let’s ride)
Red red red red red red red red redneck
(Ooh let’s ride)
(Ooh let’s ride)
Well all I’m thinkin’ ’bout is you and me, how we’ll be
(Ooh let’s ride)
So come on girl, hop inside
(Ooh let’s ride)
Me and you, we’re gonna take a little ride
(Ooh let’s ride)
Lay a blanket on the ground
Kissing and the crickets is the only sound
(Ooh let’s ride)
We out of town
(Ooh let’s ride)
Girl you gotta get down with a
(Ooh let’s ride)
(Ooh let’s ride)
Come on through the country side
(Ooh let’s ride)
Down to the river side
Celebrating Country Living
“Boys ‘Round Here” by Blake Shelton is an energetic tribute to small-town Southern life. The song paints a vivid picture of rural America, where hard work, camaraderie, and simple pleasures reign supreme. Shelton’s lyrics highlight the pride and authenticity found among country folks, contrasting their lifestyle with more urban or mainstream influences. The recurring refrain about rednecks, ice-cold beer, trucks, and kicking up dust on dirt roads creates a sense of community that is both welcoming and unapologetically bold.
Backwoods Attitude and Local Flavor
The song playfully rejects trends like “the dougie,” instead doubling down on local customs such as chewing tobacco and listening to country legends. The mention of girls, riverside rides, and prayers to “the man upstairs” reflects values rooted in tradition, fun, and faith. Ultimately, “Boys ‘Round Here” is an anthem for those who embrace their roots and take pride in where they come from.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Craig Wiseman, Dallas Davidson, Rhett Akins
Release Year: 2013
Label: Warner Bros. Nashville