Baby baby baby
He’s got you cryin’ again
Baby baby baby
He’s got you cryin’ again
He’s a Good Old Boy but he’s a Bad Old Boyfriend.
I know that he loves you
Looks like he’d show it now and then
I know that he loves you
Looks like he’d show it now and then
He’s a Good Old Boy but he’s a Bad Old Boyfriend.
He kicks off his shoes throws down this coat
Opens a beer grabs the remote
Your never heard your seldom seen
A joker don’t deserve a queen
Baby baby baby
Why don’t you just get rid of him (Tell him to go)
He’s a Good Old Boy but he’s a Bad Old Boyfriend. (That’s right)
He makes you cry I’ll make you laugh
He rubs you wrong I’ll rub your back
Your never heard your seldom seen
A joker don’t deserve a queen
Baby baby baby
Why don’t you just get rid of him (Bye Bubba)
He’s a Good Old Boy but he’s a Bad Old Boyfriend.
He’s a Good Old Boy but he’s a Bad Old Boyfriend.
Good Old Boy Bad Old Boyfriend.
Exploring the Story Behind “Good Old Boy, Bad Old Boyfriend”
Blake Shelton’s “Good Old Boy, Bad Old Boyfriend” paints a vivid picture of a familiar love dilemma. The narrative centers on a woman whose partner is the quintessential “good old boy”—charming and likable to outsiders, yet lacking as a boyfriend. Shelton’s lyrics highlight the recurring pain the protagonist suffers, with the phrase “he’s got you cryin’ again” echoing throughout. The song contrasts the boyfriend’s laid-back, inattentive ways with the narrator’s promise of better treatment, creating an emotional tug-of-war. There’s a strong sense of empathy as the narrator urges the woman to see her worth and consider moving on from a love that fails to lift her up.
Song Credits
Artist: Blake Shelton
Song: Good Old Boy, Bad Old Boyfriend