Hey, hey, I’m out here bailin’ hay.
And all my friends are cruisin’ ’round town.
Checkin’ out the pretty girls
Hey! And what do they say
They say hey, hey,
Park that Deere, come out and play,
Kick that tire, wipe my perspire
Cause my whole life is hay.
Growin’ like weeds, stick out your teeth
Playin’ underneath the baby Jesus
Blowin’ out the truck, headin’ down the highway
Lookin’ pretty soft up in the loft
Come on baby kick your cowgirls off
I’m pickin’ you up after I draw my pay
And we’ll be rollin’ in the hay
Hey, hey, Ford, Dodge, Chevrolet
Different strokes for different folks
A little fella walks up in a pink beret
He says “Hey” – Hey, hell that’s OK
Turn the guitars up and raise them cups
Hell my whole life is hay.
Growin’ like weeds, stick out your teeth
Playin’ underneath the baby Jesus
Blowin’ out the truck, headin’ down the highway
Lookin’ pretty soft up in the loft
Come on baby kick your cowgirls off
I’m pickin’ you up after I draw my pay
And we’ll be rollin’ in the hay
Put it on a flatbed and go for a ride
Under the moonlight, you by my side
Give it to the cow, make it go moo
Koo-koo-kachoo, kick it off your shoe
Break a camel’s back, jack
Then you put it in a stack yeah.
Growin’ like weeds, stick out your teeth
Playin’ underneath the baby Jesus
Blowin’ out the truck, headin’ down the highway
Lookin’ pretty soft up in the loft
Come on baby kick your cowgirls off
I’m pickin’ you up after I draw my pay
And we’ll be rollin’ in the hay
My whole life is hay
Rollin’ in the hay
Hey!
Now come here, hey, hey
Hey!
Life in the Hay: A Joyful Country Snapshot
“Hey” by Blake Shelton is an energetic, tongue-in-cheek celebration of rural life and the simple joys found in hard work, community, and good company. The lyrics paint a vivid scene of a small-town summer, where baling hay, cruising around in classic trucks, and sharing laughter with friends define the rhythm of life. Shelton’s playful wordplay—like inviting someone to “kick your cowgirls off” or referencing different truck brands—adds a sense of humor and authenticity that fans of country music will instantly recognize. The chorus’s repetition of “my whole life is hay” underlines the pride and comfort Shelton finds in his roots, making this track both an anthem for rural living and a fun, lighthearted listen.
Song Credits
- Artist: Blake Shelton
- Release Year: 2003
- Label: Warner Bros. Nashville