Yes, she blew through the door like TNT,
Put her hand on her hip, pointed a finger at me.
Said: “I’m a whiskey drinkin’, cowboy chasin’, helluva time.
“I like Kenny, Keith, Alan and Patsy Cline.
“I’m a full grown Queen Bee lookin’ for honey.
“Ha-ooh-hoo, aw, play somethin’ country.”
Yeah, the band took a break,
The DJ played P Diddy.
She said: “I didn’t come here to hear,
“Somethin’ thumpin’ from the city.”
Said: “I, I shaved my legs, I paid my money.
“Ha-ooh-hoo, play somethin’ country.
“Ha-ooh-hoo, aw, play somethin’ country.”
Crank up the band, play the steel guitar.
Hank it up a little, let’s rock this bar.
Threw back a shot; yelled: “I’m a George Strait junkie.
“Ha-ooh-hoo, play somethin’ country.
“Ha-ooh-hoo, aw, play somethin’ country.”
Yeah, the bartender yelled: “Y’all, it’s closin’ time.”
She got this wild look on her face,
An’ said: “Your truck or mine,
“I know a place down the road,
“It’s kinda funky.
“Ha-ooh-hoo, all out in the country.
“Ha-ooh-hoo, now, play somethin’ country.”
Crank up the band, play the steel guitar.
Hank it up a little, let’s rock this bar.
Threw back a shot; yelled: “I’m a George Strait junkie.
“Ah-ooh-hoo, play somethin’ country.
“Ha-ooh-hoo, now, play somethin’ country.”
[Instrumental break]
Crank up the band, play the steel guitar.
Hank it up a little, let’s rock this bar.
Threw back a shot; yelled: “I’m a George Strait junkie.
“Ah-ooh-hoo, play somethin’ country.
“Ha-ooh-hoo, play somethin’ country.”
Unleashing the Country Spirit
“Play Something Country” by Brooks & Dunn is a rousing anthem dedicated to those who crave the rowdy, authentic energy of country music. The song captures the arrival of a bold, unapologetic woman who storms into a bar, demanding real country tunes over mainstream hits. Her fiery personality is evident as she lists her favorite classic artists and insists the band turn up the steel guitar. The narrative cleverly blends humor and attitude, celebrating the traditions and characters that make country music so beloved. The refrain, with its memorable “Ha-ooh-hoo,” becomes an irresistible call-to-action for everyone to join in the fun.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Ronnie Dunn, Terry McBride
Release Year: 2005
Label: Arista Nashville