Turn it up
well, 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.”
“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
Ha-ooh-hoo, 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.”
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
Ha-ooh-hoo
Ha-ooh-hoo
Ha-ooh-hoo, play somethin’ country.”
Celebrating Country Roots with Attitude
“Play Something Country” by Brooks & Dunn captures the unapologetic energy of a classic country night out. The song’s protagonist is a bold, fun-loving woman who storms into the bar demanding real country music. Her confidence and love for icons like Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Alan Jackson, and Patsy Cline set the tone for an anthem that celebrates tradition while encouraging everyone to let loose. The lyrics paint a vivid scene—steel guitars, dancing, and a refusal to settle for anything less than genuine country vibes. Whether she’s calling out the DJ or plotting late-night adventures, her spirit embodies the unapologetic, wild heart of the genre.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Ronnie Dunn, Terry McBride
- Release Year: 2005
- Label: Arista Nashville