Guys Like Me
Eric Church
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I wear a greasy ball cap I like my shirt un-tucked I spend Saturdays working on my truck I don't like to fight But I ain't scared to bleed Most don't mess with a guy like me 'Cause guys like me drink too many beers on Friday after work Our best blue jeans have Skoal rings We wear our boots to church So rough around the edges It's hard to believe that girls like you Love guys like me Your daddy worked at the bank Mine worked on cars You went to college I pulled graveyard You must have had your pick Of all the trust fund types But you came back to me and only God knows why 'Cause guys like me drink too many beers on Friday after work Our best blue jeans have Skoal rings We wear our boots to church So rough around the edges It's hard to believe that girls like you Love guys like me Now there's a lot of guys like me out there In a lot of little towns And tellin' all our buddies we won't ever settle down We say that's just the way we are, and the way we'll always be So God sends girls like you for guys like me Thank God there's girls like you for guys like me
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Written by: DERIC RUTTAN, ERIC CHURCH
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10 facts about this song
Release and Chart SuccessReleased in 2006, "Guys Like Me" is a single by country musician Eric Church from his album "Sinners Like Me". It charted at No. 17 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs.
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Album SuccessThe song comes from his debut album, "Sinners Like Me," which debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart.
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Genre"Guys Like Me" is a classic example of Eric Church's country-rock style, as it seamlessly blends the energy of rock with country's storytelling tradition.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Eric Church in collaboration with Deric Ruttan. It showcases classic country themes of self-work, love, and pride in ones' identity.
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Popular Live Song"Guys Like Me" is a crowd favorite at Eric Church concerts as the song's engaging and relatable lyrics resonate with his fan base.
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Music VideoThe music video for 'Guys Like Me' was directed by Scott Speer and it portrays Church and his band performing the song in various locations.
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Public RecognitionThe song helped increase Church's visibility in the country music scene, solidifying his place as a dynamic country music artist.
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Storytelling Song"Guys Like Me" tells the story of a hard-working, blue-collar man with a rebellious streak who wins the heart of a clean-cut, well-bred woman. This narrative storytelling is a common theme in Church's songs.
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InfluenceThe song's success helped reinforce Church's reputation for pushing the boundaries of traditional country music with an edgier, rock-influenced sound.
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FanbaseThe song’s relatable lyrics and catchy tune help Church to build his loyal fanbase, known as the "Church Choir".
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