About the song
Toby Keith’s “You Ain’t Much Fun”
“You Ain’t Much Fun” is a country song written and recorded by Toby Keith. It was released in March 1995 as the third single from his 1994 album Boomtown. The song reached number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and number three on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
The song is a humorous take on a relationship that has gone stale. The narrator’s partner is no longer fun to be around, and they seem to have lost interest in everything. The narrator sings about how they used to have a lot of fun together, but now it seems like all they do is argue. They are tired of their partner’s negative attitude and are ready to move on.
“You Ain’t Much Fun” is a catchy song with a clever turn of phrase. Keith’s vocals are strong and expressive, and he delivers the song with a sense of humor. The song’s lyrics are relatable to anyone who has ever been in a relationship that has lost its spark.
The song was a critical and commercial success. It was praised by critics for its humor and Keith’s performance. The song was also a hit with fans, reaching number two on the country charts. “You Ain’t Much Fun” is a Toby Keith classic and a must-listen for any fan of country music.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Toby Keith and Carl Goff Jr.
- It was produced by Nelson Larkin and Harold Shedd.
- The song was released on March 13, 1995.
- It reached number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and number three on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
- The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Male Vocalist in 1996.
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Lyrics
“Toby Keith – You Ain’t Much Fun”
I used to come home late and not a minute too soonBarking like a dog, howling at the moonYou’d be mad as an ol’ red hen, up all night wonderin’ where I beenI’d fall down and say come help me, honeyYou laughed out loud, I guess you thought it was funnyBut I sobered up, and I got to thinkin’Girl, you ain’t much fun since I quit drinkin’Now I’m paintin’ the house and I’m mendin’ the fenceI guess I gone out and lost all my good senseToo much work is hard for your healthI could’ve died drinkin’, now I’m killing myselfNow I’m feedin’ the dog, sackin’ the trashIt’s honey do this, honey do thatI sobered up, and I got to thinkin’Girl, you ain’t much fun since I quit drinkin’Now I’m fixin’ the sink and I’m mowin’ the grassYou made me a list and I’m bustin’ my, wellAll broke down, tails been draggin’It’s a tough ol’ life up here on the wagonNow I’m feedin’ the dog, sackin’ the trashIt’s honey do this, honey do thatI sobered up, and I got to thinkin’Girl, you ain’t much fun since I quit drinkin’Yeah, I sobered up, and I got to thinkin’Girl, you ain’t much fun since I quit drinkin’