Brooks, Garth - Guy Goin' Nowhere Lyrics






Don't waste your life behind that guitar
You may get gone, but you won't get far
You're not the first, boy you won't be the last
And you can tell us all about it when you come crawlin' back
Cause that road you're on, it just winds and winds
You're spinning your wheels, and wastin' your time

But when the lights come up and I hear the band
And where they said I'd never be is right here where I stand
I see the crowd and I look around, and I can't find an empty chair
Not bad for a boy goin' nowhere

Now I get these calls, out on the road
Yeah we heard your song on the radio
We always said you'd make it big back then
Yeah and I tell everybody that I knew you back when
So don't forget us little folks
When you crash and burn, remember we told you so

But then the lights come up and I hear the band
And where they said I'd never be is right here in Spokane
I see the crowd and I look around, and I can't find an empty chair
Not bad for a guy goin' nowhere

And I need to thank the Father for every song I sing
And for everyone who ever said I'd never be anything
It took a whole lot of 'yes I wills' and 'I don't cares'
A lot of run down dives and bars and rain soaked fairs
To get to all of you down here and way back there
Not bad for a guy goin' nowhere
Not bad for a boy goin' nowhere





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  1. J.... D....

    He ought to do Ashleys ,"Bible and a .44. " He got just the voice for it.
    If you haven't heard it you're missing out.
    John Davis jax fl

    J.... D....

    He has asked her about that song. Saying that "the man I'm n the song is Mrs. Yearwoods Daddy to a T". Maybe he will sing it one day!

  2. J.... D....

    O would like to hear him do a studio cut of this where he could put his full power behind it.
    Amazing song. Big fan of Ashley too.

  3. J.... D....

    Good job. Song speaks from the heart of every musician on every stage everywhere. Even GB

  4. J.... D....

    OK Garth. I get it.

  5. T.... G....

    You know your good when Garth sings your songs. Good stuff

  6. C.... H....

    Braaaah, ASH IS AN INSPIRATIONAL ARTIST❣️❣️❣️ SHE REMINDS YOU OF YOU THATS WHY THIS SONG HITS HOME WITH YA👌🏻👌🏻❣️

  7. J.... G....

    That time Garth brooks dang your song to a packed arena. Nice job Ashley McBryde.

  8. N.... W....

    Good version of a great song. Ashley McBryde is great. Nice for Garth to give kudos to new artists

  9. S.... s....

    This song always gives me goosebumps

  10. D.... T....

    Watch Ashley sing at the Oprey. Will make you cry

  11. L.... D....

    ... this is Garth...how is it that her original version is SO MUCH BETTER?!?!

    L.... D....

    Love Garth, but I thought the Same thing! lol Watch her Opry version, best one yet

  12. S.... G....

    Love it ! He could sing anything and I would like it

  13. B.... ....

    Yeah, Ashley's version is 30000 times better. Garth butchered it.

  14. f.... J....

    Impressive Troyal singing your song, good job Ashley.

  15. B.... C....

    Love how he plays around with the lyrics too!

  16. C.... S....

    This is how has-been sellouts hang on---- by stealing stuff from up and coming real stars. Ashley has more real in her than fake phony sellout Garth will ever have. So sad that so many Garth fans missed it. He singlehandedly ruined country music. All about the marketing.

    C.... S....

    Jealous much?

    C.... S....

    Sthellup. He's giving props to the talented woman.

  17. J.... T....

    Garth, how great of you to give Ashley McBryde this shout out....Garth is THE MAN!

  18. �.... ....

    When you have to play other people’s songs......

  19. S.... S....

    Don't really care what anyone says because I know he changed some things but I would listen to Garth 200 times before I listend to Ashley

  20. C.... F....

    Sorry but this is a sacrilege, Ashley is the real hero!!  Doesn't he have any new material, I totally respect him for what he is accomplished, but why does he have to _uck with her song.  I am sticking with the original and let that one motivate me.  I am wishing Ashley all the success this world can offer.!!

    C.... F....

    You don't know business do you

  21. R.... M....

    "I'm not going to do this half as good as she does" - brother, you got that right ... but the endorsement won't do Ashley any harm I think ... just really surprised that Garth, legend that he is, is unable to read and get the real feeling of this song.

    R.... M....

    Legend is your a complete moron and nobody likes you but that's why they call you little dick or is it?

  22. E.... B....

    This is the Garth I've been missing.

  23. K.... M....

    Ashley wrote a great song but he should have kept it original.... still did good job though

  24. 1.... ....

    You know the only thing that makes this song even better is hearing Garth Brooks sing it live in Spokane. I'm going crazy over Ashley McBryde and Garth Brooks is already my favorite. I didn't know whether I should jump up-and-down and scream or sit in the chair and cry and reflect.

  25. D.... G....

    Amazing. A legend showing respect for an upcoming legend. Big things are coming your way Ms. Ashley McBryde.

  26. J.... D....

    GO Garth. Get rid of the beard.

  27. B.... ....

    I couldn’t even imagine the chills hey by the way Garth sang your song in his show

  28. S.... W....

    What a great remake Garth..... Ashley is the real deal and awesome songwriter... Garth could make this a #1 as "Boy Going No Where"

    S.... W....

    Stan Weaver now that wouldn’t be very nice !!!!!!stealing the poor girls song....what he should do is back the song, being that he is this big superstar! that’s Won every damn award there is,,,,, TWICE LOLOLOLOL👌🏻👌🏻

  29. d.... ....

    Seen Ashley at the CMA Fest in Nashville in June, also at the Grand Ole Opry same week and she is just amazing. I love her album "Girl Going Nowhere", her rendition of this song is 100 times better than Garth's, I also love all of Garth's music but he butchered that song. Check her Album out, but especially her version at the Grand Ole Opry when you can feel how much every word of that song means to her. Next Country Music superstar in my opinion.

    d.... ....

    This is Ashley's song. It'll never be anything but her song to the folks who love her.

  30. w.... ....

    How awesome for Ashley McBryde, class act Garth. ARKANSAS!!!

  31. J.... ....

    ❤❤❤ love that song.

  32. J.... L....

    Garth as much as I like you, I've got to say you Butcher the hell out of Ashley McBryde's song. I seen Ashley live in June 2018 she is going to be country music's next Female Entertainer of the Year 2019 !!!!

  33. J.... B....

    She wrote this song with my brother Jeremy Bussey. I think its one of rhe best sonvs he's worked on by far

    J.... B....

    Jonathan Bussey HELL RIIIIIIIIIGHT ❣️❣️

    J.... B....

    And now look at that song!!! Grammy noms and everything!!! LIKE FOR REAL?!?! It's about time! Couldn't be nay happier for Miss Ashley and your brother!! Congrats to them for sure and that whole crew!

    J.... B....

    It's a bad ass song

    J.... B....

    Awesome. And Garth Brooks sung it. Fucking WOW!!! It's a beautiful song

  34. O.... ....

    The best part about the rise of Ashley McBryde is how her biggest fans are the who's-who of Nashville for the last 25 years.

  35. T.... P....

    OMG. This gave me goosebumps. I love Ashley McBryde. Garth does a great job on this song.

  36. C.... E....

    Wow! I love Ashley. This is amazing! She's going places!!!!

  37. M.... L....

    Got chills! When Garth sings your song and gives you kudos, hell yes! She deserves it!

  38. H.... B....

    Ashley Mcbryde wrote an amazing song, and does an amazing job. I think Garth should cut this. It sounds like it could be vintage Garth.

    H.... B....

    Did you see the comment by Ashley McBride, Garth asked for her blessing to record this one on his triple live. She is on her way up

    H.... B....

    Hyikj Bama Thats what I was thinking to, And like I commented, it hits home for a lot of people

  39. J.... S....

    garth sukz now imo

  40. M.... W....

    I think he could sing the phone book & I would like it. Very good rendition.

    M.... W....

    Michael W LeMaster, bud, I suggest you get an unlisted number then ...

  41. T.... W....

    This tells you exactly how amazing Ashley Mcbryde is an artist

    T.... W....

    Troy Walls yes! She’s the “total” package artist❤️

  42. J.... S....

    :O *mind blows*

  43. L.... B....

    "Thank you for that, by the way..." I love Garth.

  44. t.... p....

    I first heard of her by Miranda Lambert...she on the road with Miranda right now ...

  45. R.... A....

    Incredible song! Here’s a beautiful acoustic cover by Brandon Stansell: https://youtu.be/UrvjRQidoAA

  46. M.... R....

    Wow so glad to see her getting recognition! Well deserved! Ashley McBryde is goin to the top! Just wait!

  47. B.... C....

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s830jmiqnw

    B.... C....

    check ashley out,she is the real deal

    B.... C....

    Barry Campell I just watched the link you sent. She is awesome!

    B.... C....

    I first heard about Ashley through Garth and his daughter but never heard him cover a song of hers..... Thanks for posting this..... i am surprised it is still up.... but who cares right, lol

  48. C.... W....

    Thanks for posting this. Saw him perform it at the Tacoma show and was just totally taken by this performance. Awesome stuff!

    C.... W....

    Chris W thank you! I loved this performance. It was beautiful just him and the guitar.

    C.... W....

    Hannah Smith agreed. He took the song and made it his own and it was unreal!

  49. A.... M....

    Thank you for sharing! He didn't do this 11/12. Not complaining, each show is special. But still awesome!

    A.... M....

    Aaron did he do an encore session at that show?

    A.... M....

    Yes and it was awesome! Beautiful moment when he dedicated "Mom" to a woman who had lost her son many years ago. The encore with him and a guitar was just awesome, but you could feel everyone in the moment with Garth during that song.

  50. K.... D....

    I was the one holding the sign that he was talking to it in the beginning it was freaking awesome having Garth talking to me and the song was amazing. Thanks for sharing.

    K.... D....

    Kyle Drummond that is awesome!! I'm so happy you saw this and I got to hear the story. This was an awesome moment.

    K.... D....

    What did the sign say?

    K.... D....

    Seriously? Holy shit. Life list complete! Lol.

    K.... D....

    Hannah Smith jkk