Knight, Chris - Enough Rope Lyrics
Well I work for the city in the town where I grew up
Some days I run a backhoe some days I run a dump
If I had other plans on my graduation day
Then several years ago I guess I hauled 'em all away
Yeah I hauled 'em all away
She told me she was pregnant on the day I turned 18
I did what your supposed to do. I bought her a ring
He didn't have to ask us, but he asked us anyway
We stood up and said, "I do." what else were we gonna say?
What else were we gonna say?
Well I'm thankful for the things I have
And all the things I don't
And I've got dreams that will come true
And I've got some that won't
'Cause you can't hang yourself if you ain't got enough rope
My boss man is mad. I did just what he asked
I mowed the courthouse lawn watched the prisoners walkin' past
I'm happy to be working, instead of wearin' chains
Like my cousin Willy, he's locked up in the grange
He's locked up in the grange
But I'm thankful for the things I have
And all the things I don't
And I've got dreams that will come true
I've got some that won't
Most the time I just walk the line wherever it goes
'Cause you can't hang yourself if you ain't got enough rope
There's a tavern down the highway, I go to drink some beers
And wash down all I'm missin' by hangin' around here
Then I drive back to the trailer; I'll makeup with my wife
I kiss my sleeping children, and I get on with my life
Yeah I get on with my life
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Knight, Chris Enough Rope Comments
Love it
Why is this guy not more popular??
If you can't relate...congrats on a good life
Chris Knight writes songs about life and it's just great...
I don't know what this guy did to piss off the elites, but he should be #1 on country radio
My friend Mike worked for the city in Elizabethtown, KY. We were friends early in life, then life happened and I moved to another state. About 13 years later he reached out and was doing good. A few months later he killed himself. He even kinda looked like Chris, its crazy. I cant hear this song without thinking of Mike. I wish I knew he was hurting, he was a good dude.
this song dont mean shit
i satill wanna go
Great Lyrics, like to hear him sing.
People do not make music like this anymore..
Chris Knight does.
@David Carroll Chris knight hasn't put out an album since 2012 hopfully his new album will be of the same quality.
@mike doe Wow! I didn't realize that he hasn't made music since I discovered him.
@David Carroll i cant wait for some new jams to come out somtime this year. I feel like i can relate to Chris's lyrics most of the time.
I've messed up, and been locked up. But, I'm trying to fix my mistakes and be a better person.
Trying is all it takes my family. wherever you are at keep your head.
You got this brother! Just keep your head up an stay positive an positive things will happen! 💪💪
Don't worry budy - Stay focused, and music will help U💪
""Trying" is all that matters Brother. Try and fail or Try and succeed, or even just Try and come close,. It's doesn't matter. Just try. Jesus loves you, whether you believe or not. Just *Try*.
Absolutely beautiful song that mirrors my own life and speaks to my soul.
I have been inspired by his music britney Dayton u are the only girl in my life that I been with that love to listen to his music u hold in there gril u are tough as nails love u gril
Try to walk the line ! Keeps the rope short! Amen!
Great song
You never have enough rope!!
seen this guy perform at spillway bar and grill in Bowling Green KY. best show I've attended. I was drunk AF.
‘I’m thankful for all the things I have and all the things I don’t’ - Never thought of it that way. Good stuff
about right how life works out I guess good song
Damn good song
Beautiful song. Hits a note with us simple people. The workers, every day joes. Small towns and wishes gone away.
@double plugga79 amen
Well said
i would just like to shake your hand thats all i got to say you cant get this shit from no where its got to be life experience an i know how it is
not a songwriter alive today that can come close to being as good as chris ..every song hits home in some way shape or form..when i hear a song of his i can sorta feel it.
Boy's good.
Jason isbell can but i respect your opinion, knight is great.
Tyler childers is another damn good songwriter
Tyler childers is also from Kentucky
Benjamin Tod and his wife. Lost Dog Street Band https://youtu.be/x4OBs8CbW30
I can relate to the words, so point on with my life. Lasted 20 years .
was wondering if Chris Knight is from Kentucky?...and is he talking about his uncle being locked up in KSR in Lagrange, KY? in his song "enough wrote"
Yep, he's from Kentucky.
slaughters on the green river
Justin Elkins
You can often catch Chris picking out some of the best stories of life down in Bowlingreen Kentucky
Listen to “my only prayer”
this man is beyond amazing !!
I ran a backhoe and a dump worked for a city this song hits home.
Yep...both up here in a subdivision in the pines..just sold my 73' Peterbilt dump other day ..first "Big cam 1" and 15 speed browning two shifters..put some kid in there and ..right? hehehe..It's cool she's still around so cool to see her working....
With me too.
Makes things sound so simple.
this song hits me so hard every time
his songs has meaning . just a country boy .
sorry sings. songs about life
Chris knights dings songs about life
The lyrics are cool and hit home. But the guitar playin' ain't much. He likes that Cadd9 chord in about every song he does and it changes nothing when singing.
go right on ahead and improve it asshole
they are probably Luke Bryan fans or some shit
Cash 1969
Nope!
Why are they jackasses
I'm that kid! The HELL with people who've never lived through hard times! They Cain't Relate! Glad that they've never experienced such. They just don't know.
I'm that kid! One in every crowd!!!
I'm that kid! Im out of food tonight and not looking good for me and single and nothing i can do about it till i find work !
Get the paper. Look for a big wedding. Crash the reception. Or a funeral. They often have food. Chances are, nobody will notice. Just look the part. Or you can eat samples from grocery store deli's. There are free samples in whole foods and other health food stores often. Just a few suggestions. You can also head to a creek and catch crawfish, or go fishing. or if you have a flashlight and a sharp stick go stick some frogs. I'm a professional now and make a good salary, but I had my hard times. Lived in a tent. I know what hardship is like. Hope you find work. Keep your head up.
One person is a complete jackass
yeah pfp