About the Song
“Ballad of a Badman” is a song by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in September 2003 as the third single from his album Shock’n Y’all. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song is a tribute to the American outlaw. It tells the story of a man who lives outside the law, but who is also a loyal friend and family member. The song is full of vivid imagery and memorable characters, and it has become a classic of country music.
Toby Keith is an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has released 19 studio albums, and he has had over 40 hit singles. Keith is known for his conservative political views and his outspoken personality.
Keith was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 1961. He began playing music at a young age, and he signed his first record deal in 1990. Keith’s debut album, Toby Keith, was released in 1993. The album was a commercial success, and it spawned the hit singles “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” and “A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action”.
Keith has continued to release successful albums throughout his career. His most recent album, Peso in My Pocket, was released in 2021. Keith has also won numerous awards, including the Academy of Country Music’s Top Male Vocalist award in 2002 and 2003.
“Ballad of a Badman” is a song about a man who lives outside the law. The song begins with the narrator describing the man’s appearance: he is tall and handsome, with a long beard and a mustache. The narrator then goes on to tell the story of the man’s life.
The man was born into a poor family, and he had to learn to fend for himself at a young age. He eventually turned to crime, and he became a wanted outlaw. The man is a skilled thief and a deadly gunman, but he is also a loyal friend and family member. He is always willing to help those in need, and he is always there for his loved ones.
The song ends with the narrator reflecting on the man’s life. He says that the man was a badman, but he was also a good man. He was a man who lived by his own rules, and he died by his own guns.
“Ballad of a Badman” is a classic country song that tells the story of an American outlaw. The song is full of vivid imagery and memorable characters, and it has become a favorite of country music fans.
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I quit school in the 10th grade and I grew out my hairI got me a job doing lawnmower repairI met an army recruiter down at the Wynn DixieHe said “son, you’ve no future, pack up and go with me”The first place we landed was a base called BalladThey convoyed our asses to a 10 acre F.O.BWith my boots and my cover and an old M16Two bottles of water and a cold M.R.EOh, you’ll meet lots of new friends and you’re sure to get paidWe’ll show you the world and we’ll teach you a tradeIt’s not a job, it’s an adventure, oh yes sir, I got thatAh, but you never told me I’d get my ass shot atYou never told me I’d get my ass shot atThe first night in combat we went out on patrolThey ambushed our convey and we chased the assholeWe found them all hiding in low water ditchesAnd we took aim and killed all them, son of a bitchesOh, you’ll meet lots of new friends and you’re sure to get paidWe’ll show you the world and we’ll teach you a tradeIt’s not a job, it’s an adventure, oh yes sir, I got thatAh, but you never told me I’d get my ass shot atYou never told me I’d get my ass shot atWalked in on my buddy with a female M.PThe ugliest woman you ever did seeHe said “why are you laughing, you got lots of nerve”Over here in the desert we grade on the curveAh you’ll meet lots of new friends and you’re sure to get paidWe’ll show you the world and we’ll teach you a tradeIt’s not a job, it’s an adventure, oh yes sir, I got thatAh, but you never told me I’d get my ass shot atOh, you never told him he’d get his ass shot at