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Introduction
If there was ever a song that could define the energy of country line dancing, Boot Scootin’ Boogie by Brooks & Dunn is it. Released in 1991 as part of their debut album Brand New Man, this track wasn’t just another country hit—it practically became an anthem for honky-tonk bars across the country! With its catchy beat and irresistible rhythm, Boot Scootin’ Boogie turned the dance floors into foot-stomping, hat-tipping celebrations of Southern charm.
The song’s upbeat tempo is matched perfectly by its lyrics, which paint the scene of a lively bar where folks come together to kick up their heels, let loose, and, of course, “do the Boot Scootin’ Boogie.” There’s something timeless and inclusive about it. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a first-timer, this song pulls you in, inviting everyone to join the party. It’s a track that doesn’t just get played—it gets felt, and once that chorus kicks in, you’re part of the story, drawn right into the dance floor.
This song also represents Brooks & Dunn’s knack for blending traditional country with modern flair, giving the genre a fresh, energetic vibe in the early ’90s. It’s no wonder the track became a cultural sensation, making waves on the country charts and even crossing over to the mainstream. For many, Boot Scootin’ Boogie is more than just a song; it’s a moment frozen in time that recalls summer nights, good friends, and dancing till your boots wore out.
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Lyrics
Out in the country past the city limits sign
Where there’s a honky tonk near the County line
The joint starts jumpin’ every night when the sun goes down
They got whiskey women, music, and smoke
It’s where all the cowboy folk go to boot scootin’ boogie
I got a good job, I work hard for my money
When it’s quittin’ time, I hit the door runnin’
I fire up my pickup truck and let the horses run
I go flyin’ down that highway to that hide a way
Stuck out in the woods to do the boot scootin’ boogie
Yeah, heel toe, docie doe, come on, baby, let’s go, boot scootin’
Oh, Cadillac, Black Jack, baby meet me outback we’re gonna boogie
Oh, get down turn around go to town boot scootin’ boogie
The bartender asks me, say, “Son what’ll it be”
I want a shot at that redhead yonder lookin’ at me
The dance floors hoppin’, and it’s hotter than the Fourth of July
I see outlaws inlaws crooks and straights
All out makin’ it shake doin’ the boot scootin’ boogie
Yeah, heel toe docie doe come on baby let’s go boot scootin’
Oh, Cadillac, Black Jack, baby meet me outback we’re gonna boogie
Get down turn around go to town boot scootin’ boogie
Oh, heel toe docie doe come on baby let’s go boot scootin’
Yeah, Cadillac, Black Jack baby meet me outback we’re gonna boogie
Yeah, get down turn around go to town boot scootin’ boogie
I say get down turn around go to town boot scootin’ boogie
Oh, get down turn around go to town boot scootin’ boogie