Toby Keith – Pull My Chain

Introduction:

“Pull My Chain” is the title track from Toby Keith’s 2001 album, which marked a pivotal moment in his career. Released by DreamWorks Nashville, the album became a major commercial success, earning Keith widespread acclaim. The song itself showcases Keith’s knack for combining humor with traditional country themes, reflecting his ability to blend catchy tunes with relatable, everyday narratives.

“Pull My Chain” was part of an album that helped solidify Keith’s dominance in the early 2000s country music scene. The album topped the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and reached No. 9 on the Billboard 200. It spawned three consecutive No. 1 singles on the Hot Country Songs chart: “I’m Just Talkin’ About Tonight,” “I Wanna Talk About Me,” and “My List.” These hits exemplified Keith’s versatility, ranging from heartfelt ballads to humorous takes on love and relationships​.

The success of “Pull My Chain” set the stage for a remarkable streak in Keith’s career, as he released eight albums during the decade, with four consecutive No. 1 debuts on the country charts​. The album itself went on to be certified multi-platinum, contributing significantly to his standing as one of the leading figures in country music during this era​.

The song “Pull My Chain” highlights the shift in priorities that comes with falling in love, with Keith’s humorous yet sincere take on romance. The combination of strong production and Keith’s charismatic delivery made it a fan favorite and a staple in his live performances.

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Lyrics:

“Pull My Chain”

Got me on a short leash, tied to your screen door
I used to run with the big dogs ’til I stretched out on your front porch
Used to be a hound dog, chased a lot of fast cars
Now I don’t even bark when the kitty cats stroll through the back yardI used to howl at the moon, yeah I’ve been known to roam
Then I caught her trail one day, followed this girl home
I ain’t the same, she knows how to put my chain

They say that an old dog, can’t learn a new trick
Well she taught me to stay the first day and I learned real quick
There’s a doghouse, a fence and a gate latch
I keep my tail waggin’ and I don’t mind beggin for a good scratch

I used to howl at the moon, yeah I’ve been known to roam
Then I met this girl one day that brought this old stray home
I ain’t the same, she knows how to pull my chain

I used to howl at the moon, yeah I’ve been known to roam
Then I caught her trail one day, followed this girl home
I ain’t the same, she knows how to pull my chain