Toby Keith – She Ran Away With A Rodeo Clown

Introduction:

Toby Keith’s “She Ran Away With A Rodeo Clown” is a quintessential example of the Oklahoma native’s signature brand of country music. Released in 1997 as part of his album Dream Walkin’, the song quickly became a fan favorite and a staple on country radio stations nationwide.

The track is a humorous yet relatable tale of heartbreak, delivered with Keith’s signature blend of wit and raw emotion. It’s a classic country narrative that resonates with listeners who have experienced the sting of a failed relationship. The song’s protagonist finds himself in a particularly unusual situation: his former partner has eloped with a rodeo clown. This unexpected plot twist provides a comedic backdrop for the song’s underlying theme of loss and disappointment.

Keith’s songwriting prowess is on full display in “She Ran Away With A Rodeo Clown.” The lyrics are simple yet effective, painting a vivid picture of the protagonist’s predicament. The song’s melody is catchy and memorable, with a driving rhythm that propels the narrative forward.

Produced by Keith himself alongside James Stroud, the track boasts a classic country sound that perfectly complements the song’s content. The production is clean and straightforward, allowing Keith’s vocals to take center stage.

While “She Ran Away With A Rodeo Clown” didn’t achieve the same level of chart-topping success as some of Keith’s other hits, it solidified his reputation as a skilled storyteller and a master of the country music genre. The song remains a fan favorite and continues to be played on radio stations across the country, a testament to its enduring appeal.

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Lyrics:

“She Ran Away With A Rodeo Clown”

She’s a top barrel racer
Cowboy chaser
She drinks tecate like it’s goin’ out of style
She’s real good lookin’ And pretty good at hookin’
Any man she wants with just a little smile

I drawed a strong one
A big full grown one
He punched me out when I hit the ground
I came to with a panoramic view
Lookin’ for my baby
She was nowhere around

I looked up, I looked down
I ain’t seen her since the second go-’round
Somebody said they seen her headin’ out of town
Now she ran away with a rodeo clown
She ran away with a rodeo clown

She’s got twenty-two dollars
And makeup on her collar
She left some clothes so she’s travelin light
But I’ll bet a new saddle
And forty head of cattle
That I could catch ’em both if I drove all night
But this don’t make sense
She’s done jumped the fence
And I’m speedin’ cross Texas on a broken heart
I’m goin’ home where the coyote roam
Makin’ my camp at the end of the bar

I looked up, I looked down
I ain’t seen her since the second go-’round
Somebody said they seen her headin’ out of town
Now she ran away with a rodeo clown
She ran away with a rodeo clown

I looked up, I looked down
I ain’t seen her since the second go-’round
Somebody said they seen her headin’ out of town
Now she ran away with a rodeo clown
She ran away with a rodeo clown