About the song
Toby Keith’s “Big Blue Note” is a catchy country tune that tells a tale of heartbreak and resilience in the face of adversity. Featured on his album “Shock’n Y’all,” this lively track combines Keith’s signature twang with upbeat rhythms and clever lyrics.
Written by Toby Keith himself, along with songwriters Scotty Emerick and Kristin Wilkinson, “Big Blue Note” paints a vivid picture of a broken relationship and the emotional turmoil that follows. Keith’s spirited delivery and playful phrasing infuse the song with a sense of humor and charm, making it an instant favorite among fans of country music.
As an acclaimed country music artist with a long list of hits under his belt, Toby Keith has solidified his status as a powerhouse in the industry. “Big Blue Note” reached the top ten on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, showcasing its widespread appeal and popularity among listeners.
Listeners who have experienced the ups and downs of love will find themselves nodding along to the relatable lyrics of “Big Blue Note.” In Toby Keith’s capable hands, this lively track becomes more than just a song – it is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the healing power of music.
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Lyrics
See that big blue note
Over there on the counter?
You don’t wanna read that thing, man
It’s a real get-you-downer
But don’t you dare say nothin’ else
Bad about her: She’s gone
No, no, no, no, don’t, don’t throw it away
‘Cause tonight, I might need it
It gets real lonely around here at night some times
An’ I have to read read it
Besides, you can show it to the boys down town
They won’t believe that she’s gone
There used to be a time I was all she ever wanted
All the man that she’ll ever need
I come home to find, just like that, she’s up an’ vanished
An’ the only thing she left behind for me:
Is this big blue note
Folded up in my pocket
Yeah, don’t laugh: it’s been two months
I still got it
Sometimes I have to read the sucker twice
Just to make sure I ain’t forgot that she’s gone
You know, my psychiatrist said:
“Tell me, what do you see
“When you look at these inkspots
“Of, er, reds, yellows an’ greens?”
You know, I looked at ’em all
But they all looked to me like big blue notes
There used to be a time I was all she ever wanted
All the man that she’ll ever need
I come home to find, just like that, she’s up an’ vanished
An’ the only thing that’s left to do for me
Is stand high on this cliff
Overlooking the sea
With my big blue notepaper aeroplane
That I just set free
An’ I’m gonna wait here a few more minutes
An’ if it don’t come back to me
You guessed it: She’s gone
Crash landing
Bye bye, baby