I heard this song in a honky tonk in Tulsa then I was 19. The girl I was trolling the dance floor with walked off and I just stood there and listened. I had never had a song touch me like that. 20 years later, it still gets me. God bless you Chris. You told a young blue collar boy that he wasn't alone feeling that way.
@@joshuaneubig8721 yes sir. but at least the ones of us who know appreciate him. i literally listen to his music every day. kinda reminds me of the moe bandy song "hank williams you wrote my life". for me its chris knight you wrote my life lol
I, for over what feels like twenty years keep coming back to the classic that will never die. It somehow brings me out of dark thoughts. I dont understand it and I dont question it. I seek Mr Knight and the town of sorryville when my chips are down and being tossed in a wood chipper. Thank you for making this song. Its perfect.
This man is one of the best songwriters of his generation. Has me in awe of where all of these "poems" come from? Being from Muhlenberg Co and growing up on the Green River and with coal mining in my life, makes me feel a connection to him as well..... Met him once in Madisonville at an acoustic concert and got his set sheet signed by him.....one of my favorite memories. If you ever read these Chris.... Thank You for adding all of these songs and memories into the soundtrack of my life.
Can't believe I got onto Chris Knight so late in the game. "Old Man" came across one of my Pandora stations about a year ago and I've been a fan ever since. This guy is the real deal. We all need singers and songwriters we can believe in.
Taco Gillespie Amen brother, most of the people that love this music won't be doing what I'm doing right now, they've already given up on music, just like me, and then there is Chris
- this was my father's favorite song, well one of them to be exact bc he loved music so much, so even though my sister didn't want to play it at his funeral with the other songs on the dvd, i made her put this on it. he'd sing it so much. rip danny/dad. always love you and always miss you.
I commend you for knowing him that way. For understanding him and honoring him, even when the people around you disagreed with the way it might look, or sound. Sorry for you loss.
Agreed. He connects with the bad yet human side of so many people that relate to the lyrics in a personal way even if they don't want to because it may confirm what they know the whole time but try to deny. The lyrics to this song , might be his best but, for me, the best song/story has to be Down the River. The emotion and how the story unfolds is fantastic.
How come we don't hear talent like this on the radio? Had to go all the way to Nashville to learn of Chris. Before and still, don't hear him of your local stations. There is something terribly wrong with this.
You don’t hear the good stuff on the radio anymore because the executives only care about how many units they can sell to 15 year old teenie-bopper girls. They aren’t interested in the art. The little girls want metrosexual boy bands with highlights in their spikey-hair.
I met Chris twice. Was able to tell him how much his music meant to me. He was so gracious. I will never forget those two concerts. I have seen him 3 other times when I didn't meet him. Thank you Chris for your music!
I've been listening to this since I was about 11 years old. best memories watching my dad drink a couple beers and listen to some chris knight. he's great
I remember when Chris first came out I just knew he was going to be huge!! To this day I still cannot believe he was robbed of being a mega star like he should have been. For whatever reason in the world that Country Music dropped the ball on this man is a travesty.
Thank you brother for this song. This song helped me stay alive from my last deployment. I told you this in person a couple months ago at a bar north of Dallas and gave you a souvenir of my product that went Viral on the internet. Without this song i probably wouldnt have been able to. Thank you so much and i wish you and your family the best!
I had the pleasure of meeting him 12 years ago when he was passing through upstate ny. He was invited to play at a local tavern with his bass player, they played a few dozen songs for a bar crowd at the Ale House in Troy NY , he had met the owner of the bar on a flight through Albany , he had a layover for the night so he accepted the invitation and appeared a few hrs later , I was lucky to be eating lunch when I heard of his playing there that evening, talk about being at the right place at the right time., this video along with "Framed " was popular on CMT and GAC music stations at the time, he stood for photos with me afterwards and signed the half dozen cd o had at the time for me @ n/c , we talked about hunting and fishing and of course my admiration for him and the music he brings to the country music world. Nicest artist you'll ever meet. I hope like hell he passes through again.
If you played this song on a popular country music station everyone's ears would explode because they have been conditioned to think what is played today is "country music."
What's wrong with the world today? This guy should be major big time. Did he piss off the wrong people, or what? is there any justice. What's up with this?
Ralph Stenger Clueless, the content of his songs and his personal demeanor are two different things. And like it or not, rightly or wrongly, he has acquired the reputation of being 'difficult' to deal with by the who's its in the industry. No one is disputing the integrity of his music.
Might be his best, stellar lyrics!! I still remember the first time I heard it cruising on the Ohio River somewhere between Louisville and Owensboro KY. Lifelong hillbilly anthem!!!
There ought to be a town somewhere Named for how I feel Yeah I could be the mayor down there And say ‘welcome to sorryville’ It wouldn’t be on a map no where You might say that it don’t exist But if you make enough wrong turns It’da be hard to miss There ought to a bridge somewhere they could dedicate to me I'd probably come to the ceremony with a can of gasoline Walk on over to the other side Where I'd light a match Sit and stare through the smoke and flames and wonder how I'm gonna get back Why do I do the things I do? Was I born this way or am I self made fool? I shoot the lights and I curse the dark I need your love but I break your heart And I know the words that’ll bring you back but But I don’t say nothing as I watch you pack I had to work to become the jerk I've come to be It ain’t easy being me There oughta be a side show "act" For freaks like me I could be the star of the show w/ my name on the marquee In a room with a big red button that says ‘danger do not touch’ Twice a day I'd mash it down and you can watch me self-destruct Why do I do the things I do Was I born this way or am I self made fool I shoot the lights and I curse the dark I need your love but I break your heart And I know the words to get you back but But I don’t say nothing as I watch you pack I had to work to become the jerk i’ve come to be It ain’t easy being me It ain’t easy being me
Some may think this blasphemy, but Guy Clark comes to mind damn near every time I listen to Chris. I think Chris resides right there with legendary songwriters like Mr. Clark, Townes Van Zandt, James McMurtry and so on. Thank you Mr. Knight for the joy your stories bring me.
It sure as hell ain’t easy. I’m sick of this shit. This was added 14 years ago. I wouldn’t of understood this then when it came out, but now I can relate to it.
👍 I find a lot of great and similar artists on a forth worth radio station, 95.9 the ranch. In fact they just played Chris's new song tonight. Bunch of great singer songwriters out there, if you know where to look.
I just found out about this guy and finally somebody has picked up the ball Steve Earle dropped in the early 90's and is putting out rich, powerful and masculine country music...the video is killer, too.
His first album. Every song amazing. Remember hearing it on cmt breakthrough artists and having to order American import costing me £20... As a school boy a few years ago that was a lot of money but worth it and every album since
I remember getting introduced to this tune on CMT’s show “Jammin’ Country”. They use to air the kinda stuff you don’t hear on the radio. This is real country music. All the bro-country, hick-hop phonies need to take note.
Chris Knight changed my life, my music anyhow, how does he wrote this stuff, everybody I let listen to down the river all had the same fd up look on their face, 😧🤪🤤
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If your here you've been there.
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Been where, sorryville? I gave away all my things and moved in years ago.
Your not wrong my friend🤣
Still there hoss
Well said...
Let's all be thankful there are still people writing songs, not riffs.
This song is over 25 years old you know that right....😂
I heard this song in a honky tonk in Tulsa then I was 19. The girl I was trolling the dance floor with walked off and I just stood there and listened. I had never had a song touch me like that. 20 years later, it still gets me. God bless you Chris. You told a young blue collar boy that he wasn't alone feeling that way.
Chris Knight is def. by far one of the most underrated signers and songwriter of all time hands down
I’ve been saying this for years brother. Hands down deserves more fame and light then given to him. Especially compared to the “country” trash today
Amen
@@joshuaneubig8721 yes sir. but at least the ones of us who know appreciate him. i literally listen to his music every day. kinda reminds me of the moe bandy song "hank williams you wrote my life". for me its chris knight you wrote my life lol
Amen
He didn't do it told yall he'll if he did he didn't get backed
Slaughters, Kentucky's favorite son. What a jewel!
Chris knight was the man when I was In High school. Where did the time go.
The greatest injustice i feel in my life was not discovering Chris till 2018
Christ Knight is a hero of the working class. He is absolutely perfect.
Bob Johnsonface
I, for over what feels like twenty years keep coming back to the classic that will never die. It somehow brings me out of dark thoughts. I dont understand it and I dont question it. I seek Mr Knight and the town of sorryville when my chips are down and being tossed in a wood chipper.
Thank you for making this song. Its perfect.
Shoots The Lights And Curses The Dark, I Felt That To The Bone.
Same here man I relate to this song a ton
Blake Shelton couldn't lick the bottom of Chris' boots when it comes to singing this song.
💯👍👍
Exactly not even close chris is the man!!!
Tyler Childers doing this one is the best
Agreed 👍💯👍
John Anderson does a version as well...no one is even close to Chris other then Tyler
This man is one of the best songwriters of his generation. Has me in awe of where all of these "poems" come from? Being from Muhlenberg Co and growing up on the Green River and with coal mining in my life, makes me feel a connection to him as well..... Met him once in Madisonville at an acoustic concert and got his set sheet signed by him.....one of my favorite memories. If you ever read these Chris.... Thank You for adding all of these songs and memories into the soundtrack of my life.
I'm only 10 but I love Chris knight my papaw is actually related to him and I talked to him today and it made my day
That’s awesome pal! Tell him I said hello from sorryville 💪🏻
REALLY
@@mortaki84 now thats common sense
He lives about 10 miles from me or used to I haven't seen him n a few years but I've got busy
My papaw is brothers with chris
Can't believe I got onto Chris Knight so late in the game. "Old Man" came across one of my Pandora stations about a year ago and I've been a fan ever since. This guy is the real deal. We all need singers and songwriters we can believe in.
Merle is gone. Now Chris will sing for the working man
Taco Gillespie yes sir !
Taco Gillespie Amen brother, most of the people that love this music won't be doing what I'm doing right now, they've already given up on music, just like me, and then there is Chris
- this was my father's favorite song, well one of them to be exact bc he loved music so much, so even though my sister didn't want to play it at his funeral with the other songs on the dvd, i made her put this on it. he'd sing it so much. rip danny/dad. always love you and always miss you.
Well the man had good taste rip
I played one of my dad's favorites at his funeral, too. Here comes the rain....
I commend you for knowing him that way. For understanding him and honoring him, even when the people around you disagreed with the way it might look, or sound. Sorry for you loss.
Thanks for honoring your father
💪💪
My dad recently died .. we both loved this song, I still do but I can’t stop tearing up every time I hear it
One of the best songs ever written and performed, just perfect!
Agreed. He connects with the bad yet human side of so many people that relate to the lyrics in a personal way even if they don't want to because it may confirm what they know the whole time but try to deny. The lyrics to this song , might be his best but, for me, the best song/story has to be Down the River. The emotion and how the story unfolds is fantastic.
I'm comment 556. God bless this man for putting into words what we've all felt and couldn't say no matter how we tried
How come we don't hear talent like this on the radio? Had to go all the way to Nashville to learn of Chris. Before and still, don't hear him of your local stations. There is something terribly wrong with this.
You don’t hear the good stuff on the radio anymore because the executives only care about how many units they can sell to 15 year old teenie-bopper girls. They aren’t interested in the art. The little girls want metrosexual boy bands with highlights in their spikey-hair.
I met Chris twice. Was able to tell him how much his music meant to me. He was so gracious. I will never forget those two concerts. I have seen him 3 other times when I didn't meet him. Thank you Chris for your music!
I heard Hard Edges on some random show about 7 years ago and fell in love with this guy's music here in the UK
Awesome. He's one of the last real country artists out there.
Somebody mentioned his guy on sturgill Simpson, and man I'm glad they did, 4 beers in and I can't help but listen to this twice
I've been listening to this since I was about 11 years old. best memories watching my dad drink a couple beers and listen to some chris knight. he's great
I love beer!! Oh and good music 🍺🍺🍺😎
Glad to see Spotify finally added this song and the rest of Chris Knight's first album.
CK is the best songwriter in the business bar none. If you get a chance to see him perform live don’t miss it.
I remember when Chris first came out I just knew he was going to be huge!! To this day I still cannot believe he was robbed of being a mega star like he should have been. For whatever reason in the world that Country Music dropped the ball on this man is a travesty.
"I've had too work to become the jerk i've come to be." Chris Knight a very underrated American songwriter from Kentucky.
I'm seeing him tonight and i can't wait!!!! Truly a rare amazing talented musician!!!
Hey Chris I would listen to your Music any day of the week ! Thank you Sir !
Thank you brother for this song. This song helped me stay alive from my last deployment. I told you this in person a couple months ago at a bar north of Dallas and gave you a souvenir of my product that went Viral on the internet. Without this song i probably wouldnt have been able to. Thank you so much and i wish you and your family the best!
🤙✌️🌏🌎🌍🤞🤯💨💨💨😤🤪🙃👌🤘🙄😁🥶🌬️🌨️❄️☃️👽🏂🐐 from Lakes of the North, Michigan 💚💚💚
This would go straight to #1, because it resonates with so many people, everywhere, everyday. First time I heard it was 2004.
I had the pleasure of meeting him 12 years ago when he was passing through upstate ny. He was invited to play at a local tavern with his bass player, they played a few dozen songs for a bar crowd at the Ale House in Troy NY , he had met the owner of the bar on a flight through Albany , he had a layover for the night so he accepted the invitation and appeared a few hrs later , I was lucky to be eating lunch when I heard of his playing there that evening, talk about being at the right place at the right time., this video along with "Framed " was popular on CMT and GAC music stations at the time, he stood for photos with me afterwards and signed the half dozen cd o had at the time for me @ n/c , we talked about hunting and fishing and of course my admiration for him and the music he brings to the country music world. Nicest artist you'll ever meet. I hope like hell he passes through again.
Remember that song by Montgomery Gentry, She Couldn't Change Me? Yeah, Chris Knight wrote that, too.
That's awesome, I can't find Chris Knight's version
wow, I never knew that. No wonder i always like that one!
Way do i do the things i do
This is one of the best country songs ever written.
He is one of the best writers.
I think everyone who is honest..... can relate to this song.
I can relate
Live it every day
Yes we can ❤️❤️❤️
Me too🙂
I've never seen a holler in person and I absolutely can
Holy hell!!! How have not known of this dude before now????
Welcome brother. Welcome.
this song is 20 years old
Great music is TIMELESS, 20 seconds, 20 years, 20 centuries: no difference.
I've been a fan of this guy since this album came out.
Me too.....
Always appreciate Chris’s Music he is the real deal and a great story teller I wish he could live forever....
This song is about me. I sit with it on repeat as the crazy in my eyes gets stronger.
If you played this song on a popular country music station everyone's ears would explode because they have been conditioned to think what is played today is "country music."
Blake Shelton did a version of this song. Granted, I don't know how popular it got on mainstream stations as I stopped listening to those long ago...
+ShroudedTraveler me either lol
ShroudedTraveler j
Chris Knight and Wheeler Walker Jr are the last Country Musicians around,
D Chris Stapleton, Jamey Johnson, Eric Church, Stergil Simpson.... Plenty of them.
Chris Knight the dude ain't never had no bad songs
I can't believe I forgot about him! Heard this on my way to Sturgis and had to favorite this
What's wrong with the world today? This guy should be major big time. Did he piss off the wrong people, or what? is there any justice. What's up with this?
Actually, despite his excellent music, his rather anti-social demeanor hasn't helped endear him to folks in the industry...
Antisocial? This is real talk, real life. Great stuff.
Ralph Stenger Clueless, the content of his songs and his personal demeanor are two different things. And like it or not, rightly or wrongly, he has acquired the reputation of being 'difficult' to deal with by the who's its in the industry. No one is disputing the integrity of his music.
Yeah or maybe this song was stolen.....
Not Jewish
Might be his best, stellar lyrics!! I still remember the first time I heard it cruising on the Ohio River somewhere between Louisville and Owensboro KY. Lifelong hillbilly anthem!!!
Iv found this town about 4 years back. I still live here.
drop your WhatsApp number to know about your thoughts and advise for me🥰
It's not easy being both embarrassed of who you are and proud of who you are at the same time.
This is real, Music! Mr. Knight puts pen to paper with his heart bleeding through the ink. Stay true my friend!
Found this at 21 i think instantly fell in love with it
Thanks for sharing. Chris Knight performing on stage Saturday night!
Can he get a like for all us rural folks plz. God's country here in eastern Oregon 🙂
Another timeless classic by a true artist. This song is as fresh and real as the first time I heard it.
Dude sure can write a song.
Love, love, love Chris Knight. Holy heck, what a songwriter.
ONE OF THE BEST SINGER SONG WRITERS OF ALL TIME
#REALCOUNTRYMUSIC
Love me some Chris Knight he's an amazing artist. Most people haven't heard of him. I try to interduce em to everyone
Saw Chris live tonight. It was a blessing, wished I could have seen him in his prime though…
Saw him a few weeks ago in Bristol TN! Acoustic style! Loved it!!!
There ought to be a town somewhere
Named for how I feel
Yeah I could be the mayor down there
And say ‘welcome to sorryville’
It wouldn’t be on a map no where
You might say that it don’t exist
But if you make enough wrong turns
It’da be hard to miss
There ought to a bridge somewhere they could dedicate to me
I'd probably come to the ceremony with a can of gasoline
Walk on over to the other side
Where I'd light a match
Sit and stare through the smoke and flames and wonder how I'm gonna get back
Why do I do the things I do?
Was I born this way or am I self made fool?
I shoot the lights and I curse the dark
I need your love but I break your heart
And I know the words that’ll bring you back but
But I don’t say nothing as I watch you pack
I had to work to become the jerk I've come to be
It ain’t easy being me
There oughta be a side show "act"
For freaks like me
I could be the star of the show w/ my name on the marquee
In a room with a big red button that says ‘danger do not touch’
Twice a day I'd mash it down and you can watch me self-destruct
Why do I do the things I do
Was I born this way or am I self made fool
I shoot the lights and I curse the dark
I need your love but I break your heart
And I know the words to get you back but
But I don’t say nothing as I watch you pack
I had to work to become the jerk i’ve come to be
It ain’t easy being me
It ain’t easy being me
The 590 that gave this a thumbs down are Luke Bryan fans
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"900"
How do YOU know, Luke?! Lol
@Neal Borganelli That make you some kinda official or something?! Do we salute you?
Some may think this blasphemy, but Guy Clark comes to mind damn near every time I listen to Chris. I think Chris resides right there with legendary songwriters like Mr. Clark, Townes Van Zandt, James McMurtry and so on. Thank you Mr. Knight for the joy your stories bring me.
Seen him 23 times. From as far back as i can get..still awsome
Was a born this way...or am I a self made fool...this guy is amazing
Chris Knight has pulled me from hell multiple times... what a treasure...
I like how the guy in overalls is constantly changing instruments in video.
Chris knight is the real country
It sure as hell ain’t easy. I’m sick of this shit. This was added 14 years ago. I wouldn’t of understood this then when it came out, but now I can relate to it.
Awesome! Probably my favorite song by Chris Knight.
Can say that this man is the most criminally underrated songwriter of our generation
Yes. Fantastic story teller. Go listen to down the river.
@@crazydave4455 absolutely amazing song, it's actually the first song I heard from him
👍 I find a lot of great and similar artists on a forth worth radio station, 95.9 the ranch. In fact they just played Chris's new song tonight. Bunch of great singer songwriters out there, if you know where to look.
Kentucky boys bringing country back!
And
NC boys
I just found out about this guy and finally somebody has picked up the ball Steve Earle dropped in the early 90's and is putting out rich, powerful and masculine country music...the video is killer, too.
Stopped in for a cup of coffee 20 years ago and all my travels since then have brought me back, doesn't matter what continent I am on🤔
Wore this whole album out back in the day and this is my favorite track on it.
Chris Knight kicks ass..........
Forgot how great this song is listening to it in my garage on Labor Day weekend.. hits the spot love it
This song speaks to 150 million people, some embrace, and 66 are pissed and think Chris is making fun of them....LOL
It only took 58 years to realize that it ain't easy
Chris you are the most real musician i have listened too. love your music and love the sound
Awesome seeing him in Jackson Everyone sang every song, and I was right there with them Great experience
AMEN...CHRIS...AMEN...
Beautifully written
Perfect music+lyrics. I've learned so much from him. Respect.
Two of my favorite things.... Chris Knight and Demolition Derby's......
Hell yes
His first album. Every song amazing. Remember hearing it on cmt breakthrough artists and having to order American import costing me £20... As a school boy a few years ago that was a lot of money but worth it and every album since
just have to say, being from Kentucky myself, that this is very true...
One of the best songwriter ever born in Missouri... M-I-Z...
hey Chris u almost got a million views. This my man. He sings songs that I wish I could say. Chris speaks for me
Taco Gillespie a hundred at least are mine.lol
I remember getting introduced to this tune on CMT’s show “Jammin’ Country”. They use to air the kinda stuff you don’t hear on the radio. This is real country music. All the bro-country, hick-hop phonies need to take note.
Ain't been easy in a looong time, been listening to this song since it was put here 13yrs ago
He was one of the last artist's to record for Decca Records before it folded into MCA back in 1999.
brilliant song and video, love lyrics and Chris's voice, melody great too !
Good, real, honest music.
WOw a great song and lyrics with great theme, should give a lot of people encouragement to be proud about them selves! Well done!
My perfect song!!!
Chris Knight changed my life, my music anyhow, how does he wrote this stuff, everybody I let listen to down the river all had the same fd up look on their face, 😧🤪🤤
one of my favorite songs by him
Chris knight! And #17 forever!
Ive tried to find this song for years ! sooo good
Real deal right here and the video is awesome too. Much love from the pacific northwest.
Just went to a concert best time I’ve ever had
Sorryville. This dude is amazing
This is excellent