The Race is On
The Race is On

Charley Crockett - The Race is On Lyrics

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The Race is On Lyrics

I feel tears welling up  cold deep inside my heart's sprung a big break
And a stab of loneliness sharp as paper all that I can take
You might of thought that I'm taking it hard since you broke it off with a call
Don't you wager that i'll hide in sorrow and I might break right down and bawl
Now the race is on and here comes pride up the back stretch,
Heart aches cut through my inside
my tears are holding back trying not to fall
My hearts out of the runnin
two loves scratching for another safe
Now the race is on and it's looking like heartache, and the winner gonna lose it all
One day I wagered in love never once suspecting what the final result would be
And I lived in fear waking up each morning finding that your gone from me
There's an aching pain in my heart for days, the one that I hated to face
Somebody new came up to win her,
And I ended up in second place
Now the race is on and here comes pride up the back stretch,
Heart aches cut through my inside
my tears are holding back trying not to fall
My hearts out of the runnin
true loves scratching for another's sake
Now the race is on and it's looking like heartache
and the winner gonna lose it all

I feel tears welling up  cold deep inside my heart's sprung a big break
And a stab of loneliness sharp as paper all that I can take
You might of thought that I'm taking it hard since you broke it off with a call
Don't you wager that i'll hide in sorrow and I might break right down and bawl
Now the race is on and here comes pride up the back stretch,
Heart aches cut through my inside
my tears are holding back trying not to fall
My hearts out of the runnin
two loves scratching for another safe
Now the race is on and it's looking like heartache, and the winner gonna lose it all
One day I wagered in love never once suspecting what the final result would be
And I lived in fear waking up each morning finding that your gone from me
There's an aching pain in my heart for days, the one that I hated to face
Somebody new came up to win her,
And I ended up in second place
Now the race is on and here comes pride up the back stretch,
Heart aches cut through my inside
my tears are holding back trying not to fall
My hearts out of the runnin
true loves scratching for another's sake
Now the race is on and it's looking like heartache
and the winner gonna lose it all

Writer(s): Donald Edmond Rollins
Copyright(s): Lyrics © GLAD MUSIC CO., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who originally wrote the song 'The Race is On'?

    The song 'The Race is On' was originally written by Donald Edmond Rollins.

  2. What inspired Charley Crockett to cover 'The Race is On'?

    While the specific inspiration for Charley Crockett's cover isn't detailed, Crockett is known for his affinity for classic country music and has a history of covering songs from influential artists like George Jones, who originally popularized 'The Race is On.'

  3. Are there any notable differences between George Jones' and Charley Crockett's versions of 'The Race is On'?

    One notable difference is that George Jones' version has an iconic six-string bass guitar solo played by Kelso Herston. The arrangement, vocal style, and instrumentation may vary between the two artists, but the core lyrics remain the same.

  4. Has 'The Race is On' been covered by other artists?

    Yes, 'The Race is On' has been covered by several artists including rockabilly artist Dave Edmunds in collaboration with the Stray Cats for his 1981 album 'Twangin…' and as a duet between George Jones and Travis Tritt for 'The Bradley Barn Sessions' in 1994.

  5. What are some of the key themes in 'The Race is On'?

    'The Race is On' deals with themes of heartbreak, competition in love, and emotional pain after a breakup. The lyrics metaphorically describe the emotional turmoil as a horse race, with pride, heartache, and tears being key runners.

  6. When was Charley Crockett born and where did he grow up?

    Charley Crockett was born in San Benito, Texas. He grew up in a trailer park in Los Fresnos, Texas, and later moved to Dallas with his single mother and siblings.

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