The Good Stuff
The Good Stuff

Kenny Chesney - The Good Stuff Lyrics

In this narrative-driven country ballad, Kenny Chesney explores the essence of life's meaningful moments through a conversation between a troubled man and a wise bartender. The protagonist seeks solace in alcohol after an argument with his partner but instead… Read more

Country
Apr 2, 2002
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The Good Stuff Music Video

The Good Stuff Lyrics

Well, me and my lady had our first big fight
So I drove around 'til I saw the neon lights
Of a corner bar and it just seemed right so I pulled up
Not a soul around but the old bar keep
Down at the end lookin' half asleep
But he walked up and said, "What'll it be?"
I said, "The good stuff"
He didn't reach around for the Whiskey
He didn't pour me a Beer
His blue eyes kinda went misty
He said, "You can't find that here"

'Cause it's the first long kiss on a second date
Momma's all worried when you get home late
And droppin' the ring in the spaghetti plate
'Cause you're hands are shakin' so much
And it's the way that she looks with the rice in her hair
Eatin' burnt suppers the whole first year
And askin' for seconds to keep her from tearin' up
Yeah man, that's the good stuff

He grabbed a carton of milk and he poured a glass
And I smiled and said, "I'll have some of that"
We sat there and talked as an hour passed like old friends
I saw a black and white picture and it caught my stare
It was a pretty girl with bouffant hair
He said, "That's my Bonnie, taken 'bout a year after we wed"
He said, "I spent five years in the bar when the cancer took her from me"
"But I've been sober three years now"
"'Cause the one thing's stronger than the Whiskey"

Was the sight of her holdin' my baby girl
The way she adored that string of pearls
I gave her the day that our youngest boy Earl
Married his high school love
And it's a new t-shirt sayin' I'm a grandpa
Bein' right there as our time got small
And holdin' her hand when good the Lord called her up
Yeah man that's the good stuff

He said, "When you get home she'll start to cry"
"When she says, I'm sorry, say so am I"
"Look into those eyes so deep in love and drink it up"
"'Cause that's the good stuff"

That's the good stuff

Writer(s): Craig Wiseman, Jim Collins
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of The Good Stuff?

In this narrative-driven country ballad, Kenny Chesney explores the essence of life's meaningful moments through a conversation between a troubled man and a wise bartender. The protagonist seeks solace in alcohol after an argument with his partner but instead receives sage advice about appreciating the intangible treasures of life. The "good stuff" refers to cherished experiences such as first kisses, family milestones, and enduring love rather than material possessions or temporary fixes. Through vivid storytelling, the song emphasizes that true fulfillment comes from emotional connections and shared memories. 🥛 #LifeLessons #CherishTheMoments

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