(Billy Joe Shaver) I spent a lifetime making up my mind to be More than the measure of what I thought others could see Good luck and fast bucks are too far and too few between Cadillac buyers and old five and dimers like me Yes she stood beside me letting me know she would be Something to lean on when everything ran out on me Fenced yards ain't hole cards and like is not never will be Reason for rhymers and old five and dimers like me It's taken me so long but now that I know I believe All that I do or say all that I ever will be Too far and too high and too deep ain't too much to be Too much ain't enough for old five and dimers like me Too far and too high and too deep ain't too much to be Too much ain't enough for old five and dimers like me And an old five and dimer is all I intended to be
Billy Joe Shaver (1939-2023) was an American singer-songwriter, poet, and actor considered a key figure in American country music. Born in Corsicana, Texas, Shaver began his musical career in the 1960s, influenced by artists like Hank Williams and Merle Haggard. His music is characterized by realistic and often autobiographical lyrics that explore themes of love, loss, pain, and rural life. Shaver was an independent artist for much of his career, releasing albums on smaller labels and gaining a devoted fan base through his energetic and engaging live performances. Over the years, he collaborated with artists like Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson, helping to define the sound of the outlaw country movement. Some of his most famous songs include "I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal", "Honky Tonk Heroes", and "You Gave Me a Reason". Shaver was also a successful actor, with appearances in films like "Urban Cowboy" and TV series like "The Dukes of Hazzard". His music has continued to influence generations of country artists, solidifying his status as a genre legend.
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