About the song
Randy Travis and “Diggin’ Up Bones”: A Country Music Classic
“Diggin’ Up Bones” is a country music song written by Paul Overstreet, Al Gore, and Nat Stuckey, and recorded by Randy Travis. It was released in August 1986 as the third single from his album Storms of Life, and became a number-one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The song tells the story of a man who is haunted by the memories of a lost love. He keeps mementos of her in a box, and when he goes through them, it’s like “diggin’ up bones.” The song is a powerful ballad about love, loss, and regret.
Randy Travis is a country music singer and actor who has been active in the music industry since the early 1980s. He has released 20 studio albums and charted more than 50 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including 16 that reached the No. 1 position. Travis is known for his distinctive baritone vocals and his traditional country music style. He has won numerous awards, including seven Grammy Awards, 11 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 10 American Music Awards.
“Diggin’ Up Bones” is one of Randy Travis’s signature songs. It is a classic country ballad that has been covered by many other artists. The song’s themes of love, loss, and regret are universal, and it has resonated with listeners for decades. “Diggin’ Up Bones” is a powerful and moving song that is sure to continue to be enjoyed for many years to come.
Here are some additional details about the song and its impact:
- The song was inspired by the death of Overstreet’s father.
- The song’s music video features Travis and actress Sela Ward.
- The song was used in the 1994 film “The Shawshank Redemption.”
- “Diggin’ Up Bones” is considered to be one of the greatest country music songs of all time.
If you are a fan of country music, then you should definitely check out “Diggin’ Up Bones” by Randy Travis. It is a classic song that is sure to move you.
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Lyrics
“Diggin’ Up Bones”
[Verse 1:]
Last night I dug your picture out from my old dresser drawer
I set it on the table and I talked to it ’til four
I read some old love letters right up ’til the break of dawn
Yeah I’ve been sittin’ alone diggin’ up bones[Verse 2:]
Then I went through the jewelry and I found our wedding rings
I put mine on my finger and I gave yours a fling
Across this lonely bedroom of our recent broken home
Yeah tonight I’m sitting alone diggin’ up bones[Chorus:]
I’m diggin’ up bones, I’m diggin’ up bones
Exhuming things that’s better left alone
I’m resurrecting memories of a love that’s dead and gone
Yeah tonight I’m sittin’ alone diggin’ up bones[Verse 3:]
And I went through the closet and I found some things in there
Like that pretty negligee that I bought you to wear
And I recall how good you looked each time you had it on
Yeah tonight I’m sittin’ alone diggin’ up bones[Chorus]
I’m resurrecting memories of a love that’s dead and gone
Yeah tonight I’m sittin’ alone diggin’ up bones[Chorus ’til end]