Story Behind The Song
My son was getting married. I told him some one has to be able step up and lead
even if it takes more than your share of the effort.
Song Description
In real life or in any deal, or relationship, there cannot be a 50 50
split some one has to be willing to take that extra step to close the deal.
Hence 51%
| Song Length |
2:37 |
Genre |
Country - Americana, Country - Bluegrass |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Cheerful, Pleasant |
Subject |
Philosophy, General |
| Similar Artists |
Alan Jackson, Del Mccoury |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Fifty, Fifty Man
verse
I'm the kind of guy - I like things fare from the start
I met this pretty girl - I gave away my heart
Then came that blessed day - I asked her for her hand
You can call me Dutch - cause I'm a fifty, fifty man
verse
So before I got married - I asked my dad for his advice
How can I do my half - and have a happy life
How much money, or what star - will make my dreams, come true
I wanna do my half - please tell me what to do
Chorus
He said there ain't no fifty, fifty - in true life or true love
Don't put your trust in money - or the stars up above
For every deal, in life - or to make, love content
You'll find that someone - had to go - fifty one percent
Lead
verse
He said ,once I had a friend - who was down on his luck
He got sick n lost his job - couldn't keep his bills paid up
His wife took the load - she carried them on through
She did what she had to - here's my advice to you
Chorus
Son there ain't no fifty, fifty - in true life or true love
Put all your trust in god - and the women that you love
If you want to be happy - it won't cost you a cent
Sometimes, you may have to go - fifty one percent
Sometimes, you may have to go - fifty one percent