About the Song

“Clancy’s Tavern” is a country song by American singer-songwriter Toby Keith. It was released in May 2003 as the second single from his album Shock’n Y’all. The song was written by Keith and Scotty Emerick.

The song is a tribute to Clancy’s Tavern, a real-life bar in Keith’s hometown of Norman, Oklahoma. The song tells the story of a group of friends who gather at Clancy’s to drink, talk, and listen to music. The song’s lyrics celebrate the bonds of friendship and the importance of home.

“Clancy’s Tavern” was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States. The song was also a critical success, with many critics praising its heartfelt lyrics and Keith’s strong vocal performance.

The song’s music video was directed by Michael Salomon. The video features Keith and his friends spending time at Clancy’s Tavern. The video also features cameos from several country music stars, including Trace Adkins, Joe Nichols, and Dierks Bentley.

“Clancy’s Tavern” is a classic country song that has stood the test of time. It is a heartwarming tribute to friendship, home, and the simple things in life. The song is a reminder that the best things in life are often the ones that are closest to us.

Toby Keith is an American country music singer-songwriter. He has released 19 studio albums, 2 Christmas albums, and 3 compilation albums. Keith has had 36 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. He has also won numerous awards, including the American Country Music Awards’ Top Male Vocalist award in 2002 and 2003.

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Keith was born in Norman, Oklahoma, in 1961. He began playing music at a young age, and he started writing songs in his teens. Keith moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1984 to pursue a career in country music.

Keith’s first album, Toby Keith, was released in 1993. His second album, Big Dog Daddy, was released in 1994 and featured his first number-one single, “Should’ve Been a Cowboy”. Keith’s third album, Blue Moon, was released in 1996 and featured his second number-one single, “I’m So Happy I Can’t Stop Crying”.

Keith has continued to release successful albums throughout his career. His most recent album, Peso in My Pocket, was released in 2021. Keith is one of the most successful country music artists of all time. He has sold over 40 million albums worldwide.

“Clancy’s Tavern” is a classic country song that has stood the test of time. It is a heartwarming tribute to friendship, home, and the simple things in life. The song is a reminder that the best things in life are often the ones that are closest to us.

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Any minute the 5 o’clock crowd will be comingTaps’ll be flowing with beerThe cigarette smoke is soon to be risin’And at 5:30 Clancy gets here
She knows all their faces, she’s practicallyRaised themAnd that why they’re loyal and trueThey’ll pay their tabs, and that pays the light billAnd she keeps their glass full of brew
And the welders and the driversAnd the old nine to fivers and the regular Joe’sOf the worldAre singing here’s to you Clancy and yourNeighborhood tavernPour me another my girl
There’s a waitress named Lily, shows up at 7To make sure their service is greatAnd there’s a black dude named Elmo thatCooks in the kitchenBurgers and chicken fried steakYeah around 9 o’clock the band will startPlayingAnd the music will fill up the airThen they’ll take a break every 45 minutesAnd the jukebox takes over from there
And the welders and the driversAnd the old nine to fivers and the regular Joe’sOf the worldAre singing here’s to you Clancy and yourNeighborhood tavernPour me another my girl
It’s 1:35, last call’s upon usIt’s time to settle the scoreWon’t you call me a cab and bring me a tabAnd while you’re at it, bring me one more
She’s cleaned the last table and shined up the barIt’s late and everyone’s goneThen she’ll cock her pistol and count all her moneyThen drive that old Chrysler back home
And the welders and the driversAnd the old nine to fivers and the regular Joe’sOf the worldAre singing here’s to you Clancy and yourNeighborhood tavernPour me another my girl
Yeah good night sweet ClancyIn your neighborhood tavernWe’ll see you tomorrow my girl