Toby Keith

Released: June 24, 1997

Featuring: Sting

Songwriter: Sting

[Verse 1]
Seven weeks have passed now since she left me
She shows her face to ask me how I am
She says the kids are fine and that they miss me
Maybe I could come and baby-sit sometime

She says, "are you o.k? I was worried about you
"Can you forgive me? I hope that you will be happy"
I am so happy that I cannot stop crying
I am so happy I am laughing through my tears

[Chorus]
I saw a friend of mine. He said, "I was worried about you
I heard she had another man, I wondered how you felt about I
I am so happy that I cannot stop crying
I am so happy I am laughing through my tears

[Verse 2]
Saw my lawyer, Mr. Good news, he got me
Joint custody and legal separation
I am so happy that I cannot stop crying
I am laughing through my tears
I am laughing through my tears

I took a walk alone last night
I looked up at the stars
To try to find an answer in my life

[Verse 3]
I chose a star for me; I chose a star for him
I chose two stars for my kids and one star for my wife
Something made me smile
Something seemed to ease the pain
Something about the universe and how it is all connected

The park is full of Sunday fathers, and melted ice cream
We try to do the best, within the giving time
A kid should be with his mother, everybody knows that
What can a father do but baby-sit sometimes?

[Chorus]
I saw that friend of mine, he said, "you look different somehow"
I said, "everybody is got to leave this darkness sometime"
I am so happy that I cannot stop crying
I am laughing through my tears
I am laughing through my tears
I am so happy that I cannot stop crying
I am laughing through my tears
I am laughing through my tears

The familiar maxim of the triple threat – singer, songwriter, musician – doesn’t begin to cover it for Toby Keith, one of the modern era’s most complete self-directed hit makers. Keith’s most recent months are a remarkable representation of his entire career. He kicks off 2019 with a new single “That’s Country Bro” – a sprint down a country icon heritage trail, delivered with the kind of wit and polish that led to Keith being a 2015 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee. His current tour, aptly named Toby Keith That’s Country Bro! Tour, brings him to cities across North America. In 2018, he celebrated the 25th anniversary of his debut No. 1 single, “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” with the re-release of his debut album (remastered with three additional vault tracks), a week of events in Nashville including a BMI event to honor the milestone, two shows at the historic Grand Ole Opry, and a performance at the Nashville Symphony Ball where he received the prestigious Harmony Award. Keith also released his song, “Don’t Let The Old Man In,” which was inspired by a conversation with Clint Eastwood and featured in Eastwood’s movie, “The Mule.” Rounding out his music-related accomplishments is his Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic fundraising event. Celebrating its sweet 16th year in 2019, that annual bash has brought in a total of $12.4 million to support the charitable endeavors of The Toby Keith Foundation which includes aiding sick children and their families in Oklahoma.

From the albums

Dream Walkin’ (1997)
Greatest Hits Volume One (1998)
20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Toby Keith (2003)

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