Lyle Lovett - If I Had A Boat

[@fahadbinzahed7788]

From "From(tv series)" to straight down here. Heard so much 80's ballads before. Never heard of this underrated masterpiece. Man! This is actually an underrated one!❤

[@Sbrabson04]

Same here! Been playing ever since!

[@viciousKev]

I just got my sign

[@nakanampho8946]

From the tv series titled From..this is such a fine jam❤

[@gunduznagyev6154]

Me also from this tv series , omg.

[@ArchyP]

Same 😂❤

[@JTNWinslow]

“From” has been so good, it’ll only get more attention as the show goes on🤝🏽

[@christianrowland6745]

I hope so. I just found it, binge-watched the first two seasons, and can't wait for #3. I think it comes out either this weekend or next!

[@daryncollins7640]

@@christianrowland6745 in case you forgot and didnt know, season 3 is out with the first 7 episodes

[@ashaypandey7538]

"From" Helped me to find this masterpiece..... All thanks to Sherif ❤

[@cleaver1307]

All thanks to Mr. Fish and loaves

[@opezone]

Me too

[@PureVikingPowers]

Boyd

[@e-train765]

I can proudly admit that while I am a metalhead at heart - I grew up listening to Lyle Lovett. I've seen him live more than ALL the metal bands I've seen live. Lyle Lovett is one of my guilty pleasures.

[@Bacopa68]

I'm from NW Houston. Supporting a kid from Klein was mandatory. Even if you lived in CFISD, or western HISD.

[@lr6884]

Same. Lifelong metalhead, but Lyle will always be tops among songwriters in my book.

[@davidscott6472]

One of the greatest and most underrated and underappreciated artists of his generation. A true talent through & through.

[@starbabytam]

Loved him best with his large band

[@ronj9448]

He won four Grammy awards, Country Album of the Year and more. How is he underrated and underappreciated? Absurd.

[@carold4248]

I adore this tragic hero

[@bishopmuzoreva5533]

hahaha ye a real comedian when it comes to lyrics😆

[@bishopmuzoreva5533]

@@ronj9448 Too bad he never won the Pony on the boat ride of the year award

[@wawerupauline2866]

Thanks to the series "From", for bringing me here. This is a gem!

[@andremarques9392]

Verdade muito boa brazil

[@doctordave]

I used to sing this song as a lullaby to both my kids when they were little. Which means I probably sang it twice a day for at least 4 years. That's what? Close to 3000 times? Still not tired of it.

[@Zerowolf760]

I do the same thing!!

[@Whysicist]

Tulku Lyle is so fine and dandi.

[@louisemiddleton5364]

hhmbsfsaQQ

[@msrhuby]

And did you manifest that?

[@franksabatino7576]

Never had kids but was just thinking this would be a great lullaby, probably due to the pony.

[@GailGurman]

I only recently started watching From, and I do remember this song from the 80s, but watching From made me wanted to listen to the whole thing again. It's such a perfect song.

[@san5sparkle]

me also

[@mosborne5719]

Lyle’s music - next level, timeless & pure in a nonsensical world. Exquisite❤

[@timgolliher7133]

Every time I cover this on stage or in small rooms, people just light up. Some cry. All love it. Taught it to old goth rockers who never heard of it, they flat love it.

[@MrShapow23]

Thank you FROM (Tv show, 2022) for bringing me here.

[@Joshua-jo1yx]

You guys are all legend 'from' has brought us to this banger

[@BobWParks]

If someone ever came up to me and said "I want to remember what it was like to be a child again but I can't". I think I'd start with this song.

[@lisawilson3032]

I sent this just now to someone for that exact reason.

[@marshmangunnar9150]

amen

[@mikemccloud7378]

AMEN Brother ! AMEN !

[@PunguinYoga]

Beautiful. Some commenter could not fathom this song. He either has no kids or doesn't like them very much. Happy Holidays.

[@TheWatcher-kv8jx]

Not really appropriate, but I'd think of Comfortably Numb. "When I was a child, I had a fever. My hands felt just like two balloons. Now I've got that feeling once again. I can't explain, you would not understand. This is not how I am.

[@Moon_knight20]

Country music has the feels of loneliness, peacefulness, and life without stress and relaxing while sitting on the balcony of a house in a town and also nostalgic.

[@lesleyfaulkner6335]

(The TV show 'From' brought me here...in all of my 40 years never heard this song before!...its a Beautiful song!...its on constant repeat at the moment! ...he said 🎵"kiss my ass i bought a boat...im going out to sea"🎵...lol ...i love it!❤

[@jerrymurphy9698]

Lyle's music is beyond country...it's almost a genre unto itself. I saw this guy on the Joshua Judges Ruth tour and it's still one of the most moving concerts I have ever seen. When he did " She's Already Made Up Her Mind " you could have heard a pin drop. There wasn't a dry eye in the house.

[@mikelord9860]

THAT is a heavy song, even in its simplicity.

[@timfoote6919]

I hear what you mean...Its almost country and also almost pop....truly.....AMAZING music......

[@timfoote6919]

not sure this talent needs a genre! I am here because of Dave Matthews!

[@bishopmuzoreva5533]

Must've been hilarious

[@mayhemxtwo]

Saw him in Sydney, too many years ago, Best concert I have been to. So personal, so very beautiful.

[@waltermirren7957]

Just damned perfect. God bless you Lyle. I could listen to this for hour after hour after hour.

[@marvinthemaniacaldancingap3291]

I agree, this song is everything you could hope for in a ballad. What the hell was Julia Roberts thinking divorcing this Albert Einstein of the country-western music world!? I think Track #3 of Joshua Judges Ruth (*She's Already Made Up Her Mind*) was all about his marriage with Julia Roberts ending.

[@waltermirren7957]

Forever is still happening. Thank you Mr. Lovett. Great song.

[@waltermirren7957]

Marvin The Maniacal Dancing Ape damn straight. Lyle is a legend. Julia is all but a memory.

[@waltermirren7957]

still a perfect song

[@davidwhitehouse3923]

Walter Mirren survivalist

[@donaghmccarthy9467]

I swear these are possibly the GREATEST song lyrics ever. Nothing but a superb imagination allied to a fantastic lyrical ability attached to a brilliant musical talent could have conceived it. Greatest ever? Definitely top 10 in the history of the universe. So far...

[@richardgleeson6939]

Great songwriter

[@SunShine-ye6ik]

Very Robert Hunter-esque.

[@Stanzi18]

Your comment was more well thought out lol

[@bishopmuzoreva5533]

Hahahaha You're funny😅

[@bishopmuzoreva5533]

Ever heard Tool?

[@PunguinYoga]

This song is so innocent and whimsical it makes me want to cry.

[@loveslothjenni]

Lost my brother (my best friend) to asthma 3 months back. He loved this song and sang along whenever he heard it. I will think of him now, on his pony on his boat, forever.

[@nathalynaty5580]

Sorry for your loss!

[@jonr7207]

Me too hope you’re okay

[@lisawilson3032]

Oh, Jennifer, I break for you. My brother grew out of his asthma mostly, but I so clearly remember the ambulance coming at 2am, the oxygen tents, finally having one at home. Climbing in and singing this to him when he was 2, 3, 4... I can imagine your pain and I fear it. The loss of a sibling is a wholly different loss than that of a parent, a spouse or even child. It's a different pain in the part of your heart marked 'brother'.. I will pray for you for a long, long time.

[@lisawilson3032]

Jennifer, I'm wondering how you are. Lisa Wilson

[@32Thrones]

Amen Jen 🙏 😘

[@theinscriber]

I thought I was the only one FROM brought here. I guess the show is the best that could be. Actors just on point

[@PunguinYoga]

I just hope it doesn't lose its way. Some shows like 'From" just keep piling on more weirdness and after a while you have a jumble you don't care about. Hope that doesn't happen.

[@ericsmith6076]

What an awesome song. Thanks, Lyle. Should have a billion views.

[@salbarracca]

the most coolest underrated singer songwriter out there today.

[@lizziwestwood]

When I was little I had a pony (well horse lol) and we had a boat and I used to ask my dad, can we put my pony on the boat? I made my dad listen to this on repeat for a very long time. Lol. Born a Lyle Lovett lover!

[@lylelovett5694]

thank you so much for listening to my music🎶❤️❤️❤️

[@KiranKumar-tm8jf]

Straight after listening this gem in series "from"

[@honestj820]

Hey how are you doing…?

[@Ernoburger]

First time to hear this song and just the way he sings and the melody evokes a lot of emotion in me. I teared up. When you read the lyrics, they are fun and seem silly, but the singing itself gets me.

[@timtaylor9320]

I reply to your comment ...I suggest " morning town ride ". by the Seekers. brings tears to my eyes every time ... Tim

[@Sbrabson04]

Same here

[@owurakay1261]

I heard this song just yesterday from the movie series FROM...I felt in love with it immediately I hrd it..Much live from Ghana Africa

[@nygrl6102]

"Kiss my ass I bought a boat I'm going out to sea" - my favorite line ever!!!!

[@duanecolbert3392]

Yes that's what Kimosabee means

[@nygrl6102]

@@duanecolbert3392 I'm sorry, what??

[@bobbyb2608]

Cheers

[@lisawilson3032]

Tonto always was the smart one.

[@timmylumsden8060]

@@lisawilson3032 and he did the dirty work for free!!

[@michaelboudreaux4326]

Played this for my 20 year old niece recently, she loved it.

[@kaysinc7034]

My mother used to say " Boy, if you can't enjoy this music, you need help"

[@happyfeetlives5878]

I agree

[@banjopops67]

Momma was right

[@ThomasJones-ij6hv]

Good health and wealth to your mom.

[@michaelsternberg7940]

My Mom died in 2009 - 2 years after that I picked up my guitar and started playing again... I guess she is proud. Greatings from Germany and many thanks for this song!!

[@timothyshearer8389]

Your Mom was wrong 😉

[@bitsywillmott6881]

Lyle Lovett has been a favorite for decades. Love his original creativity...and his is such a gentleman each appearance. Taped a TV program years ago about his coming home to Austin. Someone "took" it...and it was never offered as a CD. It was superb with a large orchestra of musicians. Thanks, Lyle Lovett for being you. bitsy

[@donnygrey4277]

I'm very pleased to know I'm not the only one that loves the music of Lyle Lovett, but when last did you watch his favorite music!?

[@lylelovett5694]

thank you for listening to my music🎶❤️❤️❤️

[@32kellym]

The favorite song i had with my father. I remember riding around with him singing this song at the top of our lungs!! Thanks for the memories!!

[@carolynestess2907]

^^^feels

[@exa121RETURNS]

Your father has good taste

[@sarahjade5854]

One of my favourite memories as a kid was when my father took me to the beach (we lived within walking distance) and we would listen to this song and watch the sun rise. Thank you for the memories, autre fois.

[@goodtutt4733]

Why do you like it ? Why oh why?

[@tripp8833]

that's a good dad right there :)

[@cherrynipz]

OMG Finally found this.. The Interpreter movie bought me here. Lovely song, thanks ❤️

[@lhart99]

I was in a similar situation as you. I heard this song on the radio back in 1993when I was 13yrs old, which was, obviously, prior to the internet being anywhere near what it is now. If I had 1/2 a penny for every song that I had to wait year and years just to have the ability to search for them in on the internet, I'd be richer than Bill Gates. LMFAO. I remember having several notebooks full of band names, lyrics, song titles, and lyrics I thought were song titles. Those notebooks saved my ass a lot years down the road. :-)

[@petekovac6]

Yes!! Don’t (didn’t) really know Lyle.... apart from him being married to Julia for a while. Introduced via a great scene from The Interpreter - Sean Penn in some anguish from a recent loss unplugs the jukebox in a busy bar & puts this beautiful tune on. With the magic of Shazam I was immediately introduced and within the space of 24 hours I reckon I’ve listened to it 30 times already(!) And just starting to explore Lyle’s other songs... 👍

[@girishtiwari3859]

Same here! just heard it and searched for it.

[@iyunade7865]

Me too. I literally just heard it now. Paused the film and searched for the song on KZbin

[@khalidmelouka6035]

"I just got my sign." - Boyd.

[@charlene41]

Can't wait till season 3

[@cat8819]

@@charlene41its coming out in august right?

[@Rusty-i4g]

Been waiting on season 3 forever

[@monkeyguy7551]

@@cat8819 september 2024

[@marshmangunnar9150]

I was lucky enough to catch Lyle and his large band when I was about 13 or so I think, Red Rocks Colorado. Such a great show. I love this dude's music Still

[@marshmangunnar9150]

@Lyle Lovett Wow, I just saw you will be back at Red Rocks July 5th!

[@cashflowglo7262]

I had never never heard this song before. It s 2023 and I am just now finding it. WOW where have I been? It is beautiful! Found it while watching a Julianna Moore movie called “Still Alice”. 3 seconds of the song and I m hooked and it fit the scene in the movie perfectly….

[@galbraithlane8982]

I am glad to write you and I will like to be your friend !!!!

[@Umbra_Witcher]

same here. saw a review of a classic album, and this was it, so i gave it a listen as i didn't know lovett (and didn't expect this). great stuff.

[@Sunny_skyandsunshine]

Me too I saw this movie today 23.05.2024

[@jeaniehammond40]

"I would not scare my pony on my boat out on the sea......" You have to have great admiration for a song writer like Lyle Lovette. Absolutely adore his music, what a genius! {Genius-exceptional intellectual creative natural ability} {Genius-A man known as Lyle Lovette}

[@lylelovett5694]

thank you for listening to my music🎶❤️❤️❤️

[@davidbumpus8574]

@@lylelovett5694 Thank you sir for entertaining us & touching our lives with your skill, artistry, passion, love, talent & beautiful soulful music. May God richly bless you & yours. Thank you from Tennessee. 💞

[@Electroboyy]

When I was in 5th grade my teacher would play this song for the class he would bring a guitar to class play this song and sing it 5th grade was the best year of school I’ve ever had I met my best friends in that year 5th grade was the best because my teacher was really nice he would help everybody with problems we had in school he was the best reach I could have ever wished for this makes me remember everything that happened that year it was very hard for me on the last day of school but November 11th the day before my aunts wedding I was going to get my haircut I saw him asking for any kind of donations for homeless he mainly just wanted to give to homeless shelters so he was asking for food donations my dad went into big y got 5boxes of pasta and 2 big jars of raos tomatoe sausce my teacher was very thankful I was in 6th grade that day it was nice seeing him again I wish I could talk to him again but this song makes me remember about the school year of my life

[@sonyaroland8642]

🙏🥲Thank you for sharing your beautiful memories!! It is one of the most special gifts in this Life~ people who live us and give from their very SOUL. I was blessed with teachers who inspired me and LOVED their students from their 'Heart of Heart 💕 '. Thank God for really good teachers who touch out lives FOREVER with their Angelic Spirits!!! So happy that you had one of these special Angels in your life... and a truly wonderful example of LOVE in your Father! May you touch many lives the ways you were touched by YOUR Angels! 💜🙌🌠🌌

[@MrNewman46]

A wonderful most underrated talent....have luved his music 4 years....ty

[@irisramos173]

I don’t know why I love this song…but I love this song.❤

[@peterzang]

Poetic

[@shaun5944]

Ah. One of my favourites. Really touches the soul. Thank you my Texan cousin 👍♥️✝️🇬🇧

[@shaun5944]

@Lyle Lovett Hi Lyle, that would be great, thank you. I've always loved your music 🎵 I heard one of your songs on the radio for the first time about 25 years ago ( Nobody knows me) and I used to sing it to my sons growing up. I went straight out and bought that CD and played it all the time. God bless you my Texan cousin. Shaun UK 👍♥️🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@penny4792]

"Now that mystery masked man was smart, He got himself a Tanto, 'cause Tanto did the dirty work for free. Now Tanto, he was smarter and one day said Kemosabe, Kiss my ass I bought a boat I'm going out to sea" I hear both my Mom and Daddy laughing with that one. So many great images with the song and so many wonderful memories 💙💜❤

[@devilduck]

It's Tonto.

[@joecrawford570]

How could you not love ban the man it's such a positive wonderful thing I'm so glad that he is part of this morning thank you man. The man. Lots of smiles thank you so much

[@alchemyphoenix2374]

Not sure anyone else will ever fully feel what this song means to me. Damn... Maybe not even Lyle himself. I didn't know my mother much. She left me with my dad when I was a baby. But one of the few memories I have of her was going to see her in her apartment when I was 8 or 9 and she played this album and I jumped on the bed laughing and trying to get the record to skip. This song is literally the sound of nostalgia in my head.

[@Ludacar]

The TV show From brought me here... Awesome song!

[@Golfdewd]

I cannot believe I'd never heard this BRILLIANTLY EPIC song before today!

[@bishopmuzoreva5533]

hahahaha

[@massimohalterman4568]

My dad and I listened to this album on a road trip from southern California to Nevada. This song takes me back every time.

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

Sounds like a very fun nostalgic story to me

[@walterherzog150]

Emotions come up listening this song. Thank you , lyle for this great song and Guitar playing.

[@njengocrib]

POV: “Me after watching “From”. Who else is here November 2024?

[@Modeksa-]

Me

[@alickchipatela763]

Me

[@Aryan_Jagtap.07]

Lessgoo

[@mousearebec]

He began playing this song in 2011 at a concert in Houston and I was mesmerized, as it is one of my favorite songs he does. Just an excellent entertainer. The whole band is as sharp as a Rolex watch........... well worth seeing in person.

[@jamestownsend6657]

Mickey, Vin, agree with both of you...got to see him & his Large Band once at Viejas Casino under a night time summer sky...great performance , his band is treffic!

[@brandonjacobs5690]

1987

[@bernhardlohr4662]

Brilliant!!! Thanks Mr. Lovett for this jewel of composing! What a "wunderbar" song!! Love it! Also very good the cover from "Still Alice" by Karen Elson! Greetings from Germany, B.L.

[@quinbagwell7515]

The depth of the lyrics in this song is amazing . As close to perfect as it gets. Simply great.

[@wc21]

Yes the show FROM is where I heard this song from and I’m grateful I heard this tonight on the episode tonight this song is beautiful

[@brandonmesecar8641]

The show FROM brought me here

[@kashveerbipraj1559]

Me 2🥲

[@midyebulans]

me 3

[@leemallin6898]

Same here

[@john92165]

When I started in radio way back in October of '88, this is the first song I ever played. Good memories.

[@OarsmanPower]

Cool story - Thanks for sharing! 🎸 Love how a song can bring us back to great memories.

[@radiohokie86]

Remember the radio edit? It said “Adios” instead of “Kiss My Ass”. I used to get in trouble regularly for playing the album version! 😊

[@kevinarnold6926]

There was a moment in the late 80's, early 90's - I'm too old to remember now - when popular country artists seemed to be getting back to real country music. Lyle Lovett, Dwight Yoakam, the Mavericks. I really like that. Pontiac is still one of the best records I've ever heard.

[@omaradidou8066]

Got here from a TV show called " from " , hell of a song I love it love it love it ❤

[@regjarrett]

My favorite Lyle Lovett song is the one I happen to be listening to at that moment.

[@siliconiusantogramaphantis2122]

"From" brought me here. Interesting series.

[@debrabentlage8327]

My absolute favorite Lyle Lovett song. Saw him last night in Springfield, Missouri. As always, the Large Band and Lyle brought the crowd to their feet many times.

[@DoobiesTaxiola]

The show From brought me here. What a great tune.

[@timoflea8417]

Lord I love Luke Lovett's music. We needed him to come along when he did

[@charliemorgensen4804]

I actually met him years ago at the dirt bike races and hes such a good guy

[@TheZeeklafreek]

Back in the mid-80's I worked at Kerbey Lane Cafe in Austin and he would come in a lot and I'd wait on him. Was always super friendly and a good tipper. Migas, eggs over easy. :)

[@totallylooney8292]

I got lucky and scored some front row seats a few years ago. He saw us in our moto gear and paused to talk bikes with us. A real moto dude as well as an amazing musician!

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

Lucky!

[@lisawilson3032]

He is super. An absolute sweetheart.

[@lincolnmaceachern2410]

I was vaguely familiar with this song in the 80's. In about '94, I was at a concert by the great Nova Scotia Celtic- folk band The Rankin Family. As the crowd slowly left the hall, this guitar picking came over the speakers, and I KNEW who it was before a word was sung. I went out the next day, bought "Lyle Lovett," "Pontiac," and "Joshua Judges Ruth."I became such a fan, and travelled from eastern Canada to Portland, Maine in 2004 to catch his show. I've seen U2, Willie Nelson, John Prine, Don McLean and The nitty Gritty Dirt Band live, but somehow they don't quite stack up as high.

[@stephenhenion8304]

I heard this song in 2007 at my very first Bluegrass Jam.... I had no idea what I was in for!!! Top o' the Mountain 🎵🎶🎵

[@anesumushayi9429]

'From' brought me here, better late than never ✌

[@ClintSlingerland]

Just a reminder of my father , such a wonderful song

[@howeymacrae7173]

Hands up if The TV show "from" brought you here.... Awesome

[@juangrundling]

From the TV series

[@howeymacrae7173]

Hahaha, ahhh god!!!

[@yesisreda]

Thank you from(tv series) for bringing me to this masterpiece

[@kaybeeraut9389]

Have loved Lyle Lovett since early 90's. Husband and I danced to "She's No Lady" at our 1992 wedding. Met Lyle shortly after, gracious and funny. Also love he is a true horseman! #SmartandShiney

[@GhostTiger88]

He's the loveliest man!

[@lylelovett5694]

thank you so much for listening to my music🎶❤️❤️❤️

[@Elman-764]

And if I had a boat I'd go out on the ocean And if I had a pony I'd ride him on my boat And we could all together Go out on the ocean I said me upon my pony on my boat If I were Roy Rogers I'd sure enough be single I couldn't bring myself to marrying an old Dale Well, it'd just be me and Trigger We'd go riding through them movies Then we'd buy a boat and on the sea we'd sail And if I had a boat I'd go out on the ocean And if I had a pony I'd ride him on my boat And we could all together Go out on the ocean I said me upon my pony on my boat The mystery masked man was smart He got himself a Tonto 'Cause Tonto did the dirty work for free But Tonto he was smarter And one day said kemo sabe Well, kiss my ass, I bought a boat I'm going out to sea And if I had a boat I'd go out on the ocean And if I had a pony I'd ride him on my boat And we could all together Go out on the ocean I said me upon my pony on my boat And if I were like lightning I wouldn't need no sneakers I'd come and go wherever I would please And I'd scare 'em by the shade tree And I'd scare 'em by the light pole But I would not scare my pony on my boat out on the sea And if I had a boat I'd go out on the ocean And if I had a pony I'd ride him on my boat And we could all together Go out on the ocean I said me upon my pony on my boat I said me upon my pony on my boat

[@MrAc8888]

my dad used to listen to lyle, thankfully "Still Alice" brought me back, great memories, great movie, great song and the cover by karen elson is beautiful (perfect ending to that movie)

[@ArkRed1]

My favorite song by Lyle. Especially the part about what Tonto says. Go Tonto.

[@politicalpanda9679]

I sing this to my kids every night. For the last 8 years, its a bed time staple.

[@KatherineConverse]

I've loved this song for years...my HS boyfriend put it on a mixtape for me❤❤

[@ethelwulfmountbattenderoth2286]

Really great song. Nice imagery. Takes your mind on beautiful trip for 3 minutes.

[@gailremp3628]

I have seen Lyle Lovett five times over the years. Love this man love this man excellent human.

[@robertturner402]

I had a best friend once named, Timothy Bryant, that use to sing this song while playing it on his acoustic guitar, he sings it even better than this original .Or maybe my love for him made it sound better to me anyway. I still have a copy of him performing this song, I listen to it probably once every 2 or 3 years, but when ever I do, my eyes fill up with tears.😪 I miss you my friend. 💙

[@lynn56m]

I've been a fan of Lyle Lovett since this song was new. Still one of my favorites

[@jcdenton4621]

Saw this guy (along with Robert Earl Keen) last night at Gruene Hall in Texas! Amazing concert!

[@JKSouth]

Never ceases to amaze me and talented in every way.

[@suzieparis6821]

I just missed him...again..he was here last nite inBozeman MTand i didnt hear bout it til 6am yesterday..sold out of course

[@frankduxe]

Lovely melody, marvelous lyrics! Tomorrow I’ll let my students listen this art in English Lesson..

[@AbbiePhitz]

An old summer camp song for me. Nothing but good memories ❤️

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing today..,

[@pasheawoo1105]

I immediately Shazam the hail out of this song and it led me here. I can rest now lol 😂 thanks epix

[@kathicobb4912]

This was my late husband's favorite Lyle Lovett song because it's so quirky. I found Lyle back in 1993 and have been a huge fan ever since. There are many versions of Lyle doing this song on KZbin but this appears to be one of the originals. He even kinda grins when he says "kiss my ass". He's not like that in the slightest most of the time, but he's a human, too. For all who love Lyle, this is one of our favorite songs. Hope you enjoy it. Happy Holidays, Lyle and April, et al!

[@stevewalter1090]

Lyle's music is part of a genre all it's own. It's not over commercialized and sort of lurks in the background, behind the scenes and us so powerful, always telling a story with extremely talented musicians who are also great poets. Lyle has more albums abd songs with such great variety that I could ever have imagined. So gifted. The genre includes others you may also enjoy,: Aimee Mann especially I'M John Hiatt If course, the timeless: James Taylor Kris Kristofferson Bob Dylan I'm highlighting the solo-oriented acts here and not those writers part of the larger, higher profiles Bands,

[@pohsstudio7769]

Who else came here after watching From? ❤️🙌

[@Rachelshmachel63]

Yup

[@yussifcaesarnuhu3410]

I did

[@michaellajeunesse9431]

Me love this song

[@SkullKid2000]

Me!

[@alickchipatela763]

Me!! Quite a good piece of music

[@MrWiredawg]

Love the part with the Lone Ranger and Tonto! Nice to hear a fun whimsical song, especially these days.

[@PunguinYoga]

You said it!

[@lr6884]

Many years ago, I heard a live cover of this song by a bluegrass band who's name I cant recall. They told a story about the song.... Lyle Lovett was talking to a little boy, and asked him, "If you could have anything in the world, what would you want?" The boy answered, "A boat. And a pony." That was the inspiration for the song. It captures the beauty and innocence and humor of childhood. It's one of the most perfect songs ever written.

[@BRX4479]

Just from FROM . nice track. blessed

[@stephenhenion8304]

Oh yeah... play this one at my funeral...

[@patricecatanio901]

I love this man. Such a beautiful voice! Great songs!! Thanks Lyle!!

[@zacharyharmon1347]

Lyle has a very unique sound, with such control. I hate most country music! I never get sick of this song!!!!!!!!!!

[@leiflarsson273]

Hey I know you commented this 9yrs ago and prolly won’t see this but this song reminds me so so much of Kenny Rogers the gambling man

[@KatherineConverse]

The last lines of every stanza are some of my favorite lines in any song ever... "would not scare my pony on my boat out the sea"" kiss my ass I bought a boat and I'm going out to sea" I literally get teary eyed

[@jonrasprings9092]

That is fabulous! I heard this on Parenthood. It really grabbed me with the poetic verse about lightning.

[@Guy-itsMeOK]

Same

[@livyeat873]

This is beautiful. Song suits every event in life. Thankyou

[@gstlb]

A wonderful, somewhat nonsensical, but very poignant and moving song. One of my favorites.

[@rollie3383]

the boat is a metaphor for freedom kiss my ass kimosabe

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Bellissima canzone per una voce meravigliosa... 😊😍😘🎶🎸🎶💘❤️💋💯🌄

[@lazypurplepeeps4393]

I bought this CD in the early 2000s so I could play shes no lady at my wedding reception. My name is also Lyle!

[@rickschaut8366]

25 years ago, I bought a boat. Couldn’t get this song out of my head.

[@JoyfulGypsy]

Freedom and independence gives us all the ability to do whatever the hell we want, no matter how "absurd," without having to explain or ask permission.

[@jonathanandrews9570]

wow. what a way to put it. so true

[@lylelovett5694]

thank you so much for listening to my music🎶❤️❤️❤️

[@footsy420]

my favourite song. My mom just gave me a Tennessee Walker, now I need a boat.