Ricky Van Shelton - Keep It Between The Lines

Music video by Ricky Van Shelton performing Keep It Between The Lines. (C) 1991 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
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[@jenniferhardison6970]

My daddy passed away when I was 4 years old, so I missed out on a lot of life’s lessons from a daddy. I’ve always wanted to be a daddy’s girl and have a special bond with my daddy, I’m sure we had a special bond when he was living. I miss him so much!! But my great uncle and 2nd cousin taught me how to drive and taught me how to drive a stick shift. I have/had a great family, some have passed on and I cherish the ones that I still have with me.

[@masonm.connor32]

Hi Jennifer 👋

[@gmandersonjr]

It sucks but you will make it. I was shot in head in mil but it wasn't the end. I sucked it up got to work. They are in our souls.

[@raymondmark4018]

Hi there 👋

[@patrickpolillo4935]

That's amazing I bet your dad was a great man! I got a father and he walked but made me a great dad! I hope lol merry Xmas to you! Hope you get this

[@troydaigle7902]

AWESOME

[@Lamar4rmLakers]

I am the son of a hardworking, honest, and genuine black African immigrant. This song is far from the music either of us listen too. however I remember being a child and my father playing this jus a boy and his superhero literally at that time. i didn't understand the lyrics back then but as I get older and my pops gets older it just hits different. A lot of my friends didn't have their pops present, I was fortunate and owe that man that world for raising me from a boy to a man. I feel the words in this my heart.

[@lylemorrison9811]

Well said. You were blessed.

[@GaryWestmoreland-nh7bv]

WHY do you always have to put your race into. We don't give a damn what your race is. Music is music and music has no color. Y'all just st keep the race baiting going when y'all post race in it. No one cares, black isn't the only race out there, there's other races as well. Y'all ain't the only race.

[@jerryburns4089]

Beautiful story. God bless you bot.

[@joshmyers30]

This definitely strikes a nerve. Daddy died when I was 8. He was 41. I just turned 40. Oh gosh how I miss him. I wished I could show him his granddaughters. He would be so proud.

[@henryduke722]

Somehow I'm thinking he can see his granddaughter

[@grumpyolddude5374]

He's a Christian music artist today still has great music.

[@danielschmidt9116]

where did you hear this all that I can find is that he retired from singing in 06

[@moultriemanicmechani]

This could easily be sung in any church

[@jamesmiddleton1954]

I know there's a video where he performs in front of the late great Dottie Rambo

[@davidworby1140]

5 years ago today my dad passed away and this was the FIRST song that played while I was taking a walk alone. Can’t be much more of a SIGN!😢

[@VinceCrim]

This song brings back memories of my dad, too. He passed away in 2019. Today’s country is great, but there’s really something about the stuff that came out in the early 90’s.

[@amyreynolds2295]

Definitely! My dad died in 2017..

[@cherylpitts051]

I love this song. They don't make songs like this anymore. Thanks Ricky!!!

[@michaelmcdonald4829]

Amen!!!!!

[@mugiwarabilal556]

I’m reminded of my father every time I hear this song. I’m a n*gga but on god this 🔥🔥🔥🔥😭😭😭😭😭. Real rap no cap Mr. Ricky Van Shelton. This the one sir fasho.

[@mrprofinishing]

My wife died in March 17 and I've been teaching my daughter how to drive and this song I use as a tool to teach them something about life. I pray to God all the time when I'm down and feel so lonely so I can keep it between the lines...

[@tombeyer375]

Dad's been gone for 33 years now, but remember him letting me drive as a young teenager and getting keys to the family car, before it was legal for me to drive, because he trusted me. When observing different things in life, he instilled a lot a lot of values of life and respect in me, that I'm so grateful for in this current world. Miss him so much.

[@charlesmessick5053]

This song reminds all of us that God sees what our hearts really are trying to accomplish

[@jimistarbuck5059]

Our oldest girl just passed away at age 49. She told me this song reminded her of me when I was teaching her to drive my old pickup truck. I will miss her very much.

[@Slideitallthewayin]

Sorry for your lost

[@RonTimmonsM1]

I wish he would record some new material. What a great songwriter, recording artist and musician. My mom was a huge fan until she passed unexpectedly from a heart attack. Growing up I didn't wanna listen to this type of music, ROCK ONLY I said but now it all makes sense , reminds me of her and is beautiful.

[@crystalirenelogan2775]

That would be awesome

[@rebeccawolfe25]

Real country...straight from the heart! Rare for anyone to still have one!

[@novagaming6312]

sorry for ur lost!

[@AngelicSaintSylvia]

Praise God My Grandmother raised me and I am an Orphan but her wisdom has enlightened my life's path and now I'm trying to pass my torch

[@51shoty]

Agreed

[@rhondaallenthomas7465]

My dad taught me how to drive a stick shift out on a diet road. And years later I was the one who taught my kids how to drive. Wish he could be hear to meet his grandkids. RIP Dad

[@deannlauderdale7495]

Your dad is always there, honey!

[@zk6754]

Trust me. Your dads watching you guys.

[@ruthboykin9873]

One of the BEST country singers EVER!

[@josemartinez-nl8dn]

Choices(George Jones) Lord have a Mercy on a Country Boy(Don Williams) and this one are my Favorite Country Songs

[@gopdriver]

Tears brought forth in memory of my recently departed father.

[@jeffhamilton6693]

This song speakes volumes to me as my DaD taught me how to drive at the age of 7. I lost him last year and I miss him dearly. Love you DAD and can hardly wait to see you again in heaven!

[@elizabethlewis3509]

Love the encouraging lessons and positive messages. We could sure use more of that these days.

[@michaelsmith_32329_]

Hello Elizabeth.. how are you doing?

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@michaelsmith_32329_ciao amici! 🙋‍♀️😍😘💘🌄

[@anneashley5110]

Too true. We certainly could use more of this beautiful uplift of the Spirit. I was a Daddy's girl many many moons ago. I didn't know him until he left the military after WW2. I was about 3 yrs old. When he picked me up at the station I cried loudly. He was a stranger abd people were looking. Mother slapped my leg to quiet me. But he said, 'no no she just doesn't know me'. From that moment, mother said I clung to him and became his shadow. It must have been his voice. I know a good one when I hear it Mr Van Shelton.

[@elizabethlewis3509]

@@michaelsmith_32329_ Great..and you?

[@Kim-okiepb8h]

I miss country songs like Ricky’s & many other country artists from the past!! I love this song!!❤️❤️❤️

[@raymondmark4018]

Hi Kim 👋

[@johnthorne1875]

This guy was one of the greats not many people are still in touch with this era

[@michaelmcdonald4829]

Greatest era of country music in my opinion.

[@MetismanInBC]

What a beautiful song and what a beautiful voice Ricky Van Shelton has got. This makes me cry every single time I hear it. 👍👍

[@nickblakeakio220]

This is one of the greatest country songs ever made !

[@masterjedi5510]

I was 43 when my only son of 3 children was born. That same year, my Mom and Pop passed away within two months of each other. I feel so blessed to have been their son, and to be my little boys dad (and my girls too of course)! With the exception of the “mommy being gone” part, this song is spot on! Brings back memories from when I was a kid, and puts into perspective just how important it is to truly take in every second we have with the ones we love.

[@gmandersonjr]

We were were military family I felt alone. I built another family and I might alone after my TBI but my friends and sisters helped me out. DNA all isn't all about family, about the people that have your 6.

[@zods9385]

Reminds me of my dad, may his soul rest in peace, love this song

[@shanepickvet2901]

Everyone needs the right people beside them 🙏🙏

[@thinking6307]

Yes, yes..shane.

[@miguelangelllopiscardo6883]

Si señor,cierto

[@bonnie1097]

I've had 2 lines of the lyrics stuck in my head the last few days. I had forgotten the rest and who sang it. I had to Google it and it all came back. I remember when this came out. One of my favorites. I did not have a patient teacher like the guy in the video, but I have a very patient Father in Heaven. Songs come back to tell us something or God uses them. Oh Ricky, I don't think you knew how powerful this song was going to be for so many people. Thank you.

[@colinengle2310]

Happy early birthday

[@tabathastaples7884]

Do you know where America is mentioned in the Bible ??????? Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!!

[@raymondmark4018]

Hi there 👋

[@allisonruby1448]

I'd like my usual "stolen T.V. after you hit the funny fon

[@nathansnedegar5885]

This song reminds me of my daddy. I lost him 20 years ago and still think talk to him every day I miss my daddy

[@donaldjmorgan6516]

Mine left this rock we call earth, Friday the 13th of Dec 1996, as you I talk to him everyday, there only one I can call a hero....

[@tammyfleck9170]

I miss my daddy .. he passed away 25 yrs

[@prenticesissy9278]

U will always miss him but lest u have Good memories

[@bettycreamer8486]

Miss my dad he passed away when I was 12 yrs old been gone 38 yrs last month

[@mudkinz._.2779]

Most underrated singer of all times, his music has meaning, the world needs more of it

[@kevinchandler179]

He was absolutely fantastic and underrated, but many other underrated country artists as well 👏

[@terminatorx6766]

I remember when my dad taught me how drive our ford I was scared but he was there keep me going and not be afraid. Many attempts I wanted to quit but keep pushing me encouraging me since then I started learning at the age of 16 -18 finally passed my driver license with a breeze. Furthermore then my father taught me how to drive our Jeep that was Manual five speed transmission then to 18 wheeler 🚛 this song means a lot too me.

[@lindaetheridge14]

Oh my goodness!! My dad was TRYING to teach me how to drive a standard. It took me at least 30 minutes to go around the block!! 😂

[@tammysolomon7108]

My dad showed ho w drive whem I was 15 yearold and lov e my daddy God rest soul

[@jasonsimmons2052]

BEAUTIFUL SONG ALWAYS !!!

[@rogernewman6050]

I love this song it's page out of my life even today this many years later it still brings me to tears. To me it's a spiritual song something that should be sang at church on fathers day for all the single dads.

[@randyobryan7366]

Amen brother

[@gigih.hammer306]

@@randyobryan7366 Amen, I agree. My one and only grandson could sing this song to his dad. The are very close and his dad has taught him the love for the outdoors. He is now 24 years old and admires his dad. The have a strong bond with each other and a deep love. It touches me deeply. Every child should have a dad. Happy fathers day to all the dads out there. Love your children, stay in touch with them.

[@earlehamilton7522]

I lost my Dad back on January 25th and this song reminds me of when I was a little boy when my dad learned me how to drive I was only 7 years old one of my greatest memories. LOVE YOU DAD!

[@scottsousa483]

Man that's awesome. I used to sit on his lap and he would let me steer his 71 chevy pickup all the way home!

[@gmandersonjr]

Learned on deere tractor

[@mupetabobo9906]

A great lesson for all times - whatever situation, God is right there with us, and we need to just keep it "between the lines"🙏

[@mupetabobo9906]

​@RobertAnderson6957 Thanks for the response. I'm doing great. Trying to enjoy the "long narrow road and keep it between the line" Hope you are doing great too🙏

[@dabig77]

Golden Age of Country, happy to be grow up in it❤

[@territripp2987]

I love this song. OMG it reminds me of my dad. He taught me, my mom and sister to drive. I got my license when I was 16yrs old. He had the patience of a Saint. I'm 73 and the memories I have are so wonderful

[@kathrynsmith8172]

Real True Country❤❤❤❤❤

[@jennifergolembeski3195]

I love this song. It's mine and my dad's song. When he started to teach me to drove this was the very first song on the radio that was playing. An everyone since to this day when I drive my dad tells me to keep it between the lines and take my time

[@jenniferdijames1671]

Ricky, I heard your voice for the first time in a long time singing with Dolly Parton. I miss you Ricky.

[@jeffs.bryant4481]

My father has stage four lung cancer .I wish I could make mends with him it's important to close those regrets of angry words an action I now can't take back my heart's heavy today thinking about the man that played a role in making an creating me .he was always strong for us kids

[@isaac-walker499]

love the music ricky.

[@robadams3781]

My dad taught me how to drive a truck he drove for 40 years I've been pushing a diesel down the road for 35 wow this is a very special song for me.

[@caseyanderson7585]

My dad taught me to drive a car/ truck at about 8 and a deisle at 15 We sure had fond memories and scares but he taught me to do it right.

[@jamesharper8089]

aint no one knows spirit like Rickky does his music , is one only things kept me alive when my lil wife died of corona ty sir for keepin me alive after

[@cjporterfield1955]

I grew up on this song, miss this guy terribly.

[@marygunter8784]

Hi baby I love God and dog 🐕🐶 and I love you so much 💕❤️❤️💙🧡❤️💙❤️❤️❤️💙❤️❤️❤️💙❤️❤️❤️💙❤️💙🧡❤️❤️❤️💙❤️❤️❤️💙❤️❤️❤️💙❤️❤️❤️💙❤️❤️❤️❤️💙❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💙❤️💙🧡💚💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💛💛💜💛💛💜🖤🤍❤️💙❤️❤️❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️❤️❤️❤️💙❤️❤️❤️❤️💙🧡❤️❤️💙🧡❤️💙❤️❤️💙🧡❤️❤️💙🧡💚💛💜🖤🤍❤️💙🧡❤️💙

[@marygunter8784]

Can tomorrow

[@azdesertrat9104]

Hard to hear this song without missing my dad. He was the best dad ever! 🥲

[@charlesmessick5053]

My dad died when I was 16 and missed out on many life lessons i could use right now.

[@EXDna]

Look around man, we're here for you. Dad just teaches you how to access that in him, dont doubt its also 100% in others too. Love yourself, look within, reach down and pull up, but don't forget to ask for help, you need to. Dads are usually there to teach that. I'm so sorry you missed it. My dad wasn't near me, but not dead. Still not much of a strong effect. I missed out too. Got none of these experiences to show for my living father. Don't spend too much time in the past or the future. Remember to live right now.

[@francismuutu9419]

Miss my dad.. Taught me how to drive and country music, Ricky Van Shelton and Allan Jackson. May his soul rest in peace.

[@angelagarnergolden8347]

My favorite song of all Keep it between the lines

[@masonm.connor32]

Hello Angela 👋 how are you ??

[@ericlance2765]

May we keep it between the lines on that long and narrow. God bless.

[@ed46dague]

It does not matter if the parent was male or female: this song touches the heart of the one left behind.

[@jeremyshaw3155]

Today.. 6/3/2024.. I had made a small fire in the backyard to burn off some sticks/branches from the recent storms here in Texas.. I have two boys that I just love.. my youngest (5) came outside and asked what I was doing.. told him I was just burning some sticks in the yard like normal .. something I havent done in a decade or two.. told him I hadn’t done it in awhile and he told me it’d be fine, he does it all the time and that he will “help me out”. I can’t stop crying. Please make the feelings stop, along with time itself.

[@augustebeline3954]

I just love this music! It goes straight to my heart!

[@territripp2987]

I love this song. Sure brings wonderful memories of my dad. My dad taught my mom me and my sister to drive. Oh God how I miss dad. My dad lived to be over 92. Dad's been gone 23yrs Nov mom 25 1/2yrs now.

[@status8477]

Lord! What a song!!

[@michaeltrower741]

Life's little lessons told so beautifully thru song. God bless you, Ricky Van Shelton.

[@fredpickett6219]

A good good song by a good good singer.

[@billmarcus7257]

Good??? Hell, it’s beyond superb and with a great wholesome message!

[@donjarrett9485]

Gave up country music when I quit drinking,over ten yrs ago.but ran across this Ricky Shelton vidio and I listened to some of his old songs got shivers ,he had great songs,never saw him live.getting old now but hope country music hangs in there,some great times,I loved to sin,but now my soul is.more important.i not saying country music is for sinners,it just fit my lifestyle then.writing about life stories,way felt,things going on around you,that country to me.

[@janeholcomb370]

Rickie, why don't you do a tour for old time's sake? You would make your fans ecstatically happy!!

[@raymondmark4018]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@dgruber2126]

Always loved him.Great singer❤

[@amyreynolds2295]

My youngest lost his daddy at 6 years old.. So that last part means so much how I feel.. I always replace mommy with Daddy.. And try to remember to keep it between the lines he will be 14 next year... 😭😭

[@JohnSmith-yp7pw]

What a great repertoire👌

[@coleyclark30]

this song makes me cry every time

[@jessieghee8517]

I'm 32 my dad passed when I was 20 I cry ever time I hear this

[@robinlapan7370]

My Daddy died when I was 11 my step dad taught me how to drive. I thank God for such a wonderful .2nd Dad. He was always there for use 3 kids and my Mom. They adopted a little girl who was a great sister. I love you Daddy and my 2nd Dad and my beautiful Mom. I felt so blessed to have had 3 great parents

[@100fredkrueger]

This song is great but sure does pull at my heart strings. Makes me sad that my dad is so old and my son is almost in high school. :(

[@johnnybratton726]

Be thankful to have a few select more years with your son and hopefully tomorrow and more with your dad.

[@lyricvideos9545]

My dad died before I even started school

[@ashleyrowlette9311]

Ghghgghgu

[@scottsousa483]

Cherish the time u have. !

[@hotrod2907]

🤘

[@scottdavidson9963]

My dad died 2-26-92 from ALS at 50 year's old He taught me how to drive (mom never knew). He was a good man.

[@waynelockwood5277]

Here is A Great Singer ,that Paint's a Great Picture with every Song or Hymn's He Sing's ,Thank you Ricky Van Shelton for your great Singing.

[@Emwest84]

1:02 ❤️🙏🏻❤️ As a single mom now raising my son alone I often think of this song ....it’s one I just never forgot....

[@philipbaldwin2078]

I love him and his work.

[@doublemint8361]

My dad said he used to pick with you a long time ago when he and my mom were still living in Virginia! I keep telling him to start playing guitar again... he's retired now, so no excuses! Great track

[@dr.timothyn.shieldsesq.5587]

This song has gotten me through many difficult times in my life , I need to putt my favorite dog. Down , so its another page in my book of life .

[@kjabooya1]

I lost my dad twice, once when I was ten and again when I was 37. I loved them both so much and am having a hard time finding anything to be hopeful about. Look at this shit world we allow ourselves to be in, I can’t wait to be with them again.

[@mohammadchangazi8770]

about thirty year ago when I moved to florida first time I heard this song, I still amazed when I listen this song,my kids are grown now, it takes me back to my young age

[@FarleyMachiskinic]

Ive been taught by thee best....Even to this day im still learning from him...I sure ain't going to let him stop doing what he loves doing.....Thee bet teachers are our fathers....Love them while you have them.. ❤❤❤

[@Olson2u]

This song brings back some very very old memories. My dad taught me all about cars. The very first time I drove I wrecked my fathers brand new ford galaxie. It had a 390 in it and when I turned the corner I went to fast and lost control. Wow do I remember the trouble I was in not just with dad but also my neighbor that I hit. Then came the law man and the finally the judge. It was lot for 10 year old to take in. I learned my lesson folks. I really miss my dad. God gave Ricky a gift that truely is for the world to enjoy.

[@gmandersonjr]

He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God.

[@wyantwilliam7026]

for all of us that have lost our dads and step dads , these men shaped and encouraged our growth as we grew up. my dad was my hero though i never said the words to him i pray he knew by the way i looked at him on his last days . " dad , you were and always will be my hero " i love you

[@brandonmesecar8641]

Ricky van Shelton is one of my favorites classic grew up on this music

[@flossieanderson-ok3ys]

Love this song Love the voice good old country boy with another good old song may God bless you thanks for posting It

[@brandonguice3752]

Good song

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Un video molto bello per una canzone meravigliosa.. 😊😍😘🎶🎸🎶💘❤️💯💋🌄🍀

[@FredMcconville933]

Hello anella how are you doing?

[@jacobrobinson175]

I never thought of that in this song together I remember sitting in my dad's lap driving his old F100 I was probably 6 or 7 years old I remember coming around the corner and there's a whole herd of cattle out in the middle of the road and it broke through the fence we went and got the farmer and help them get the cattle back in the Corral and then got back in the truck and I got this drive again 12 great years dad miss you

[@Thunder9001]

Great song about not letting life get too fast and out of control . Thanks Dad

[@3milesMatter]

From the highways to the heavens a promise to serve is beyond this world

[@karingregg1695]

My daddy was always our disciplinarian growing up. He regrets so much but he was everything we needed a kids. In 2001 him And I went to Denver. We haven been extremely close ever since.... He is the only man that ive ever needed... Love that man so dang much

[@anderander5662]

I'm almost 70 and I remember my dad teaching me to drive, it was1966....in a 63 Chevy Belair sedan. He was so patient with me. He sat up two 55 gallon drums for me to parallel park between.... gradually decreasing the distance till I had it down. He would be 111 TODAY...

[@mohammadchangazi8770]

I grow old listening to thus beautiful song, live your voice Ricky van Shelton ❤❤❤❤

[@Melody-ih9xe]

That was awesome 😎 WOW I hope you have a wonderful weekend... !! ❤

[@samuelvarner679]

Priceless

[@darenjohnson1357]

I've always dreamt of having a relationship with dad like this. Even today sometimes it's hard to accept the fact he still choose after 36 years to not be apart of my life. Even worse I now have 2 girls that do not know their grandpa. The best thing he ever done for me was to show me how not to be daddy..... this song still makes my eyes water

[@chrisgreenthumb6906]

Brought a tear to my damn eye!! 👊🏻🥲

[@WesAnderson-tm5xt]

Never really got to know my real dad but I take pride In knowing now I'm a son he would be proud of especially since he's passed on and truly knows the clap I've been through

[@dannydonahue2726]

Sure do miss my Dad

[@Butch623]

After seeing this It's time to make memories my son is just turned 10

[@mikeliner5206]

My Daddy has been gone 20 years. I almost run into a pond when he was teaching me to drive 💜💛😻

[@mistascott007]

Back when country songs told stories...

[@m.b.9169]

These Songs Were Lessons Taught Through The Lyrics. That Still Stand True If You Believe In Them. Memories Are All We Have So Let's All Keep Them Strong Still Today In The Year 2020.👍Peace Always.

[@crisantemadeharo7774]

Country me gustan por las istorias🐰

[@weslymanley8953]

Back when they had substance and meaning, and not a one was wearing his sister's skinny jeans either. Back when country music was REAL country, not this crap they call country now.

[@kjbtrucker2820]

Still not hank though

[@denisebogardus6161]

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[@lesismorepowell5270]

This is real county!!!

[@kathygooding2487]

My dad passed away 8days after my 18th birthday. This song makes me think of him.

[@robertkeys6688]

Hello Kathy how are you doing and hope you're staying safe over there?

[@rogerhole1548]

I'm sorry to hear that Kathy Gooding

[@actionfigureshi]

Thank you dad for teachin me how to drive stick shift. I miss you so much. Signed, a grateful son

[@debbiemeldrum8350]

You are so remembered.

[@leslieholman3121]

This is still one of my favorite songs ever

[@robertkeys6688]

Hello Leslie how are you doing and hope you're staying safe over there?

[@leslieholman3121]

@@robertkeys6688 doing well, I pretty much just spend my time working and listening to the 70s through to the 90s music.

[@robertkeys6688]

@@leslieholman3121 That's really nice oldies music brings pleasure to the soul. I'm Robert keys from Italy but I live in Louisville KY, where are you from?

[@jamesmiddleton1954]

Yes Ricky yes❤❤❤