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Kenny Chesney's Autobiographical Football Song
Kenny Chesney didn't write his most autobiographical hit 'Boys Of Fall' but says it captures his high school football experience.
In brief
Kenny Chesney didn't write his most autobiographical hit 'Boys Of Fall' but says it captures his high school football experience. Kenny Chesney considers 'Boys Of Fall' autobiographical despite not writing it, as it reflects his East Tennessee upbringing and high school football memories. Originally reported by…
Kenny Chesney's Football Song
In 2010, Kenny Chesney released 'Boys Of Fall', a song about football love that became his first single from Hemingway's Whiskey.
Song Lyrics
The song starts with 'When I feel that chill, smell that fresh cut grass / I’m back in my helmet, cleats, and shoulder pads / Standing in the huddle listening to the call / Fans going crazy for the boys of fall.'
“When I feel that chill, smell that fresh cut grass / I’m back in my helmet, cleats, and shoulder pads / Standing in the huddle listening to the call / Fans going crazy for the boys of fall.”
Songwriter Credit
Casey Beathard and Dave Turnbull wrote 'Boys Of Fall', though Kenny Chesney says it remains one of his most autobiographical songs.
Chesney's First Reaction
Chesney recalled hearing the song and knew it captured the thrill of rushing out onto the field on a cold Friday night.
East Tennessee Connection
Chesney says the song describes his East Tennessee upbringing and that 'in little towns like mine, that’s all we got.'
“In little towns like mine, that’s all we got.”
Why It Resonates
Chesney believes the song helps fans understand why high school football is life-changing for those who experience it.
What matters most
Kenny Chesney considers 'Boys Of Fall' autobiographical despite not writing it, as it reflects his East Tennessee upbringing and high school football memories.
