The Rascal Flatts Banjo song was released in January 2012 as the first single from their eighth studio album, Changed. This song reached #1 on the Billboard Country singles chart starting May 12, 2012. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the banjo is more than just an instrument; it’s a symbol of hope and resilience and escaping the city into the far back woods to get away from it all.
Rascal Flatts performed this song live with Steve Martin at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2012. Watch the official music video and see the written lyrics below.
Rascal Flatts Banjo Music Video
This song was written by Neil Thrasher, Wendell Mobley, and Tony Martin.
Rascal Flatts Banjo Lyrics
When I lose my smile
When my thoughts get jumbled
When the air and BS get too thick
Can’t take a breath without getting sick
I’ve had enough with this concrete jungle
I drop my truck in drive
I pick up my baby
She jumps in with a kiss and a hey
We exit off that old highway
Sometimes you gotta go beyond the pavement
You gotta go deep
Way on back
Cross a few creeks
And a couple little shacks
You gotta get lost
Way on out
Crickets and frogs
Yeah you’re gettin’ close now
And you kick it into four wheel drive when you run out of road
And you go, and you go and you go-go-go
‘Til you hear a banjo, ah there it is
It ain’t on no map
And I’m glad it isn’t
Leave the phone and the GPS,
Those satellites ain’t found it yet,
Got our own little piece of heaven hidden
You gotta go deep
Way on back
Cross a few creeks
And a couple little shacks
You gotta get lost
Way on out
Crickets and frogs
Yeah you’re gettin’ close now
And you kick it into four wheel drive when you run out of road
And you go, and you go and you go, go, go, go
‘Til you hear that banjo, yeah woo
You gotta go deep
Way on back
Cross a few creeks
And a couple little shacks
Hell you gotta get lost
Way on out
Yeah crickets and frogs
Hey you’re gettin’ close now
And you kick it into four wheel drive when you run out of road
And you go, and you go and you go, and you go, and you go, and you go, woo oo
‘Til you hear that banjo, kick it
Gotta go deep
A way on back
Yeah cross a few creeks
And a couple little shacks
Four wheel drive when you run out of road
And you go, and you go, and you go
‘Til you hear that, ’til you hear that, ’til you hear that banjo
That’s nice
Let’s go
Kick that thing into four wheel drive
Let’s go
‘Til you hear that
Until you hear that banjo
Until you hear that banjo
“Banjo” is a feel-good song that celebrates the power of music to lift our spirits and help us overcome life’s challenges. It’s a reminder that no matter what happens, we can always turn to our passions and find joy in the midst of adversity. So, the next time you’re feeling down, go deep in the country away from it all and grab your banjo and play your heart out. Remember to “share” the Rascal Flatts Banjo song with other Country Music fans.
