3 Country Songs From the 1990s You Haven’t Heard in Years but Still Know Every Word To

Songs aren’t easily forgotten. In fact, once you hear a song, it unlocks this never-ending section of your memory. You might not be able to remember what you had for dinner last night, but goodness knows you’ll remember your favorite song from two decades ago. The three 90s country songs below aren’t ones most people hear every day, but you’d have no trouble recalling them. These 90s staples live somewhere in your mind; all you need is a little reminder.  

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“John Deere Green” — Joe Diffie

Joe Diffie’s “John Deere Green” is a 90s romantic staple. In terms of country grand gestures, the storyline in this hit pretty much takes the cake. “In John Deere green, on a hot summer night / He wrote “Billy Bob loves Charlene” in letters three foot high / And the whole town said that he should’ve used red / But it looked good to Charlene / In John Deere green,” the lyrics read.

What’s more Southernly romantic than this? If you were a country fan back in the 90s, odds are this song touched your heart. Even today, “John Deere Green” remains an instant earworm. Even if you haven’t heard this song since the 90s, it’ll be easy for you to jump back into it.

“Watermelon Crawl” — Tracy Byrd

Tracy Byrd’s “Watermelon Crawl” has long made everyone wish they were down south somewhere in the summer, joining in on the small-town fun. “When the band started playin / The watermelon queen said / ‘Let me show you somethin’ / That you ain’t never seen’ / She grabbed me by the arm said / “Come on lets go” / She dipped down, spun around, and do-si-doed,” Byrd sings, painting a pretty portrait of 90s light-hearted revelry.

This 90s country song is an easy one to remember. The melody is impossibly catchy, likely having lodged itself in your brain at some point or another. Revisit this song today, and you’ll find yourself singing along without even realizing it.

“I Swear” — John Michael Montgomery

“I Swear” was a staple in school dances for decades. It long outlasted its 90s heyday, becoming a multi-generational hit. Nevertheless, it might have been a while since you heard this ballad. If so, have a listen above and remember what made this 90s country staple so enticing.

“I swear / By the moon and stars in the sky / I’ll be there,” the lyrics read, promising romantic devotion. It’s one of the tenderest country songs ever released, remaining appealing to this day.

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