About the Song
Toby Keith – Pick ‘Em Up and Lay ‘Em Down
“Pick ‘Em Up and Lay ‘Em Down” is a country song written by Toby Keith and Craig Wiseman. It was released in 2001 as the second single from Keith’s album Pull My Chain. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States.
The song is a tribute to the working class. It tells the story of a man who works hard to provide for his family. He is a farmer, a construction worker, and a truck driver. He is a man who is not afraid of hard work. He is a man who is proud of his work.
The song is also a celebration of life. It is about living life to the fullest. It is about enjoying the simple things in life. It is about spending time with family and friends. It is about making memories that will last a lifetime.
Toby Keith
Toby Keith is an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has released 19 studio albums, 2 live albums, 3 compilation albums, and 50 singles. Keith has sold over 40 million albums worldwide.
Keith was born in Moore, Oklahoma, in 1961. He began playing music at a young age, and he formed his first band in high school. Keith moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1984 to pursue a career in country music.
Keith’s first album, Toby Keith, was released in 1993. His second album, Big Dog Daddy, was released in 1994. Keith’s third album, Blue Moon, was released in 1996. Keith’s fourth album, Dream Walkin’, was released in 1997. Keith’s fifth album, How Do You Like Me Now?!, was released in 1999.
Keith’s sixth album, Pull My Chain, was released in 2001. Keith’s seventh album, Unleashed, was released in 2002. Keith’s eighth album, Shock’n Y’all, was released in 2003. Keith’s ninth album, Honky Tonk University, was released in 2005. Keith’s tenth album, White Trash with Money, was released in 2006.
Keith’s eleventh album, Big Dog Daddy, was released in 2007. Keith’s twelfth album, That Don’t Make Me a Bad Guy, was released in 2008. Keith’s thirteenth album, Bullets in the Gun, was released in 2010. Keith’s fourteenth album, Clancy’s Tavern, was released in 2011. Keith’s fifteenth album, Hope on the Rocks, was released in 2012.
Keith’s sixteenth album, 35 MPH Town, was released in 2013. Keith’s seventeenth album, The Bus Songs, was released in 2015. Keith’s eighteenth album, Don’t Let the Old Man In, was released in 2018. Keith’s nineteenth album, Peso in My Pocket, was released in 2021.
Conclusion
“Pick ‘Em Up and Lay ‘Em Down” is a classic country song that has stood the test of time. It is a tribute to the working class and a celebration of life. The song is a testament to the talent of Toby Keith, one of the most successful country music artists of all time.