Misheard lyrics from iconic country songs

Paul Natkin // Getty Images Have you ever been singing along to a song you’ve loved for months, or even years, and a friend or family member interrupts you to let you know you’re not actually singing the right lyric? It rocks your world when you realize you’ve been interpreting something you thought you knew so well incorrectly all this time. The good news is you’re not alone. In fact, what you’re experiencing is so common that it has a name: mondegreen. According to Merriam-Webster, the term refers to “a word or phrase that results from a mishearing especially of something recited or sung.” This happens with lyrics in all music genres, and country is no exception. The Southern twang synonymous with the genre has caused many fans to misconstrue what their favorite singer is saying, leading them to frantically Google the lyrics to prevent another incredibly embarrassing moment down the line. Misheard lyrics can be nonsensical, hilarious, and sometimes straight-up shocking. To help save you from humiliation at your next country karaoke night, Stacker compiled a list of misheard lyrics from iconic country songs by artists like Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, and Shania Twain, using news articles, music publications, and social media posts for reference. Read on to see which country classics you may have been singing wrong this whole time. ‘9 to 5’ by Dolly Parton David Redfern // Getty Images -Misheard: “And you think that I would daunt you” -Correct: “And you think about it, don’t you?” “9 to 5” is a classic song from a classic movie, but that doesn’t mean people will always get the words right. This misheard lyric from Dolly Parton’s title track from the 1980 film is kind of understandable, though. She is a little daunting–she’s a living legend! ‘You’ll Think of Me’ by Keith Urban