Buy Dirt is a country song that reflects on the value of simplicity and the deeper meanings in life. It was performed by Jordan Davis and Luke Bryan, delivering a message of cherishing the authentic and meaningful moments rather than pursuing material possessions. The song’s lyrics encourage listeners to appreciate the small things, build relationships, and prioritize experiences over accumulating “stuff.” The title “Buy Dirt” metaphorically suggests investing in the things that truly matter, such as love, family, and personal connections. With its heartfelt lyrics and catchy melody, “Buy Dirt” resonates with audiences seeking a reminder to focus on life’s true treasures.
Buy Dirt Song Details
Buy Dirt Song Lyrics
A few days before he turned 80
He was sitting out back in a rocker
He said, what you been up to lately
I told him chasing a dollar
And in between sips of coffee
He poured this wisdom out
Said if you want my two cents on making a dollar count
Buy dirt
Find the one you can’t live without
Get a ring, let your knee hit the ground
Do what you love but call it work
And throw a little money in the plate at church
Send your prayers up and your roots down deep
Add a few limbs to your family tree
And watch their pencils marks
And the grass in the yard
All grow up
‘Cause the truth about it is
It all goes by real quick
You can’t buy happiness
But you can buy dirt
Before you get caught on that ladder
Let me tell you what it’s all about
Find you a few things that matter
That you can put a fence around
And then he laid it out
Buy dirt
Find the one you can’t live without
Get a ring, let your knee hit the ground
Do what you love but call it work
And throw a little money in the plate at church
Send your prayers up and your roots down deep
And add a few limbs to your family tree
And watch their pencils marks
And the grass in the yard
All grow up
‘Cause the truth about it is
It all goes by real quick
You can’t buy happiness
But you can buy dirt
You can buy dirt
And thank the good Lord for it
‘Cause He ain’t makin’ any more of it
Buy dirt
Find the one you can’t live without
Get a ring, let your knee hit the ground
Do what you love but call it work
And throw a little money in the plate at church
Send your prayers up and your roots down deep
Add a few limbs to your family tree
Watch their pencils marks
And the grass in the yard
All grow up
‘Cause the truth about it is
It all goes by real quick
You can’t buy happiness
But you can buy dirt
Buy Dirt Chord
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1 of 29
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1 of 16
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1 of 18
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1 of 23
G
1 of 27
Bm
1 of 14
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[Prelude]
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Blow up your TV, throw away your paper
B
Go to the country
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and build your home
E
Plant a little garden
E
Eat a lot of peaches
B E
Try and find Jesus all on your own.
[Pickup]
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[Verse 1]
D
Few days before he turned 80
A
He was sitting out back in a rocker
G
He said “what you been up to lately?”
I told him chasin’ dollar
D
And in between sips of coffee
A
He poured this wisdom out
G N.C.
Said if you want my two cents on making a dollar count
[Chorus]
D
Buy dirt
A
Find the one you can’t live without
Bm
Get a ring, let your knee hit the ground
G
Do what you love but call it work
D
And throw a little money in the plate at church
A
Send your prayers up and your roots down deep
Bm
Add a few limbs to your family tree
G
Watch their pencils marks, and the grass in the yard
All grow up
D
‘Cause the truth about it is
A
It all goes by real quick
Bm G
And You can’t buy happi-ness
D
But you can buy dirt
[Verse 2]
D
Before you get caught on that ladder
A
Let me tell you what it’s all about
G
Find you a few things that matter
That you can put a fence around
N.C.
And then he laid it out
[Chorus]
D
Buy dirt
A
Find the one you can’t live without
Bm
Get a ring, let your knee hit the ground
G
Do what you love but call it work
D
And throw a little money in the plate at church
A
Send your prayers up and your roots down deep
Bm
Add a few limbs to your family tree
G
And watch their pencils marks, and the grass in the yard
All grow up
D A
‘Cause the truth about it is
It all goes by real quick
Bm G
You can’t buy happi-ness
Bm A
But you can buy dirt
G D
You can buy dirt
[Bridge]
A
And thank the good Lord for it
N.C.
‘Cause He ain’t makin’ any more of it
[Chorus]
D
Buy dirt
A
Find the one you can’t live without
Bm
Get a ring, let your knee hit the ground
G
Do what you love but call it work
D
And throw a little money in the plate at church
A
Send your prayers up and your roots down deep
Bm
Add a few limbs to your family tree
G
Watch their pencils marks, and the grass in the yard
All grow up
D
‘Cause the truth about it is
A
It all goes by real quick
Bm G
And you can’t buy happi-ness
D
But you can buy dirt