Beer For My Horses

About this song

Beer For My Horses was the fourth single from Toby Keith's album Unleashed. The song was popular enough to inspire a full-length film. Its music video stars Keith as a detective who turns to his retired detective friend, played by Willie Nelson, to help solve a murder case.

What it's about

The song is about a detective who, stumped by a recent murder, asks a retired colleague for help, and the retiree reluctantly agrees to take one more shot at the case.

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Fun facts

• Written by Toby Keith and Scotty Emerick.
• Produced by Toby Keith and James Stroud.