About The Song
Released in 1984, George Strait’s “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind” wasn’t just a chart-topping hit; it was a poignant ballad that resonated with anyone who’d ever felt the pang of nostalgia and lost love. But the song’s journey started long before Strait’s smooth vocals brought it to life.
Sanger and Darlene Shafer, a husband-and-wife songwriting duo, penned the lyrics while visiting their hometown of Fort Worth, Texas. Inspired by the city’s familiar sights and sounds – honky-tonk nights, bustling streets, and the Trinity River whispering in the breeze – they crafted a story of a man reminiscing about a lost love who’s moved on to nearby Dallas.
The lyrics are a tapestry of yearning and longing. The protagonist, nursing a beer in a Fort Worth bar, wonders if his former flame ever thinks of their shared past, the Friday night dances, and the promises whispered under the Texas sky. Every familiar corner reminds him of her, and the city itself becomes a bittersweet symbol of their fading connection.
When the Shafers presented the song to Strait, he knew it was special. His signature baritone effortlessly conveyed the raw emotion of the lyrics, transforming the song into a relatable anthem for heartbroken souls everywhere.
“Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind” became Strait’s seventh number-one hit, cementing his status as a country music legend. It transcended regional boundaries, finding fans across the country who saw their own experiences reflected in the story of a man pining for a love that might never return.
So, the next time you hear this melancholic melody, remember the dusty streets of Fort Worth, the echo of lost love, and the bittersweet beauty of remembering what once was. It’s a reminder that even as we move on, the places that hold our memories have a way of staying with us, whispering stories in the wind.
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Lyrics
Cold Fort Worth beer just ain’t no good for jealous.
I try it night after night.
You’re in someone else’s arms in Dallas.
Does Fort Worth ever cross your mind?Darlin’ while you’re busy burning bridges,
Burn one for me if you get time.
‘Cause good memories don’t fade so easy.
Does Fort Worth ever cross you mind?[Chorus:]
You left me here to be with him in Dallas,
And I know it hurt you at the time.
But I wonder now if it makes a difference.
Does Fort Worth ever cross your mind?[Chorus]
Does Fort Worth ever, does Fort Worth ever,
Does Fort Worth ever cross your mind?