Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold) Lyrics
Dan Seals
Lyrics
Saw your picture on a poster in a cafe out in Phoenix
Guess you're still the sweetheart of the rodeo
As for me and little Casey, we still make the circuit
In a one horse trailer and a mobile home
And she still asks about you all the time
And I guess we never even cross your mind
But, oh sometimes I think about you
And the way you used to ride out
In your rhinestones and your sequins
With the sunlight on your hair
And, oh the crowd will always love you
But as for me, I've come to know
Everything that glitters is not gold
Well, Old Red, he's getting older and last Saturday he stumbled
But you know I just can't bear to let him go
Little Casey, she's still growing and she's started asking questions
And there's certain things a man just doesn't know
Her birthday came and you never even called
I guess we never cross your mind at all
But then sometimes I think about you
And the way you used to ride out
In your rhinestones and your sequins
With the sunlight on your hair
And, oh the crowd will always love you
But as for me, I've come to know
Everything that glitters is not gold
Everybody said you'd make it big someday
And I guess that we were only in your way
But someday I'm sure you're gonna know the cost
'Cause for everything you win, there's somethin' lost
But, oh sometimes I think about you
And the way you used to ride out
In your rhinestones and your sequins
With the sunlight on your hair
And, oh the crowd will always love you
But as for me I've come to know
Everything that glitters is not gold
Everything that glitters is not gold
Song & Lyrics Facts
Dan Seals’ song “Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold)” was released in 1986 as part of his album Won't Be Blue Anymore. The genre is country pop and the lyrics were written by Dan Seals himself, along with John Bettis and Bruce Gaitsch.
This single was produced by Kyle Lehning and featured band members such as Kenny Bell on guitar, David Hungate on bass, and Eddie Bayers on drums. The song tells a story about how things that seem too good to be true often are not what they appear to be. It encourages people to look beyond superficial appearances and find out if something is really worth their time or effort before investing in it. According to an interview with AllMusic, Dan Seals wrote this song after being let down by an old girlfriend. He also said that he wanted to write a song that would help other people who had been through similar experiences.