The Ella Langley ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Lyrics Fans Mishear Most

Ella Langley is setting new records with her hit song “Choosin’ Texas.”

As the track climbs the charts — even making waves on Billboard Hot 100 all-genre rankings — fans have also begun sharing some hilarious misheard lyrics online.

The song, written by Langley alongside Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick and Joybeth Taylor, has quickly become one of the biggest moments of the young singer’s career.

First, let’s set the record straight with the actual lyrics:

It doesn’t take a crystal ball to see / A cowboy always finds a way to leave
Drinkin’ Jack all by myself / He’s choosin’ Texas, I can tell.

The Misheard "Choosin' Texas" Lyrics That are Going Viral

Let’s just say many of the viral misheard versions of Langley’s lyrics aren’t exactly safe for work.

Okay, so we know those aren’t the real lyrics — but now it’s hard to unhear it.

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Another misheard lyric fans keep joking about comes during the bridge of “Choosin’ Texas,” where Langley actually sings:

When I'm eastbound and down and I can't help but cry / ’Cause I-40 gets lonelier with every mile.

But some listeners swear they hear:

My knees bending down and I can't help but cry / ’Cause I farted…

And once you’ve heard it that way, well… good luck unhearing it.

With so many eyes on Langley right now, fans are eager to see what she’ll do next.

Fortunately, she recently revealed the answer: a brand-new album titled Dandelion, set for release on April 10.

Read More: The Wait Is Over! Ella Langley Announces New Album ‘Dandelion’ Arriving April 10

Since we have to wait a couple more months for Langley's sophomore album, let's dive into Langley's 10 best songs so far.

The 15 Best Ella Langley Songs

Ella Langley showed up in country music's mainstream as a dark horse with an unlikely hit: "You Look Like You Love Me," a Riley Green duet that was catchy as all get-out but featured some unusual (and old-school) stylistic choices like talk-singing.

But it was a smash. And that turned out to be just the beginning of what Langley had to offer. She's continued to dominate with hits like "Weren't For the Wind" and the crossover mega-hit "Choosin' Texas," becoming one of the most high profile acts in country music and a bonafide star even beyond the genre.

Keep reading for Taste of Country's countdown of 15 Ella Langley songs that put her on the map, and then rewrote the rules of what traditional country sounds like — and how successful it can be even beyond the genre.

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