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Keep It in the Middle of the Road
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Wikipedia article
"'Keep It in the Middle of the Road'" is a song written by J.P. Pennington and Sonny LeMaire, and recorded by American country music group Exile. It was released in December 1989 as the first single from the album 'Still Standing'. The song reached number 17 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Composition
The song is in the key of G major with a "bright country shuffle" beat. The main chord pattern is G79-C7-Cdim7-G-D7-D79-G.
Critical reception
An uncredited review in 'Billboard' was positive, stating that "Hot guitar and piano licks strike like
lightning throughout this lively, tightly performed number."
Chart performance
References
Category:1989 songs
Category:1990 singles
Category:Exile (American band) songs
Category:Songs written by J.P. Pennington
Category:Arista Nashville singles
Category:Songs written by Sonny LeMaire
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