Studio Album · No. 9
Let It Go Songwriting Credits by Tim McGraw
Produced by Byron Gallimore, Tim McGraw, Darran Smith · Engineered by Julian King
Curb Records
CountryCountry pop
8%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 1 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 1 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Tim McGraw carries a lyricist or composer credit.
1 trackwritten by Tim McGraw
12 tracksoutside writers
Tim McGraw's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist8%
Composer8%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
27
Lyricists
3
Producers
1
No.1 Single
1 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2007
Released
Data Insight
Let It Go marks the first time Tim McGraw's name shows up in the songwriting credits, co-writing 'Train #10' with Brad and Brett Warren, though he still leaves the other twelve tracks to outside writers. The album pairs him with wife Faith Hill on the No. 8 duet 'I Need You' and leans on writers like Chris Stapleton and Tom Douglas. Byron Gallimore, McGraw, and Darran Smith produced. It went Platinum and yielded the No. 1 'Last Dollar (Fly Away).'
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Last Dollar (Fly Away)
#1
|
Big Kenny | William Kenneth Alphin | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
I'm Workin'
|
Darrell ScottLori McKenna | Darrell ScottLori McKenna | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Let It Go
#2
|
Aimee MayoBill LutherTom Douglas | Aimee MayoBill LutherTom Douglas | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Whiskey and You
|
Chris StapletonLee Thomas Miller | Chris StapletonLee Thomas Miller | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Suspicions
|
David MalloyEddie RabbittEven StevensRandy McCormick | David MalloyEddie RabbittEven StevensRandy McCormick | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Kristofferson
|
Anthony SmithReed Nielsen | Anthony SmithReed Nielsen | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Put Your Lovin' on Me
|
Hillary LindseyLuke Laird | Hillary LindseyLuke Laird | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Nothin' to Die For
#5
|
Craig WisemanLee Thomas Miller | Craig WisemanLee Thomas Miller | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Between the River and Me
|
Brad WarrenBrett BeaversBrett Warren | Brad WarrenBrett BeaversBrett Warren | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Train #10
|
Brad WarrenBrett WarrenTim McGraw | Brad WarrenBrett WarrenSamuel Timothy McGraw | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
I Need You
#8
|
David LeeTony Lane | David LeeTony Lane | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)Faith Hill (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
Comin' Home
|
Rivers RutherfordSteve McEwan | Rivers RutherfordSteve McEwan | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Shotgun Rider
|
Anthony SmithJeffrey SteeleSherrie Austin | Anthony SmithJeffrey SteeleSherrie Austin | Byron GallimoreTim McGrawDarran Smith | Tim McGraw (Lead Vocals)Faith Hill (Background Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 32 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Let It Go
Did Tim McGraw write any songs on Let It Go?
Yes, one. Tim McGraw co-wrote "Train #10" with Brad and Brett Warren, his first songwriting credit on a studio album. The other twelve tracks were written by outside Nashville writers.
Who wrote "Last Dollar (Fly Away)"?
"Last Dollar (Fly Away)" was written by Big Kenny of Big & Rich. It was the album's lead single and reached No. 1 on the country chart.
Is there a Faith Hill duet on Let It Go?
Yes. "I Need You," written by David Lee and Tony Lane, is a duet with Faith Hill that reached No. 8 on the country chart. Hill also sings backing vocals on "Shotgun Rider."
How did Let It Go perform?
Let It Go was certified Platinum and produced several major country hits, including the No. 1 "Last Dollar (Fly Away)."