"Give Me One More Shot" is a song written by Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and Ronnie Rogers, and recorded by American country music group Alabama. It was released in February 1995 as the second and final single from their compilation album '' Greatest Hits Vol. III''. It peaked at number 3 in both the United States and Canada.

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price, of ''

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'' magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that "longtime fans of this venerable band will fall in love with this midtempo number and its upbeat, one-day-at-a-time message." She goes on to say that the hooks "are strong enough to reel in a few of the skeptics out there."''

'', February 11, 1995

Content

The song's narrator wants another shot and one more day as he struggles through life, including taxes.

Chart performance

"Give Me One More Shot" debuted at number 56 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of February 11, 1995.

Year-end charts

References

1994 songs Alabama (American band) songs 1995 singles Songs written by Teddy Gentry Songs written by Randy Owen Songs written by Ronnie Rogers Song recordings produced by Garth Fundis RCA Records Nashville singles {{1995-country-song-stub