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Kickin’ In The Weekend

Dale Schumaker

October 06, 2026

Genre: Country

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REVISED!!



Country version of that classic "Working For The Weekend". Wrote it with Allison Rae, my favorite co-writer!

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Let's Roll!


7 Responses


DeeDee B

Wow! That’s some energy! Definitely can get some people revved up!
Just one thing stood out to me:  V2 the coffee to no lookin back to two steppin…it’s a lil hop. Would it be better to add now or we’ll be or gonna? I don’t know but I’d play with that to see if it is better or not if it was mine.

October 06, 2026

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Robert Boog

My suggestion would be to tighten it up more. Maybe slow it down a notch.
You’ve got a fun vibe, but right now it sounds a little rushed.

October 07, 2026

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Dale Schumaker

Hey DeeDee! Ty. I revised verse 2 for better continuity per your suggestion. Also tweaked some lines.  Thanks again for your feedback!!

October 08, 2026

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Dale Schumaker

Robert, I set the tempo down a half step! TY

October 08, 2026

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DeeDee B

So much energy! Suits the song though. Im getting old LOL I think your edits made it better than the prior version. Only other thing you might consider is the specific lady name vs saying “you” or something like you call her, to make it more universal for everyone singing along. Totally your call, of course.

October 08, 2026

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Shane Trepeaux

I’m throwin’ a big right hand horns rock on up, Dale! Nice work!

October 09, 2026

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Dale Schumaker

Thanks Shane! It’s a genuine compliment and I appreciate you and your writing!

October 09, 2026

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Kickin’ In The Weekend

Written by Dale Schumaker

Three weeks of overtime, the paycheck's in my hand
Five o’clock hits like a starter pistol — I’m out, got plans
Tank's topped off, ice cold Lone Star’s in the bed
“Free Bird” is loud as hell — gonna paint the town red!

Got the green light, attitude's right
Ain't gonna waste one minute of Friday night

[Chorus]
We're kickin' in the weekend, windows down, let it roll
Speakers blastin’ some classic Southern Rock gold
Got a fifty in my pocket, Becky Sue by my side
On a Podunk road in a tricked-up Super Duty ride
No work, no worries, it’s a three-day party vibe
Yeah, we're kickin' in the weekend, owning Friday night!

Saturday morning, sunglasses on, coffee steaming black
Barton Creek rope swingin’, dusty roads take us back
Two-steppin' at the honky-tonk, boots are stompin’ on the floor
Then we're chasing sunset beers and turning up some more

Saturday's hot, and the night is young
Turn that jukebox up — here we come

REPEAT CHORUS

[Bridge]
Keep it rolling, don't slow down
Keep those good-time wheels spinning through this town
Saturday's burning, Monday can wait
We're gonna rock this thing until the sun comes up late


REPEAT FINAL CHORUS

Hey! Kickin' In The Weekend!
Whoa! Kickin' In The Weekend!
Everbody's Kickin' In The Weekend!
Kickin' In The Weekend!
Let's roll!!

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DeeDee B

Wow! That’s some energy! Definitely can get some people revved up!
Just one thing stood out to me:  V2 the coffee to no lookin back to two steppin…it’s a lil hop. Would it be better to add now or we’ll be or gonna? I don’t know but I’d play with that to see if it is better or not if it was mine.

October 06, 2026

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Robert Boog

My suggestion would be to tighten it up more. Maybe slow it down a notch.
You’ve got a fun vibe, but right now it sounds a little rushed.

October 07, 2026

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Dale Schumaker

Hey DeeDee! Ty. I revised verse 2 for better continuity per your suggestion. Also tweaked some lines.  Thanks again for your feedback!!

October 08, 2026

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Dale Schumaker

Robert, I set the tempo down a half step! TY

October 08, 2026

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DeeDee B

So much energy! Suits the song though. Im getting old LOL I think your edits made it better than the prior version. Only other thing you might consider is the specific lady name vs saying “you” or something like you call her, to make it more universal for everyone singing along. Totally your call, of course.

October 08, 2026

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Shane Trepeaux

I’m throwin’ a big right hand horns rock on up, Dale! Nice work!

October 09, 2026

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Dale Schumaker

Thanks Shane! It’s a genuine compliment and I appreciate you and your writing!

October 09, 2026


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