"Friends in Low Places '' was written in 1989 by songwriters Dewayne Blackwell and Earl Bud Lee. The two songwriters had given the song to Brooks to record as a demo soon before the release of his self - titled first album, when he was a relatively unknown singer. Enamored with the song, Brooks recorded the official version the next year.
who wrote i have friends in low places
Dewayne Blackwell Earl Bud Lee