When I Think About Cheatin'
Gretchen Wilson
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I've never done anything That would bring a tear to your eye I've never crossed the line Or needed an alibi to cover up a lie But darling I'll admit They're been times when I could have The thing that kept me strong Is the one thing that is always on My mind [Chorus:] When I think about cheatin' I just think about you leavin' And how my world would fall to pieces If I tossed your love away Even when I'm tempted by some stranger Oh there's never any danger I just think about you leavin' When I think about cheatin' There was a time in Abilene When he said all the things I wanted to hear It was hard to turn him down Between the champaigne and the sound of whispers in my ear But it just took one two-step with someone and I was missing you He never had the chance cause I broke up the dance Before the song was through [Chorus]
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Written by: VICKY MCGEHEE, JOHN D. RICH, GRETCHEN FRANCES N WILSON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Song Genre"When I Think About Cheatin'" is a country music song. It encompasses elements of country pop and contemporary country music.
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Artist InformationThe song is sung by Gretchen Wilson. She is an American country music artist known for her distinctive, powerful voice and her down-home lyrics.
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Release Date"When I Think About Cheatin'" was released in 2004 as part of Gretchen Wilson's debut album.
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Album InfoThe song features on the album "Here for the Party", which is Gretchen Wilson's debut studio album. The album was a massive commercial success, selling over 5 million copies in the U.S. alone.
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Chart Performance"When I Think About Cheatin'" made it into the Top 5 of the U.S. Country singles charts. Specifically, it peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Song ThemeThe song tells a story of a woman who contemplates cheating on her partner but eventually decides against it, considering all the shared history, love and the potential pain it would cause.
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Songwriters"When I Think About Cheatin'" was co-written by Gretchen Wilson, Vicky McGehee, and Kelley Lovelace.
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AccoladesGretchen Wilson won the Academy of Country Music's Top Female Vocalist award in 2005, largely thanks to the success of "When I Think About Cheatin'" and other singles from the "Here for the Party" album.
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Music VideoThe music video for "When I Think About Cheatin'" directed by Deaton Flanigen, portray Gretchen Wilson as a 1940s country singer.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been noted for its honest and complex portrayal of infidelity, providing a nuanced perspective that resonated with many listeners.
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