Who's Cheatin' Who

Alan Jackson

About Who's Cheatin' Who

"Who's Cheatin' Who" is a country music song written by Jerry Hayes and initially recorded by Charly McClain. It was the title track of her 1980 album for Epic Records, released in November 1980 as a single with "Love Scenes" on the B-side, and in early 1981, was her first Number One hit on the Billboard country charts. 17 years later, Alan Jackson had chart success with the song as well, with his cover version reaching Top Five on the country charts.


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Everywhere you look you can write a book
On the trouble of a woman and a man
But you can not impose you can't stick your nose
Into something that you don't understand

Still you wonder
Who's cheatin' who, who's being true
Who don't even care anymore
It makes you wonder
Who's doing right with someone tonight
And who's car is parked next door

I thought I knew her well I really couldn't tell
That she had another lover on her mind
You see it felt so right when she held me tight
How could I be so blind

Still you wonder
Who's cheatin' who, who's being true
Who don't even care anymore
It makes you wonder
Who's doing right with someone tonight
And who's car is parked next door

A heart is on the line each and every time
Love is stolen in the shadows of the night
Though it's wrong all along it keeps goin' on
As long as you keep in outta sight

Still you wonder
Who's cheatin' who, who's being true
Who don't even care anymore
It makes you wonder
Who's doing right with someone tonight
And who's car is parked next door

Still you wonder
Who's cheatin' who, who's being true
Who don't even care anymore
It makes you wonder
Who's doing right with someone tonight
And who's car is parked next door

Still you wonder
Who's cheatin' who, who's being true
Who don't even care anymore
It makes you wonder
Who's doing right with someone tonight
And who's car is parked next door

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Alan Jackson

Alan Eugene Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American country music singer, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. He has recorded 14 studio albums, three Greatest Hits albums, two Christmas albums, one Gospel album and several compilations, all on the Arista Nashville label. More than 50 of his singles have appeared on Billboard's list of the "Top 30 Country Songs". Of Jackson's entries, 35 were number-one hits, with 50 in the Top 10. He is the recipient of 2 Grammys, 16 CMA Awards, 17 ACM Awards and nominee of multiple other awards. He is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2001. Jackson has sold more than 60 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: JERRY HAYES

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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13 facts about this song

Song Composition
The song "Who's Cheatin' Who" is a country song that was first performed by Charly McClain and later got covered by Alan Jackson.
Initial Release
Originally, the song was written by Jerry Hayes and was first published and sung by Charly McClain in 1980.
Chart Success by Original Artist
After its release, Charly McClain's version reached number 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.
Alan Jackson's Cover
Almost two decades later, American country music artist Alan Jackson covered "Who's Cheatin' Who" for his album "High Mileage", released in 1998.
Chart Success by Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson's version of the song was also very successful. It reached number 2 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart in 1999.
Music Video
The music video of Alan Jackson's version of "Who's Cheatin' Who" is quite remarkable as it stars country singer Cledus T Judd and TV personality Jerry Springer.
Song's Performed Live
"Who's Cheatin' Who" has remained a popular performance piece in Alan Jackson's live concerts.
Billboard Year-End
In 1981, Charly McClain's version of the song ranked number 18 on Billboard Year-End Hot Country Singles & Tracks.
Certification
Alan Jackson's version was certified Gold by RIAA in 2005.
Genre
Both versions of the song, Charly McClain's and Alan Jackson's, have been classified under the country genre.
Impact on Career
Jackson’s version of the song substantially added to his success, boosting his status as a country music superstar.
Continued Popularity
Despite being several decades old, the song "Who's Cheatin' Who" remains popular among country music listeners.
Song Theme
The song talks about infidelity and questions how honest people are in their relationships.

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