Change of Heart

Tom Petty

About Change of Heart

"Change of Heart" is a song recorded by American rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. It was released in February 1983 as the second single from their fifth album Long After Dark. It peaked at number 21 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.


Year:
1983
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Well I fought for you
I fought too hard, to do it all again
It's gone too far
You never needed me, you only wanted me around
It gets me down

[Chorus]
There's been a change
Yeah there's been a change of heart
I said there's been a change
You pushed just a little too far
Made it just a little too hard
There's been a change of heart

I'll get over you, it won't take long
I've stood in your gallery
I've seen what's hangin' from the walls
You were the moon and sun
You're just a loaded gun now
It gets me down --

[Chorus]
Oh yeah, oh boy looks like we finally hit the turning point --
Oh me, oh my looks like it's time for me to kiss it goodbye

[Chorus]

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Tom Petty

Thomas Earl "Tom" Petty (born October 20, 1950) was an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He was the frontman of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and was a founding member of the late 1980s supergroup Traveling Wilburys and Mudcrutch. He had also performed under the pseudonyms of Charlie T. Wilbury, Jr. and Muddy Wilbury. more »

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Written by: Thomas Earl Petty

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10 facts about this song

Release & Popularity
"Change of Heart" was released in 1983 and reached the 21st position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Album Details
The song is a part of the album "Long After Dark," which is Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' fifth album.
Genre & Style
Classified under Rock music, "Change of Heart" showcases a unique blend of Tom Petty's distinctive style of heartland rock, roots rock, and jangle pop.
Song's Theme
The song covers a theme of relationship struggles and heartbreak, a common subject in Tom Petty's discography.
Music Video
The music video for "Change of Heart" was highly popular in the 1980s and was frequently aired on the then-new MTV channel.
Live Performances
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performed "Change of Heart" on numerous concerts and tours, making it one of their frequently performed songs.
Band Lineup
At the time of recording "Change of Heart," the band consisted of Tom Petty (lead vocals, guitar), Mike Campbell (lead guitarist), Benmont Tench (keyboardist), Ron Blair (bass guitar), and Stan Lynch (drums).
Song-writing
As with many of his songs, Tom Petty is the sole credited songwriter for "Change of Heart."
Backstreet Records
"Change of Heart" was released under Backstreet Records, a label under MCA that also released many of Tom Petty's other hit records.
Critical Reception
"Change of Heart" was generally well-received by critics who applauded its catchy melody and relatable lyrics.

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