You May Be Right
Billy Joel
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Friday night I crashed your party Saturday I said I'm sorry Sunday came and trashed me out again I was only having fun Wasn't hurting any one And we all enjoyed the weekend for a change I've been stranded in the combat zone I walked through Bedford Stuy alone Even rode my motorcycle in the rain And you told me not to drive But I made it home alive So you said that only proves that I'm insane You may be right I may be crazy But it just may be a lunatic you're looking for Turn out the light Don't try to save me You may be wrong for all I know But you may be right Remember how I found you there Alone in your electric chair I told you dirty jokes until you smiled You were lonely for a man I said take me as I am 'Cause you might enjoy some madness for a while Now think of all the years you tried to Find someone to satisfy you I might be as crazy as you say If I'm crazy then it's true That it's all because of you And you wouldn't want me any other way You may be right I may be crazy But it just may be a lunatic you're looking for It's too late to fight It's too late to change me You may be wrong for all I know But you may be right You may be right I may be crazy But it just may be a lunatic you're looking for Turn out the light Don't try to save me You may be wrong for all I know You may be right You may be wrong but you may be right You may be wrong but you may be right You may be wrong but you may be right You may be wrong but you may be right You may be wrong but you may be right You may be wrong but you may be right You may be wrong but you may be right You may be wrong but you may be right You may be wrong but you may be right
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Written by: Billy Joel
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"You May Be Right" is a song by American musician Billy Joel from his 1980 album "Glass Houses."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached #7 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
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Song InspirationThe song was written by Billy Joel as an ironic response to critics who had labeled him as a soft rock musician.
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Use in MediaThe song was used as the theme tune for the television show "Dave's World."
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Cover VersionsIt has been covered by various artists including country music singer Garth Brooks for the 1991 compilation "The Hits."
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Notably Live PerformancesThe song is often part of Joel's live setlists and was included in the live albums "Songs in the Attic" and "12 Gardens Live."
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Song StyleThe song is known for its rock 'n roll style in contrast to many of Joel's other songs, which are more rooted in pop and soft rock elements.
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Lyrics BackgroundThe lyrics of "You May Be Right" depict a rebellious and carefree protagonist, which was seen as a departure from Joel's usual introspective and often melancholic songwriting.
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RecognitionRolling Stone magazine categorized "You May Be Right" as a song that helped Joel reach a new level of popularity and acclaim.
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Album ContributionThe song helped "Glass Houses" to become a commercial success, and the album itself reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart.
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