It's What I Do

Billy Dean

About It's What I Do

"It's What I Do" is a song written by Tom Shapiro and Chuck Jones, and recorded by American country music singer Billy Dean. It was released in January 1996 as the first single and title track from his album It's What I Do. The song spent twenty weeks on the Hot Country Songs charts in 1996, peaking at number five.


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1996
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I knew a man
He was a real go getter
What he did to climb
The ladder of success
And how far he went
Was how he measured
The worth of his life
And who he was
But that's all behind me now because

Loving you
It's what I do
It's the only thing I've found I can put my heart into
It's who I am
I'm a lucky man
Living the life I choose
Loving you
It's what I do

I do what I can
To make an honest living
But it's just a job it's not
What I am living for
I want to earn
The love you're giving
That's all that matters now to me
And no matter what I'll always be

Loving you
It's what I do
It's the only thing I've found I can put my heart into
It's who I am
I'm a lucky man
Living the life I choose
Loving you
It's what I do

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Billy Dean

William Harold "Billy" Dean, Jr. (born April 2, 1962, in Quincy, Florida) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Billy Dean first gained national attention after appearing on the television talent competition Star Search. Active as a recording artist since 1990, he has recorded a total of eight studio albums (of which the first three have been certified gold by the RIAA) and a greatest hits package which is also certified gold. His studio albums have accounted for more than twenty hit singles on the Billboard country charts, including eleven Top Ten hits. Although he never reached the top of the Billboard country charts on his own, he reached Number One in 2000 as one of two guest vocalists on Kenny Rogers' "Buy Me a Rose", and had two Number One… more »

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Written by: CHARLES HARMON JONES, TOM CURTIS SHAPIRO

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release & Popularity
"It's What I Do" is a song by American country music artist Billy Dean. It was released in March 1996 as the lead single from his album "It's What I Do."
Billboard Performance
The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It became one of Dean's most successful songs.
Song Writing
Billy Dean and Terry McBride co-wrote "It's What I Do."
Song Lyrics
The song's lyrics describe a narrator who uses natural phenomena to explain his feelings of love. In particular, they mention that just as the sun rises and rivers run, expressing love is simply what he does.
Music Video
The music video for "It's What I Do" was directed by Steven Goldmann and features Billy Dean performing in a studio setting intercut with scenes highlighting various forms of love.
Album Success
The "It's What I Do" album was a success, peaking at number 7 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, with the title track being a standout hit.
Award Nominations
Billy Dean received a Grammy nomination for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for the song "It’s What I Do" in 1997.
Song Influence
"It's What I Do" has influenced many fans and listeners with its emotive lyrics and has solidified Billy Dean's place in the country music industry.
Cover Versions
Though the song is uniquely tied to Billy Dean's country style, it has been covered by numerous artists in live performances, showcasing its universal appeal.
Positive Reception
Critics and fans alike praised Dean's vocal performance on "It's What I Do," with many noting the depth of emotion he brought to the song's lyrics.

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