She Used to Love Me a Lot
David Allan Coe
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I saw her through the window today D Bm She was sittin' in the Silver Spoon cafe G I started to keep going D Bm But something made me stop G A Bm She used to love me a lot Verse 2: Bm A Bm She looked lonely and i knew the cure D Bm Old memories would win her heart for sure G I thought i'd walk on in there D Bm And give it my best shot G A Bm She used to love me a lot Verse 3:(Half a tone higher) Cm Bb Cm I sat down beside her and she smiled Eb Cm She said where have you been it's been awhile G# She seemed so glad to see me Eb Cm Lord,i could read her thoughts G# Bb Cm She used to love me a lot Chorus: G# Eb She used to love me with a love that wouldn't die G# G Looking at her now i can't believe i said good-bye G# Eb Cm It would only take a minute to turn back the clock G# Bb Cm She used to love me a lot Verse 4:(Half a tone higher) C#m B C#m Well I reminded her how good it was back then E C#m I said you know it's not to late to start again A We could spend a night together E C#m Take up where we left off A B C#m She used to love me a lot Verse 5: C#m B C#m Then I panicked as she turned to walk away E C#m As she went out the door i heard her say A Yes i'm in need of something E C#m But it's something you ain't got A B C#m But i used to love you a lot Chorus bis: A E She used to love me with a love that wouldn't die A G# Looking at her now i can't believe she said good-bye A E C#m It would only take a minute to turn back that ol' clock A B C#m She used to love me a lot A B C#m She used to love me a lot A B C#m She used to love me a lot ...
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Written by: CHARLES W. QUILLEN, DENNIS W. MORGAN, RHONDA KYE FLEMING
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Artist"She Used to Love Me a Lot" is a song co-performed by two legendary American musicians – David Allan Coe and Johnny Cash.
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SongwritersThis song was written by Charles Seals, Dennis Morgan, and Rhonda Fleming.
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Release DateDavid Allan Coe first released a version of the song in 1984. Johnny Cash’s version was not released until 2014, nearly a decade after his death.
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AlbumCoe's version was included on his album "Darlin', Darlin'" while Cash's posthumous version appeared on the album "Out Among the Stars."
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Chart PerformanceThe version by David Allan Coe reached number 11 on the Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart in 1984.
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Music VideoA music video was released for Johnny Cash’s version of the song, featuring a variety of heart-wrenching images and scenes which added emotional depth
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Johnny Cash VersionCash’s version of the song was actually recorded in the 1980s but never released at the time. It was rediscovered by his son, John Carter Cash, during a 2012 archival project.
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Music StyleThis song is categorized as a 'Country' music song, with heavy doses of classic American folk and storytelling lyricism.
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Special VersionThere was a special remix of Cash’s version of the song done by Elvis Costello for the posthumous album "Out Among the Stars."
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Legacy“She Used to Love Me a Lot” continues to be remembered as a significant song in the discography of both performers, symbolizing their skill in capturing the raw emotions and storytelling aspects central to country music.
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Recording StudioJohnny Cash recorded his version of the song at the Columbia Studio in Nashville, Tennessee.
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ProducerThe recording sessions for "Out Among the Stars," which included "She Used to Love Me a Lot," were produced by Billy Sherrill, a renowned figure in the country music industry.
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