I Tell It Like It Used to Be
T. Graham Brown
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They say that I'm the kind of man who always speaks his mind To me there's nothing stronger than the truth You can ask me almost anything and I'll tell you like it is But darling when they ask me about you I tell it like it used to be when you were still in love with me Before you got to used to me and wanted someone new I tell it like it ought to be 'cause how it is, is killing me When they ask about you and me, I tell it like it used to be I wish that I was stronger, I could tell them that you've gone But that's one thing that I may never do If they want to hear about our love and how it all went wrong Then darling they will just have to talk to you I tell it like it used to be when you were still in love with me Before you got to used to me and wanted someone new I tell it like it ought to be 'cause how it is, is killing me When they ask about you and me, I tell it like it used to be I tell it like it used to be when you were still in love with me Before you got to used to me and wanted someone new I tell it like it ought to be 'cause how it is, is killing me When they ask about you and me, I tell it like it used to be
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Written by: BUCKY JONES, MICHAEL GARVIN, RON HELLARD
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Label ClassificationThe song "I Tell It Like It Used to Be" is categorized under the genre of Country music.
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Chart PerformanceAfter its release, the song peaked at number 7 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of June 7, 1986, showcasing its popularity among country music listeners.
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Musician BackgroundT. Graham Brown, the singer of "I Tell It Like It Used to Be," hails from Georgia, USA. He emerged in the music scene during the 1980s and is well-respected in the country music genre.
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Release InformationReleased in 1986, "I Tell It Like It Used to Be" was part of T. Graham Brown's debut album titled "I Tell It Like It Used To Be."
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Songwriting DetailsTwo well-known songwriters, Ron Hellard and Michael Garvin, as well as T. Graham Brown himself, are credited for writing "I Tell It Like It Used to Be."
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Record LabelThis single was released by Capitol Records, which is a major record label that has had a plethora of significant artists across various genres signed under them.
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Multiple Cover VersionsThe song was covered by several artists after its release, increasing its reach, including James Otto, who sang it live in concert.
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Other Chart SuccessApart from doing well on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States, the song also achieved notable success in Canada where it reached number 8 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in 1986.
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Essential T. Graham Brown Song"I Tell It Like It Used to Be" is considered one of T. Graham Brown's most recognizable songs, helping to solidify his place in country music history.
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Awards and RecognitionAlthough the song didn't win any notable awards, the success of this song along with other hits kick-started T. Graham Brown's career and led him to multiple award nominations in the following years.
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