Just To See You Smile

Tim McGraw

About Just To See You Smile

"Just to See You Smile" is a song written by Mark Nesler and Tony Martin, and performed by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in August 1997 as the third single from McGraw's fourth studio album Everywhere. Having spent 42 weeks on the Billboard chart, it set what was then a record for being the longest-running single on the Billboard country chart since the inception of Nielsen SoundScan in 1990. It was also the longest chart run for any country single in the 1990s. The song was also released by Mitchell Tenpenny in 2018. 


Year:
1997
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You always had an eye for things that glittered
But I was far from bein' made of gold
I don't know how but I scraped up the money
I just never could quite tell you no
Just like when you were leavin' Amarillo
To take that new job in Tennessee
And I quit mine so we could be together
I can't forget the way you looked at me

Just to see you smile
I'd do anything
That you wanted me to
And all is said and done
I'd never count the cost
It's worth all that's lost
Just to see you smile

When you said time was all you really needed
I walked away and let you have your space
Cause leavin' didn't hurt me near as badly
As the tears I saw rollin' down your face
And yesterday I knew just what you wanted
When you came walkin' up to me with him
So I told you that I was happy for you
And given the chance I'd lie again

Just to see you smile
I'd do anything
That you wanted me to
And all is said and done
I'd never count the cost
It's worth all that's lost
Just to see you smile

Just to see you smile
I'd do anything
That you wanted me to
And all is said and done
I'd never count the cost
It's worth all that's lost
Just to see you smile

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Tim McGraw

Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is an American country singer and actor. Many of McGraw's albums and singles have topped the country music charts with total album sales in excess of 40 million units in the US, making him the eighth best-selling artist, and the third best-selling country singer, in the Soundscan era. He is married to country singer Faith Hill and is the son of former baseball player Tug McGraw. more »

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Written by: Mark Nesler, Tony Martin

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Just to See You Smile" was released on August 25, 1997, as part of the album "Everywhere".
Songwriters
The song was written by Mark Nesler and Tony Martin, both acclaimed songwriters in the country music genre.
Chart Performance
This single reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart and remained in that position for 42 weeks, making it the longest-running No. 1 country song until 2007.
Genre
"Just to See You Smile" is classified under the genre of Country and Folk music.
Certified Hits
The song has been certified as a 'Platinum' hit by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating over one million units sold.
Reception
The song was universally well-received and is considered one of Tim McGraw's biggest hits.
Notable Recognition
The song was ranked at number one on Billboard Year-End Hot Country Songs chart in 1998.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Sherman Halsey, a prominent music video director in the industry.
Artist's Perspective
According to Tim McGraw, "Just to See You Smile" is one of his favorite songs to perform live due to the audience's reaction and connection to the song.
Theme
The song explores the theme of self-sacrifice for the happiness of a loved one.

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