If She Would Have Been Faithful
Chicago
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I was thinking about her Visiting the past Reconstructing details with old photographs Studying the faces With an objective point of view Suddenly remembering doesn't haunt me At the time you couldn't tell me That one day I'd be glad That something that I thought was love was misinterpreted She had another lover- she emphatically denied But they were doin' me a favor A blessing in disguise [Chorus:] If she would have been faithful If she could have been true Then I would've been cheated I would never know real love I would've missed out on you I watch you sleeping- your body touchin' me There's no doubt about it This is where I want to be It's so ironic- I had to lose to win I want to thank her (Thank her again) [Chorus] Bridge: It's a paradox- full of contradiction How I got from there to here It defies a Logical explanation [Chorus]
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Written by: RANDY GOODRUM, STEPHEN KIPNER, STEPHEN ALAN KIPNER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Downtown Music Publishing
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13 facts about this song
Song ReleaseChicago released the song "If She Would Have Been Faithful" as part of their 18th album, "Chicago 18", in 1986.
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Billboard RankingThe song reached #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987, making it a top-20 hit for the band.
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Song InspirationsThe song is inspired by love and relationships. It's about a man musing on how he wouldn't have met his current love if his past love would have been faithful to him.
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SongwritersThe track was written by Randy Goodrum and Steve Kipner, not regular band members.
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Musical StyleThe song is an adult contemporary ballad, showing the soft rock style Chicago is known for.
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DurationThe song is 3 minutes and 43 seconds long.
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Commercial PerformanceUpon its release, "If She Would Have Been Faithful" sold over 500,000 copies in the United States, leading to a Gold certification.
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Chart SuccessIn addition to its success in the US, the song also charted in multiple other countries, including Canada and the United Kingdom.
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Cover VersionsDespite its popularity, the song has only a few cover versions, mainly by amateur musicians on streaming platforms.
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Album's ProducersThe album "Chicago 18", which features “If She Would Have Been Faithful”, was produced by David Foster, a well-known figure in the music industry.
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Music VideoThere is a music video for "If She Would Have Been Faithful...", directed by Peter Sinclair.
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Live PerformancesChicago included "If She Would Have Been Faithful" in their concert repertoire in the late 1980s.
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Critical receptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics for its poignant lyrics and the band's mature musical style.
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