The One You Slip Around With

Jan Howard

About The One You Slip Around With

"The One You Slip Around With" is a single by American country music artist Jan Howard. Released in October 1959, the song reached #13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, becoming Howard's first major hit single. The single was later released on the 1962 album, Jan Howard, issued on Wrangler Records. The song was written by her husband and Nashville songwriter, Harlan Howard. The song was later recorded by Jann Browne and released on her 1990 debut album Tell Me Why.


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1999
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I had the key to heaven when we married
And for a while I brought you happiness
But now your love for me is dead and buried
And every night you share another's kiss

And I'd rather be the one you slip around with
Than be the one whose dream of love is gone
Yes, I'd rather be the one you spend your time with
Than be the one at home all alone

Deep down inside I know that I should leave you
How many tears must fall before I learn
I think of many ways that I could grieve you
And yet I'm always here when you return

But I'd rather be the one you slip around with
Than be the one whose dream of love is gone
Yes, I'd rather be the one you spend your time with
Than be the one at home all alone

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Jan Howard

Lula Grace Johnson (born March 13, 1930), known professionally as Jan Howard, is an American country music singer and Grand Ole Opry star. She attained moderate success as a country female vocalist during the 1960s and early 1970s. Her ex-husband was singer-songwriter Harlan Howard. more »

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Written by: HOWARD, OWEN

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"The One You Slip Around With" falls under the country music genre, showcasing its classic story-telling lyrics with a touch of enthralling melody driven by traditional country music instruments.
Chart Performance
This song reached the #13 spot on the Billboard Country Singles chart in 1960, making it one of Jan Howard's earliest successful hits.
Songwriting Credits
The song was penned by Jan Howard herself and Fuzzy Owen, displaying Howard's talent as a songwriter aside from being a distinctive vocalist.
Record Label
The song was released under the Challenge Record Label, a Los Angeles-based independent record company.
Early Career Highlight
"The One You Slip Around With" is considered one of Jan Howard's breakthrough singles, effectively launching her career in the country music scene.
Subject Matter
The song features a relatable narrative about betrayal and love triangles, a common theme in many successful country ballads.
Male Cover Version
Country singer, Johnny Seay, later recorded a male version of the song, which was titled "The One You Slip Around."
Notable Lyrics
"I'm the one you slip around with when your world starts closing in," is one of the notable lines from the song, illustrating Howard's ability to highlight raw emotional truths in her lyrics.
Previous Occupation
Before her success with this song, Jan Howard worked as a secretary and a mother of three, showcasing her journey from an ordinary life to the stardom.
Influential Country Artist
Though not as well-known as other female country stars like Patsy Cline or Loretta Lynn, with hits like "The One You Slip Around With," Jan Howard paved the way for other women in country music.

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