The One You Slip Around With
Jan Howard
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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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Written by: HOWARD, OWEN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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.
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Chart PerformanceThis song reached the #13 spot on the Billboard Country Singles chart in 1960, making it one of Jan Howard's earliest successful hits.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was penned by Jan Howard herself and Fuzzy Owen, displaying Howard's talent as a songwriter aside from being a distinctive vocalist.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Challenge Record Label, a Los Angeles-based independent record company.
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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.
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Subject MatterThe song features a relatable narrative about betrayal and love triangles, a common theme in many successful country ballads.
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Male Cover VersionCountry singer, Johnny Seay, later recorded a male version of the song, which was titled "The One You Slip Around."
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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.
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Previous OccupationBefore 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.
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Influential Country ArtistThough 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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