Piece of My Heart
Faith Hill
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Didn't I make you feel Like you were the only man And didn't I give you everything That a woman possibly can Each time I tell myself I think I've had enough Well I'm gonna show you baby that a woman can be tough So come on, come on, come on and Take it Take another little piece of my heart now baby Take another little piece of my heart I know you will And break it Break another little piece of my heart now baby 'Cause you know you got it, if it makes you feel good, so good You're out on the street lookin' good Baby deep down in your heart you know that it ain't right No you'll never hear me cryin' You know I cry all the time Each time I tell myself that I can't stand the pain You hold me in your arms and I start singin' once again So come on, come on, come on and Take it Take another little piece of my heart now baby Take another little piece of my heart I know you will And break it Break another little piece of my heart now baby 'Cause you know you got it, if it makes you feel good, so good Each time I tell myself that I can't stand the pain You hold me in your arms and I start singin' once again So come on, come on, come on and Take it Take another little piece of my heart now baby Won't you just take it, Take another little piece of my heart I know you will And you will break it Break another little piece of my heart now baby 'Cause you know you got it if it makes you feel good, oh so good Take another little piece of my heart now baby Won't you just take it, Take another little piece of my heart I know you will And you will break it Break another little piece of my heart now baby Take another little piece of my heart, My heart, my heart, my heart, my heart Take another little piece of my heart now baby Won't you just break it Break another little piece of my heart My heart, my heart, you cannot break Break another little piece of my heart
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Written by: Bert Berns, Jerry Ragavoy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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7 facts about this song
Bert BernsBert Berns co-wrote the song "Piece of My Heart."
- The song is also known for its cover by singers like Janis Joplin and Erma Franklin.
- Despite his short career due to a heart condition, Berns left a significant impact on the music industry with this song.
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Bryan FerryBryan Ferry is an English singer and songwriter who covered "Piece of My Heart" in 1974.
- His version of the song was a part of his second solo studio album 'Another Time, Another Place.'
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Erma FranklinErma Franklin was the original singer of "Piece of My Heart."
- She was Aretha Franklin's older sister, who showcased different styles throughout her career.
- Though Janis Joplin's cover of the song gained more popularity, Erma's version stands as a classic soul ballad.
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Faith HillFaith Hill covered "Piece of My Heart" in 1994.
- It was one of the leading singles from her debut album 'Take me as I am.'
- The song became a top hit, securing the number 1 position in Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.
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Janis JoplinConsiderably the most recognized version of "Piece of My Heart" is by Janis Joplin, performed along with her band Big Brother and the Holding Company.
- It was included in their album 'Cheap Thrills' in 1968.
- Billboard magazine placed this song at the 344th position in their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Melissa EtheridgeMelissa Etheridge performed a version of "Piece of My Heart" at the 2005 Grammy Awards as a part of Janis Joplin's tribute.
- During the performance, she was in the middle of undergoing chemotherapy for her breast cancer diagnosis, her bald head amplifying the raw, emotional impact of the song.
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Sammy HagarSammy Hagar is a rock musician who covered "Piece of My Heart" during his concerts.
- His rendition remains faithful to the hard rock and blues-inspired style of Janis Joplin's version.
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