She Couldn't Change Me

Montgomery Gentry

About She Couldn't Change Me

"She Couldn't Change Me" is a song written by Gary Nicholson and Chris Knight and recorded by American country music duo Montgomery Gentry. It was released in February 2001 as the first single from the duo's 2001 album Carrying On. The song peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of their highest-peaking crossover songs.


Year:
2001
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Sometimes I think what turned her on was my ole' broke down boots
She wanted her a real cowboy, it was a phase she was going through
Not one week after she moved in and I caught her paintin' the bedroom blue
Brought home a bottle of pink Chablis, poured out my best home-brew
I was sittin' on the porch in my over-alls as she packed her things to leave
She changed her mind when she couldn't change me

She changed direction, headed out West
She changed her tune to some Hip-Hop mess
Her dark brown hair went to blonde and her pretty blue eyes went to green
She changed everything when she couldn't change me

She was sittin' beside the ocean, lookin' out at the waves
Watchin' how they keep on rollin'
But always seemed the same
She called and said she'd been thinkin' about all those quiet country nights
And whatever she thought was so wrong with me
Suddenly seemed alright
I was sittin' on the porch in my over-alls when her truck pulled into view
She said I changed my mind when I couldn't change you

She changed direction, headed back home
She changed her tune, it's all Haggard and Jones
Had her dark brown hair pulled back and the bluest eyes you ever seen
She changed everything when she couldn't change me

She said I guess when you love someone, you just gotta let it be
She changed her mind when she couldn't change me

She changed direction, she's back in my arms
She thought it through, had a change of heart
She said I guess when you love someone, you just gotta let it be
She changed her mind when she couldn't change me

Yeah
Yeah
She changed it all when she couldn't change me

She couldn't change me
She couldn't change me

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Montgomery Gentry

Montgomery Gentry is an American country music duo composed of vocalists Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry, both natives of Kentucky. The two began performing in the 1990s as part of two different bands with Montgomery's brother, John Michael Montgomery. Although Gentry won a talent contest in 1994, he reunited with Eddie Montgomery after Gentry was unable to find a solo record deal, and Montgomery Gentry was founded in 1999. The duo is known for its Southern rock influences, and has collaborated with Charlie Daniels, Toby Keith, Five for Fighting and members of The Allman Brothers Band. more »

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Written by: GARY NICHOLSON, CHRIS KNIGHT

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"She Couldn't Change Me" was released in 2001 as the first single from the duo's second studio album, "Carrying On".
Chart Performance
The song made it to No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, making it one of Montgomery Gentry's most successful songs.
Songwriting Credits
"She Couldn't Change Me" was written by Gary Nicholson and Chris Knight.
Music Video
The music video for "She Couldn't Change Me" was directed by Deaton Flanigen, a well-known figure in country music video production.
Style and Theme
The song is known for its traditional country style and classic theme of love lost due to irreconcilable differences.
Award Nominations
"She Couldn't Change Me" was nominated in the "Vocal Event of the Year" category at the 36th Annual Country Music Association Awards.
Album Success
The multi-platinum album "Carrying On", which features "She Couldn't Change Me", significantly added to the duo's fame and success.
In Memory Of Troy Gentry
After Troy Gentry's tragic, untimely death in 2017, the song remains a testament to his and Eddie Montgomery's contribution to country music as a duo.
Personal Interpretation
Eddie Montgomery once shared that the song resonated with him; he was drawn to its message of staying true to oneself despite the demands and pressures of the external world.
Song Popularity
Even after two decades of its release, "She Couldn't Change Me" continues to be a favorite among fans of Montgomery Gentry.

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