Love Is Just a Game

Larry Gatlin

About Love Is Just a Game

"Love Is Just a Game" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Larry Gatlin. It was released in September 1977 as the third single and title track from the album Love Is Just a Game. The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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Love is just a game that everybody plays
And when the game is over not everybody pays
Some play the game to lose, some play the game to win
The winners walk out laughing, the losers cry, deal again

Lately you and I have played the game
Now there's no feeling left except for the pain
Finally comes the time to fall apart
And I fine that I am in way over my heart

Oh you've been holding on to holding on
But we can't leave not well enough alone any longer
We're not making love, we're keeping score
It's a simple matter, it don't matter anymore

'Cause love is just a game that everybody plays
And when the game is over not everybody pays
Some play the game to lose some play the game to win
The winners walk out laughing, the losers cry, deal again

Deal again
Deal again
Deal again
Deal again

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Larry Gatlin

Larry Wayne Gatlin (born May 2, 1948) is an American country music singer/songwriter. He is perhaps best known for teaming up with his brothers Steve and Rudy in the late 1970s, becoming one of country music's most successful acts of the 1970s and 1980s. Gatlin has had a total of 33 Top 40 singles (combining his solo recordings and those with his brothers). As their fame grew, the band became known as Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers. more »

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Written by: LARRY GATLIN

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14 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Love is Just a Game" is a famous country song by Larry Gatlin.
Release Date
The song was released in 1977.
Album Name
The song is included in the album "Love Is Just A Game".
Songwriter
Larry Gatlin himself wrote this touching love song.
Music Style
The song is well-known for its unique blend of country and pop elements.
Commercial Success
"Love is Just a Game" is one of Larry Gatlin's most commercially successful songs.
Chart Performance
It reached the No. 3 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in the United States.
Critical Reception
The song garnered positive reviews from critics and fans alike, praising Gatlin's emotive singing and the poignant lyrics.
Awards
While "Love is Just a Game" did not win any major music awards, it contributed significantly to Larry Gatlin's overall recognition in the country music industry.
Noteworthy Performances
Gatlin performed this song on numerous TV shows and during various concerts and tours throughout his career.
Cover Versions
Many up and coming country artists have covered "Love is Just a Game" to pay tribute to Larry Gatlin's influence on the genre.
Song's Message
The song speaks about the complexity of love and relationships, comparing it to a game that can be difficult to navigate.
Fun Fact
Despite the song's popularity, Gatlin later revealed in interviews that he wrote it in a relatively short span of time.
Legacy
Decades after its release, "Love is Just a Game" remains one of Larry Gatlin's most popular and enduring songs.

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