Could've Been You
Cher
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Well it must have been good 'Cause you said it was love I guess the day you left me It wasn't good enough Now you're calling my number Say you want to come back Oh baby, baby It's too late for that 'Cause when you see me, there'll be somebody new by my side Somebody who is sure he is mine [Chorus] When you see the smile on his face Just remember, baby Could've been you, could've been you When he's standing there in your place I hate to say it, baby Could've been you Guess I should've been cool Maybe I was too kind When loving me was easy You were hard to find When I cried over you, baby How the teardrops burned Oh baby, baby Now the table's turned So if those tears start falling when you see us walking by I hope you won't forget who said goodbye [Chorus] Should've been you, but you threw it all away Could've been you, standing here today So if those tears start falling when you see us walking by I hope you won't forget who said goodbye You said goodbye [Chorus x 2]
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Written by: ROBERT SIDNEY JR. HALLIGAN, ARNIE ROMAN
Lyrics © BARRY BERGMAN DBA WOOD MONKEY MUSIC
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10 facts about this song
Release"Could've Been You" was released in 1992 as part of Cher's 20th album "Love Hurts."
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SongwriterThe song was written by the prolific songwriting duo, Mike Chapman and Holly Knight, who have also penned a number of hits for other artists.
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Chart Performance"Could've Been You" didn’t perform very well on music charts when compared to other Cher's singles. It reached number 31 on the UK Singles Chart but didn't rank on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Music VideoA video accompanied the release of "Could've Been You," which was directed by Cher herself. The video showed her singing in an underground tunnel and driving a taxi at night.
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GenreThe song is generally classified as belonging to the pop-rock genre and Cher's powerful vocal style is notable on this track.
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Album SuccessDespite the low charting position of "Could've Been You," the "Love Hurts" album was a commercial success, achieving Gold and Platinum statuses in the US and UK respectively.
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PerformancesCher has rarely performed "Could've Been You" live. However, it was included in the setlist during her "Love Hurts Tour" in 1992.
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Cover VersionR&B group 5 Star also recorded a version of "Could've Been You," releasing it as a single in 1990, two years prior to Cher's version.
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ThemeThe song speaks about the pain of love lost and moving on from a failed relationship, recurring themes in Cher's music throughout her career.
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Album ReceptionDespite mixed critical reception over the years, Cher's "Love Hurts" album was ranked in 2020 by Billboard as one of her 10 greatest albums, highlighting the enduring impact of tracks such as "Could've Been You."
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