I've Been Wrong Before

Deborah Allen

About I've Been Wrong Before

"I've Been Wrong Before" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Deborah Allen. It was released in December 1983 as the second single from her album Cheat the Night. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in April 1984 and #1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada. Allen wrote the song with Rafe Van Hoy and Don Cook.


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Standing there looking like real bad news
Someone who could break my heart in two
All I see is me being hurt by you
But I've been wrong before

Stared into my share of innocent eyes
The kind you wouldn't ever think could make you cry
Never thought that they would tell me lies
But I've been wrong before

I've been wrong before
I am no stranger to a slamming door
As far as I can see this is just one more
But I've been wrong before

Bet you ten dollars you're the real smooth kind
Who memorize all those lover's lies
Can't wait to use them on this heart of mine
But I've been wrong before

If you talk me into going home tonight
And said you'll love to hold me the rest of your life
Odds are it will never work out right
But I've been wrong before

I could turn around and walk away right now
If I want to keep my heart safe and sound
But I'm just too afraid to turn it down
Cause I've been wrong before

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Deborah Allen

Deborah Allen (born Deborah Lynn Thurmond on September 30, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American country music singer. Since 1976, Allen has issued 12 albums and charted 14 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, most notably the 1983 crossover hit "Baby I Lied" which reached No. 4 on the country charts and No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100. Allen has also written No. 1 singles for herself, Janie Fricke and John Conlee, Top 5 hits for Patty Loveless, Tanya Tucker and Top 10 hits for The Whites and others. more »

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Written by: DON COOK, DEBORAH ALLEN, RAFE VANHOY

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MIKE CURB MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song's Release
"I've Been Wrong Before" is a song recorded by singer Deborah Allen. It was released in the 1994 as a part of her album "Delta Dreamland".
Chart Performance
The song was not only popular with fans of country music but also with the mainstream audience. Despite its popularity, it did not chart on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Songwriters
"I've Been Wrong Before" was written by the formidable songwriting team of Rafe Van Hoy and Deborah Allen.
Genre Classification
The song can be classified under the Country genre, characterized by its blend of catchy rhythms and meaningful lyrics.
Album Performance
"I've Been Wrong Before" was part of the "Delta Dreamland" album, which although didn’t make major commercial impact, received critical acclaim for Deborah Allen's poignant lyrics and expressive performance.
Music Video
Even though many of Deborah Allen's songs have music videos, there is no official music video for "I've Been Wrong Before".
Personal Influence
Deborah Allen co-wrote "I've Been Wrong Before", and much of her work often draws on personal experiences and feelings, though it's not explicitly said this song was based on an actual event.
Covers and Remakes
Several artists have covered and remade this song, indicating its influence and staying power within the music community.
Awards
No awards were received specifically for this song, but Deborah Allen has won multiple awards over the course of her career, solidifying her reputation as a talented songwriter and performer.
Common Themes
Thematically, "I've Been Wrong Before" ties into common themes in Deborah Allen's songwriting repertoire, which often include love, loss, hardship and resilience.

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