Never Had It So Good

Mary Chapin Carpenter

About Never Had It So Good

"Never Had It So Good" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Mary Chapin Carpenter. It was released in September 1989 as the second single from the album State of the Heart. The song reached #8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It was written by Carpenter and John Jennings.


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1989
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No one's got to tell me it's over
I could see it from miles away
No one's got to tell me
What I don't already know today
No one's got to tell me they've seen you
On the town with an old girlfriend
No one's got to tell me
You look like you've fallen in love again

'Cause you're out of my life now
With a wave of her hand
You never had it so good babe
I never had it so bad
Now you can do what you want to
And never feel sad
You never had it so good babe
I never had it so bad

No one's got to tell me the difference
Between me and the one who's returned
No one's got to tell me
You never really got over her
No one's got to tell me they've seen you
Looking like a brand new man
No one's got to tell me
You look like you've fallen in love again

'Cause you're out of my life now
With a wave of her hand
You never had it so good babe
I never had it so bad
Now you can do what you want to
And never feel sad
You never had it so good babe
I never had it so bad

So you just go where you go
And do what you do
And be who you want to be
But when she burns you again
And your phone doesn't ring
Baby it's me

'Cause you're out of my life now
With a wave of her hand
You never had it so good babe
I never had it so bad
Now you can do what you want to
And never feel sad
You never had it so good babe
I never had it so bad

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Mary Chapin Carpenter

Mary Chapin Carpenter (born February 21, 1958) is an American folk and country music singer, songwriter and musician. Carpenter spent several years singing in Washington, D.C. clubs before signing in the late 1980s with Columbia Records, who marketed her as a country singer. Carpenter's first album, 1987's Hometown Girl, did not produce any singles, although 1989's State of the Heart and 1990's Shooting Straight in the Dark each produced four Top 20 hits on the Billboard country singles charts. more »

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Written by: MARY CARPENTER, MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER, JOHN JENNINGS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Genre
"Never Had It So Good" is a classic country and folk song, indicative of Mary Chapin Carpenter's musical style.
Release Date
The song, an original by Carpenter, was released on her debut album "Hometown Girl" in 1987.
Song Length
The duration of the song is 4 minutes and 42 seconds, consistent with typical song lengths during that era.
Charts Success
While the song itself did not chart, the album "Hometown Girl" was well-received by critics and helped launch Carpenter's career.
Songwriting
The song showcases Carpenter's ability to create meaningful and relatable lyrics; it tells a story of resilience and overcoming obstacles.
Collaboration
John Jennings, a frequent collaborator with Carpenter, co-produced the song along with the whole album.
Record Label
"Never Had It So Good" was released under Columbia Records, a major American record label.
Awards
Although the song did not necessarily garner awards, Carpenter went on to receive five Grammy Awards and numerous other accolades in her career, partly initiated by the success of this debut album.
Later Performances
Carpenter has included "Never Had It So Good" in setlists for live performances, signifying its importance in her discography.
Unique Characteristic
Instead of focusing on romantic themes like many country songs of that era, "Never Had It So Good" stands out for its positive portrayal of personal strength and determination.
Influence
The song and album as a whole set the tone for Carpenter's subsequent releases and confirmed her status as a country-folk artist with a unique and distinctive sound.

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