You Know Me Better Than That

George Strait

About You Know Me Better Than That

"You Know Me Better Than That" is a song written by Anna Lisa Graham and Tony Haselden, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in June 1991 as the second single from his album Chill of an Early Fall. It peaked at number 1 on both the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.


Year:
1991
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Baby, since you left me, there's somebody new
She thinks I'm perfect, I swear
She likes my body, my class and my charm
She says I've got a confident aire
She respects my ambition, thinks I'm talented too
But she's in love with an image time is bound to see through

[Chorus]
Oh, you know me better than that
You know the me that gets lazy and fat
How moody I can be, all my insecurities
You've seen me lose all my charm
You know I was raised on a farm
Oh, she tells her friends I'm perfect
And that I love her cat 
But you know me better than that

I miss picnics and blue jeans and buckets of beer
Now it's ballet and symphony hall
I'm into culture, clean up to my ears
It's like wearing a shoe that's too small
Oh, I caught her with an issue of Brides magazine
Starin' at dresses and pickin' out rings

[Chorus]

Oh, she tells her friends I'm perfect
And that I love that cat
Oh, but you know me better than that

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George Strait

George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional Country music. George Strait holds the world record for more number-one hit singles than any other artist in the history of music on any chart or in any genre, having recorded 59 number-one hit singles as of 2012. more »

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Written by: ANNA LISA GRAHAM, TONY HASELDEN

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Release
"You Know Me Better Than That" was released in April 1991 as the second single from George Strait's "Chill of an Early Fall" album.
Songwriters
The song was written by Anna Lisa Graham and Tony Haselden.
Chart Performance
"You Know Me Better Than That" went on to become George Strait's 19th No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Music Video
A music video for the song was released, directed by acclaimed video director Bill Young, who has directed many of Strait's videos.
Recording
The song was recorded at the Sound Stage Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.
Genre
As with most of Strait's music, the song falls under the country genre, specifically neotraditional country, a genre that Strait helped popularize in the 1980s.
Song Length
The song has a length of three minutes and thirteen seconds (3:13), making it a song of standard length for its genre and era.
Reception
Due to its authentic and emotive storytelling, "You Know Me Better Than That" was positively received by critics and fans alike.
Song Narrative
In the song, the protagonist is telling his former lover how his new love interest sees him in an unrealistically perfect light, while the ex understands his flaws and complexities better.
Other Notable Performances
George Strait often performed "You Know Me Better Than That" at his live performances and concerts, making it one of his fan favorites.

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