It Should've Been You

Teddy Pendergrass

About It Should've Been You

It Should've Been You is the title of a number-one R&B single by Teddy Pendergrass. In 1991, the song spent one week at number one on the US R&B chart. It was the last of three singles to reach the top spot on the chart for Pendergrass.


Year:
1991
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I dreamed of you last night
And oh, your face was so very clear
All I could do was think about the good times
That you and I used to share

I could remember the last time
Oh, I held you in my arms
But all those days have come and gone now
And all I seem to do is cry

It hurts {It hurts}
Remembering how things used to be
We thought our love {Our love}
Could last throughout eternity
Now it's history, baby

It should've been you, whoa
It should've been me
It should've been all those that life
Was meant to be

But if I had you, oh, babe
This time you'd see
You would have all my love
I kept {I kept} inside {Inside} me

Now you've got somebody else
Yes, I've got somebody too
But you know I've finally realized
No one could ever take the place of you, no

I'm not the one to place the blame
Or for whatever the fault just might be
All I need is to find a little happiness
Oh, in life that will fulfill me

It's you {It's you}
It's you that means more to me
Without your love
It's nothin' more than fantasy
Baby, come back to me, whoa

It should've been you, whoa
It should've been me
It should've been all those that life
Was meant to be

It should've been you
It should've been me
We could've built a love so strong
But my eyes were closed and I didn't see

Oh, it should've been you
It should've been me
It could've been all the that life
Was meant to be, was meant to be, meant to be, babe

Oh, if I had you, girl
This time you'll see
This time you would have all the love
That I kept, oh, I kept, I kept inside of me

Oh, it hurts {It hurts}
Remembering how things used to be
We thought our love
Could last throughout eternity
Now it's history, whoa, baby

It should've been you (It should've been you, baby)
It should've been me (Should've been me)
It could've been all those in life (All those things in life)
That was meant to be (That was meant to be), oh, baby

I know, I know, I know, I know it should've you
It should've been me
We could've built a love so strong (We could've built a love so strong)
But my eyes were closed and I didn't see

It should've been you (It should've been you, baby)
Oh, it should've been me (Should've been you and me)
It could've been all those in life
That was meant to be, that was meant to be, oh

{Could've been, should've been you}
Oh, I know if I had you, girl
I know this time you'll see (This time you'll see)
I'll show you, baby (I'll show you, baby)
You could have all my love
All the love, all the love I kept wrapped up inside of me, oh yeah

Why don't you give me one more chance (Why don't you)
If you wanna be with me
Take a chance with me, baby
I woke up this morning with you on my mind

Oh, baby
Oh, baby
Come on
Try it again
Let's start all over
We can make it work this time
Come on

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Teddy Pendergrass

Theodore DeReese "Teddy" Pendergrass (March 26, 1950 – January 13, 2010) was an American R&B/soul singer and songwriter. Pendergrass first rose to fame as lead singer of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes in the 1970s before a successful solo career at the end of the decade. In 1982, he was severely injured in an auto accident in Philadelphia, resulting in his being paralyzed from the waist down. After his injury, he founded the Teddy Pendergrass Alliance, a foundation that helps those with spinal cord injuries. Pendergrass commemorated 25 years of living after his spinal cord injury with star filled event, 'Teddy 25 - A Celebration of Life' at Philadelphia's Kimmel Center. His last performance was on a PBS special at Atlantic City's Borgata Casino in Nov… more »

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Written by: Teddy Pendergrass, Terry Price

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10 facts about this song

Year of Release
- "It Should've Been You" by Teddy Pendergrass was released in 1991.
Album Information
- The song belongs to the album "Truly Blessed", the ninth studio album by Teddy Pendergrass.
Genre
- The song falls under the Soul/R&B genre, reflective of Teddy Pendergrass' musical style.
Chart Performance
- While it wasn't one of his highest-charting hits, it still enjoyed modest success, particularly on R&B radio stations at the time.
Collaborators
- Lisa Fischer, an American vocalist and songwriter, provided backing vocals for the song.
Noteworthy Recognition
- "It Should've Been You" became especially popular among his fans and is still regarded as a classic Teddy Pendergrass tune.
Truly Blessed Album Recognition
- The album from which the song comes, "Truly Blessed", was named after Pendergrass' recovery from a tragic car accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down.
Musical Instrumentation
- The song features a combination of piano, synthesizers, and smooth, soulful vocals that characterize Teddy Pendergrass' iconic sound.
Song Theme
- The song addresses themes of love, yearning, and regret, common in Pendergrass' sentimental ballads.
Posthumous popularity
- While Pendergrass passed away in 2010, “It Should've Been You”, similar to other songs by him, continues to entertain and inspire fans around the globe.

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