If You're Gonna Do Me Wrong (Do It Right)
Vern Gosdin
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There's a closet full of dresses that I bought you And here's the keys to the new car in the drive And before you leave our room Put on your best perfume. If you're gonna do me wrong, do it right Oh, the next time the phone rings I won't answer I don't want to be the fool I was tonight I don't want to know the truth I don't want to see the proof. If you're gonna do me wrong, honey do it right If you're gonna break my heart all to pieces Just walk right out and leave me any day or tonight Take off your wedding band When he takes you by the hand. If you're gonna do me wrong, do it right Take off your wedding band When he takes you by the hand If you're gonna do me wrong, do it right.
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Written by: MAX BARNES, VERN GOSDIN
Lyrics © GEORGIA FALL MUSIC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
RecordingThe song "If You're Gonna Do Me Wrong (Do It Right)" was recorded by American country music artist Vern Gosdin. It was his first hit single after a few years away from the music industry.
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Release YearThe track was released in February 1983 and was his debut single for AMI Records.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number five on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and became Gosdin's first major hit.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Vern Gosdin and Max D. Barnes. Barnes was a prolific songwriter within the country music industry and has crafted hits for many well-known artists.
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Album"If You're Gonna Do Me Wrong (Do It Right)" is the title track to Vern Gosdin's album of the same name. The album was Gosdin's fifth studio album.
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Recording LocationsThe song was recorded at a notable Nashville studio, Jim Reeves Studio, where many country hits were produced.
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ThemeThe song touches on the theme of infidelity, with the narrator basically telling their partner they understand they're being cheated on, but to do it with discretion and kindness so it hurts less.
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Recognition"If You're Gonna Do Me Wrong (Do It Right)" helped to solidify Gosdin's reputation as "The Voice" of country music, one of the finest vocalists in the genre.
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Cover VersionsGeorge Jones, another iconic country music singer, recorded and released a cover version of the song for his 1999 album, 'Cold Hard Truth.'
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Continued SuccessThe success of "If You're Gonna Do Me Wrong (Do It Right)'' kickstarted Gosdin's career in the '80s, setting the stage for subsequent top hits like "Set 'Em Up Joe" and "Chiseled in Stone."
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