If I Were You

Collin Raye

About If I Were You

"If I Were You" is a song written by John Hobbs and Chris Farren, and recorded by American country music singer Collin Raye. It was released in April 1995 as the fifth and final single from his album Extremes. It peaked at #4 both in the United States and in Canada. The song is not to be confused with a different composition titled "If I Were You", which appears on Raye's debut album All I Can Be.


Year:
1991
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You want to know where we go from here
So many roads but none that seem clear
Is what we have enough to last a whole life through
Who knows baby who knows
So you're asking me what do we do

Cause time moves so fast and the chances seem so few
Is it too much to think that we could have it all
Who knows we may never know

But if I were you I'd promise to live life for all it's worth
Take all that you've been given and leave your mark upon this earth
Trust your heart to show you everything you'll ever need
And if I were you I'd fall in love with me

So hold me close I'll kiss away your fears
I won't promise the moon but I promise to be here
And what if together it gets better every day
Who knows baby who knows
But if I were you I'd promise to

But if I were you I'd promise to,
If I were you I'd fall in love with me

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Collin Raye

Floyd Elliott Wray (born August 22, 1960 in De Queen, Arkansas) is an American country music singer, known professionally as Collin Raye. He made his debut on the American country music scene in 1991 with the release of his debut album All I Can Be, which produced his first Number One hit in "Love, Me". All I Can Be was the first of four consecutive albums released by Raye to achieve platinum certification in the United States for sales of one million copies each. more »

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Written by: RICK NOWELS, STEVIE NICKS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Background Information
"If I Were You" is a captivating country song performed by Collin Raye.
Album Release
The song was part of Collin Raye’s album "Extremes" which was released in 1994.
Song Creators
"If I Were You" is crafted by talented songwriters Robert Ellis Orrall and Curtis Wright.
Song Climax
This song is one which reached no.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks and no.2 on the USA Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of September 16, 1995.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics beautifully expresses emotional pain and longing. It is set into the perspective of a person wishing to be in his/her lover's life but knowing it's not possible.
Music Video
There is an engaging music video for "If I Were You" which was directed by Steven Goldmann.
Unique Style
Raye’s distinctive vocal style gives a new dimension to the song, with a blend of emotional rawness and sincerity.
Song Performance
Audiences have praised "If I Were You" for its powerful and soul-stirring performance by Collin Raye.
Artist Recognition
Collin Raye was recognized as one of the true hit makers of the 1990s country genre, and songs like "If I Were You" contributed to his fame.
Awards and Nominations
Although the song didn't win any specific awards, it was part of Collin Raye's "Extremes" album which received many commendations and helped elevate Raye’s career.

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