Somebody's Doin' Me Right
Keith Whitley
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Runnin' around I've spent my whole life runnin' around Settlin' down I never dreamed I'd be settlin' down But something's comin' over me Woman, you have got a hold on me And the reason just might be You're so good to me Somebody's doin' me right Somebody's holdin' me tight Sharin' my days and my nights Somebody I really like Just took a hold of my hand You make me feel like a man There's been a change in my life Somebody's doin' me right It's alright Oh girl it's alright Set in my ways Thinkin' that love would only get in my way But now I'm wantin' to stay I like this feelin' of wantin' to stay Really it's no mystery What brought all this change in me You're the one who made me see How love was meant to be Somebody's doin' me right Somebody's holdin' me tight Sharin' my days and my nights Somebody I really like Just took a hold of my hand You make me feel like a man There's been a change in my life Somebody's doin' me right Somebody's doin' me right Somebody's holdin' me tight Sharin' my days and my nights Somebody I really like Just took a hold of my hand You make me feel like a man There's been a change in my life Somebody's doin' me right On the third chorus, step up a whole-step, replacing
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Written by: FRED KNOBLOCH, PAUL OVERSTREET, DAN TYLER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SHARP CIRCLE MUSIC
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9 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundKeith Whitley was an American country music singer whose career reached its peak during the 1980s. Despite his early death, his music continues to influence generations of country musicians.
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Song Release"Somebody's Doin' Me Right" is one of Keith Whitley’s songs that was released posthumously. Keith Whitley’s early death due to alcohol poisoning did not stop his music from hitting the charts.
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Chart PerformanceThe song "Somebody's Doin' Me Right" peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Album DetailsThis song is one of the tracks from Keith Whitley's album ‘Greatest Hits,’ which was released by RCA Records in 1990.
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Notable Cover"Somebody's Doin' Me Right" was also covered by country music singer Paul Overstreet in his album 'Love is Strong', which was released in 1992.
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Songwriting CreditsThis song was written by a team of three skilled songwriters - Fred Knobloch, Paul Overstreet, and Dan Tyler.
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Song DurationThe song "Somebody's Doin' Me Right" has a duration of three minutes and fifty-two seconds. If you include it in a music set, it is a medium length song that fits well in numerous settings.
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Musical StyleAs a classic song in Keith Whitley's repertoire, "Somebody's Doin' Me Right" exemplifies the traditional country music style that Whitley was known for. It carries a heartwarming message of love and gratitude, wrapped in soulful vocals and guitar lines.
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LegacyEven though "Somebody's Doin' Me Right" is not as famous as Keith Whitley’s other hits like "Don't Close Your Eyes" or "When You Say Nothing at All", it still holds a special place in the heart of many country music lovers.
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