My Heart Can't Tell You No

Sara Evans

About My Heart Can't Tell You No

"My Heart Can't Tell You No" is a song written by Simon Climie and Dennis Morgan. It was first recorded and released by British pop-rock artist Rod Stewart on his 1988 album Out of Order. Originally intended as a song for country artist Barbara Mandrell, Stewart ultimately claimed the song for himself. It was later covered in 2011 by American country artist Sara Evans and released as the second single from her sixth studio album, Stronger.


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2011
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I don't want you to come 'round here no more,
I beg you for mercy.
You don't know how strong my weakness is
Or how much it hurts me.
'Cause when you say it's over with her,
I want to believe it's true.
So I let you in, knowing tomorrow
I'm gonna wake up missing you,
Wake up missing you.

When the one you love's in love with someone else,
Don't you know it's torture? I mean it's a living hell.
No matter how I try to convince myself,
This time I won't lose control.
One look in your blue eyes and suddenly
My heart can't tell you no.

I don't want you to call me up no more,
Saying you need me.
You're crazy if you think just half your love
Could ever please me.
Still I want to hold you, touch you
When you look at me that way.
There's only one solution I know:
You got to stay away from me,
Stay away from me!

When the one you love's in love with someone else,
Don't you know it's torture? I mean it's a living hell.
No matter how I try to convince myself,
This time I won't lose control.
One look in your sad eyes and suddenly
My heart can't tell you no,
My heart can't tell you no!

I don't want you to come round here no more,
I beg you for mercy.

When the one you love's in love with someone else,
Don't you know it's torture? I mean it's a living hell.
When the one you love's in love with someone else,
Don't you know it's torture? I mean it's a living hell.
Living hell

When the one you love's in love with someone else,
Don't you know it's torture? I mean it's a living hell.

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Sara Evans

Sara Lynn Evans (born February 5, 1971) is an American country singer and songwriter. For her entire career, she has been signed to RCA Records Nashville. more »

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Written by: Dennis Morgan, Simon Climie

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song Information
"My Heart Can't Tell You No" is the title of a song originally recorded by Rod Stewart for his album "Out of Order," released in 1988.
Songwriter
The song was written by Simon Climie and Dennis Morgan. Simon Climie is a Brit who is more known for his association with the pop duo "Climie Fisher" and Dennis Morgan is an American songwriter who has written songs for many well-known artists.
Track Record
Rod Stewart's version reached number one on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1989.
Genre
Although Rod Stewart is more known for rock music, "My Heart Can't Tell You No" is classified under pop and soft rock music.
Cover Version
American country music singer Sara Evans covered the song for her 2011 album "Stronger". Her version was released as the album's second single.
Chart Performance
Sara Evans' version of the song was also well-received, and it reached the top 20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for Evans' version premiered on CMT on July 7, 2011, where it displays the story of a woman suspecting her partner’s infidelity.
Critical Reception
Critics had praised Sara's interpretation, giving her version a positive review, finding it emotionally compelling and that Evans brought new dimensions to the song.
Genre Shift
Rod Stewart’s pop-rock hit in the 1980s became a country hit for Sara Evans in the 2010s, demonstrating the versatility of the song across different genres.
Live Performances
Both Rod Stewart and Sara Evans have performed the song in various concerts and live shows, making it one of their popular tracks in their respective discographies.

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