Your Used to Be

Brenda Lee

About Your Used to Be

"Your Used to Be" is a song written by Howard Greenfield and Jack Keller and performed by Brenda Lee. The song reached #12 on the adult contemporary chart and #32 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963. The also song reached #19 in Australia.


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Your used to be, that's me, that's me
I was your was, she is your is
It's plain to see I'm not your now
Oh, pity me
For I've become your used to be

Every time you kiss me, it tastes just like goodbye
And I can tell that my best friends the reason why
When were out together, you say there's nothing wrong
But when she's with us, you're with her
And I'm just a tag along

Your used to be, that's me, that's me
I was your was, she is your is
It's plain to see I'm not your now
Oh, pity me
For I've become your used to be

When I introduced you I made my first mistake
I loved you both and both of you made my heart break
Like musketeers we always roamed about
But like they say three's a crowd
And I'm getting crowed out

Your used to be, that's me, that's me
I was your was, she is your is
It's plain to see I'm not your now
Oh, pity me
For I've become your used to be
For I've become your used to be

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Brenda Lee

Brenda Mae Tarpley (born December 11, 1944), known as Brenda Lee, is an American performer who sang rockabilly, pop and country music, and had 37 US chart hits during the 1960s, a number surpassed only by Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Ray Charles and Connie Francis. She is best known for her 1960 hit "I'm Sorry", and 1958's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", a US holiday standard for more than 50 years. more »

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Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, JACK KELLER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group,

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10 facts about this song

SONG PRODUCTION
"Your Used To Be" is a renowned song written by Howard Greenfield and Jack Keller and performed by Brenda Lee.
RELEASE DETAILS
It was released by Decca Records in 1963 as the B-side of the popular hit, "Losing You."
SONG STYLE
The song features Brenda Lee's distinctive pop and country vocal style that were highly prevalent during the early 1960s.
CHART PERFORMANCE
While not as commercially successful as some of Lee's other hits, "Your Used To Be" still made its mark in the music industry.
LYRICAL THEME
The song tells the story of someone struggling with the realization that they have become merely an afterthought or 'used to be' in their former lover's life.
ICONIC SINGER
Brenda Lee, often known as "Little Miss Dynamite," is recognized for her big voice that comes from her petite stature. This song is a perfect example of her powerful vocal abilities.
MUSIC GENRE
The song blends elements of both pop and country genres, making it a significant release during a period when cross-genre music was beginning to gain popularity.
ALBUM INCLUSION
"Your Used To Be" is also included in the album "Brenda Lee Sings Top Teen Hits" - a compilation album released by Lee in 1965.
PEER APPRECIATION
Despite not being one of Brenda Lee's best-known songs, "Your Used to Be” is noted by many as a testament to her vocal prowess and her ability to emotionally connect with lyrics.
BRENDA LEE'S CAREER IMPACT
As with many of Brenda Lee's recordings during this period, programs such as "Your Used To Be" helped solidify her reputation as a versatile and consistently popular recording artist.

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