The Quittin' Kind

Joe Diffie

About The Quittin' Kind

"The Quittin' Kind" is a song recorded by American country music artist Joe Diffie. It was released in September 1999 as the second single from the album A Night to Remember. The song reached #21 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was written by Phil Barnhart, Sam Hogin and Mark D. Sanders.


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1999
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I know you're holding your breath 
You're wondering what's coming next
Can't be too careful this time
No Love ain't something you trust 
You've seen a little too much of the quittin' kind
That pain you're wrestling with 
I know right where it lives
Been there a couple of times 
Always 'almost in tears' 
Living in fear of the quittin' kind

If you don't know what you're got 
I'll tell you one thing it's not
It's not the kind of love that would turn and run
This one's steady and strong 
This one will keep going on and on and on
To the end of time 
It ain't the quittin kind

You don't have to be scared 
We're not going back there
We're going to leave it behind
All that sorrow and grief those bad memories of the quittin' kind

If you don't know what you're got 
I'll tell you one thing it's not
It's not the kind of love that would turn and run
This one's steady and strong 
This one will keep going on and on and on
To the end of time 
It ain't the quittin kind

This one's steady and strong 
This one will keep going on and on and on
To the end of time 
It ain't the quittin kind
Quittin' kind no no no 
It ain't the quittin kind

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Joe Diffie

Joe Logan Diffie (born December 28, 1958) is an American country music singer known for his ballads and novelty songs. After working as a demo singer in the 1980s, he signed with Epic Records' Nashville division in 1990. Between then and 2004, Diffie charted 35 cuts on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, including five number one singles: his debut release "Home", "If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)", "Third Rock from the Sun", "Pickup Man" (his longest-lasting number one, at four weeks) and "Bigger Than the Beatles". In addition to these cuts, he has 12 other top ten singles and ten other top 40 hits on the same chart. He also co-wrote singles for Holly Dunn, Tim McGraw and Jo Dee Messina, and has recorded with Mary Chapin Carpenter, George Jones and … more »

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Written by: Mark Sanders, Phil Barnhart, Sam Hogin

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"The Quittin' Kind" was released in April 1999, making it over two decades old.
Album Fact
It's the first single from Joe Diffie's seventh studio album, "A Night To Remember."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States.
Songwriter Details
"The Quittin' Kind" was written by renowned songwriters, Zack Turner and Tim Nichols.
Joe Diffie's Background
Diffie, the artist behind the song, was a member of the Grand Ole Opry, one of the most respected establishments in country music.
Song Analysis
The song's lyrics talk about strength in adversity, an unwillingness to give up or back down.
Video Fact
The music video was directed by Deaton Flanigen, a renowned director in the country music scene, known for creating visually arresting videos that capture the song's essence.
Musical Genre
“The Quittin’ Kind” falls under the neotraditional country genre, reflecting down-to-earth storytelling and traditional country instrumentals.
Diffie's Success
At the time of its release, Joe Diffie had already achieved multiple number-one hits in the country charts, making him a well-known name in the industry.
Joe Diffie’s Passing
The artist, Joe Diffie, sadly passed away in March 2020 due to complications related to COVID-19. He left a rich musical legacy that included memorable songs like "The Quittin' Kind".

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