Could've Been You

Cher

About Could've Been You

"Could've Been You" is a rock song first performed by American rock singer Bob Halligan and later popularized by American singer-actress Cher. The song was written by Halligan and Arnie Roman for Halligan's 1991 album, Window In The Wall. Cher's cover version was produced by Peter Asher and released exclusively for the European market in early 1992 as the fourth single from Cher's twenty-first studio album, Love Hurts. Lyrically, "Could've Been You" is a message from the song's protagonist to his or her ex. Cher's version of "Could've Been You" received positive reviews from critics and peaked at number thirty-one on the UK Singles Chart. Cher promoted the song through appearances at Top of the Pops and Aspel and Company. 


Year:
1991
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Well it must have been good
'Cause you said it was love
I guess the day you left me
It wasn't good enough
Now you're calling my number
Say you want to come back
Oh baby, baby
It's too late for that
'Cause when you see me, there'll be somebody new by my side
Somebody who is sure he is mine

[Chorus]
When you see the smile on his face
Just remember, baby
Could've been you, could've been you
When he's standing there in your place
I hate to say it, baby
Could've been you

Guess I should've been cool
Maybe I was too kind
When loving me was easy
You were hard to find
When I cried over you, baby
How the teardrops burned
Oh baby, baby
Now the table's turned
So if those tears start falling when you see us walking by
I hope you won't forget who said goodbye

[Chorus]

Should've been you, but you threw it all away
Could've been you, standing here today
So if those tears start falling when you see us walking by
I hope you won't forget who said goodbye
You said goodbye

[Chorus x 2]

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Cher

Cher ( /ˈʃɛər/; born Cherilyn Sarkisian; May 20, 1946) is an American singer and actress. A major figure for over five decades in popular culture, she is often referred to as the Goddess of Pop for having first brought the sense of female autonomy and self-actualization into the entertainment industry. She is known for her distinctive contralto and for having worked in various areas of entertainment, as well as for continuously reinventing both her music and image, the latter of which has caused controversy. more »

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Written by: ROBERT SIDNEY JR. HALLIGAN, ARNIE ROMAN

Lyrics © BARRY BERGMAN DBA WOOD MONKEY MUSIC

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10 facts about this song

Release
"Could've Been You" was released in 1992 as part of Cher's 20th album "Love Hurts."
Songwriter
The song was written by the prolific songwriting duo, Mike Chapman and Holly Knight, who have also penned a number of hits for other artists.
Chart Performance
"Could've Been You" didn’t perform very well on music charts when compared to other Cher's singles. It reached number 31 on the UK Singles Chart but didn't rank on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Music Video
A video accompanied the release of "Could've Been You," which was directed by Cher herself. The video showed her singing in an underground tunnel and driving a taxi at night.
Genre
The song is generally classified as belonging to the pop-rock genre and Cher's powerful vocal style is notable on this track.
Album Success
Despite the low charting position of "Could've Been You," the "Love Hurts" album was a commercial success, achieving Gold and Platinum statuses in the US and UK respectively.
Performances
Cher has rarely performed "Could've Been You" live. However, it was included in the setlist during her "Love Hurts Tour" in 1992.
Cover Version
R&B group 5 Star also recorded a version of "Could've Been You," releasing it as a single in 1990, two years prior to Cher's version.
Theme
The song speaks about the pain of love lost and moving on from a failed relationship, recurring themes in Cher's music throughout her career.
Album Reception
Despite mixed critical reception over the years, Cher's "Love Hurts" album was ranked in 2020 by Billboard as one of her 10 greatest albums, highlighting the enduring impact of tracks such as "Could've Been You."

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