Accidentally on Purpose
Johnny Cash
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Accidentally I saw you this morning you were lovely dressed in your wedding gown And they say that you married a stranger to me that had drifted to our old hometown Accidentally you've met him one evening and you say it was love at first sight Accidentally on purpose you've married accidentally on purpose for spite Cause I saw out cheating and running around And I was just a fool with a heart of a clown Accidentally you were mistaken that night accidentally on purpose for spite Cause I saw out cheating
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Written by: DARRELL EDWARDS, GEORGE JONES
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, GLAD MUSIC CO.
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12 facts about this song
Song Classification"Accidentally on Purpose" is a country music song.
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Artist AnnotationThe song was performed by Johnny Cash, an American singer-songwriter well known for his deep, resonant, baritone voice and a unique genre blend that combined elements of country, rock and roll, folk, gospel, and blues.
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Album Details"Accidentally on Purpose" appears on the album "The Sound of Johnny Cash," which was his twelfth album released in 1962.
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Song DurationThe length of the song is 1 minute and 54 seconds.
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Song ThemeThe song narrates a story of a betrayed lover who pretends to be okay with his love leaving him for another, claiming that he "drown(s) his past regrets, in coffee and cigarettes."
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Songwriter AttributionIt was Written by Johnny Cash and George Jones, another significant figure in the country music.
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Charting MetricsWhile the song itself didn't chart independently, the album, "The Sound of Johnny Cash," did crack into the Billboard 200, peaking at 135.
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Unique FeaturesThe duet of Johnny Cash and George Jones' in writing this song highlights a unique collaboration between two of the greatest country artists.
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Release DateThe song was released in the year 1962.
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Singing StyleThe song is delivered in the typical Johnny Cash style – with a deep, gravelly voice embodying the sorrow of the lyrics.
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Background VocalsThe background vocals in the song are from the country singing group The Jordanaires.
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Recording LabelThe song was released under the music label, Columbia Records.
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