She's Got to Be a Saint

Ray Price

About She's Got to Be a Saint

"She's Got to Be a Saint" is a 1972 single by Ray Price. "She's Got to Be a Saint" was Ray Price's seventh number one on the country chart. The single stayed a number one for three weeks and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart.


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I'm out late every night
Doing things that ain't right
And she'll cry for me
When I'm down in the dumps
And she nurses my lumps
How she cries for me

And she'll never complain
She keeps hiding the pain
But I know all the while
She's not feeling too well
'Cause I put her through hell
Still she forces a smile

She's got to be a saint
Lord know that I ain't
I finally realize
Right before my eyes
Here is a saint

There's a dress in a shop
That'll make her eyes pop
But she'll look away
She'd have gotten a lift
If I'd bought her that gift
For her birthday

But her birthday has come
And I feel like a bum
'Cause I spent my last dime
On a worthless old friend
On a drunken weekend
I've done it time after time

She's got to be a saint
Lord know that I ain't
I finally realize
Right before my eyes
Here is a saint

Should I stay? Should I go?
I really don't know
My mind's in a blur
Soon it's gonna be dawn
And if she finds me gone
Would it be best for her?

I see her cry in her sleep
So I kiss her wet cheek
I kneel by her and pray
And I'll turn off the light
Step out in the night
And I'll go on my way

She's got to be a saint
Lord know that I ain't
I finally realize
Right before my eyes
Here is a saint

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Written by: JOSEPH J. PAULINI, MARIO DI NAPOLI

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Genre
"She's Got to Be a Saint" is a Country Song, showcasing Ray Price's signature style, combining country, western swing and a touch of orchestration.
Artists
This beautiful track was performed by Ray Price, a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award winner. He was known for his variety in music, ranging from honky-tonk to western swing and country-pop.
Release Year
"She's Got to Be a Saint" was released in 1972. It is still appreciated as a classic in country pop music and continues to be played in country music stations.
Chart Performance
The single reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1972. It was his fourth and final number one on that chart, concluding his fruitful career with a high note.
Album
The song is included in the album "She's Got To Be A Saint", carrying the same title as the hit song.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "She's Got to Be a Saint" tell the story of a man grateful for his wife's endless patience, love and forgiveness. The song is a tribute to the ultimate portrayal of the saintly qualities in a woman.
Songwriter
The song was written by Joe Paul, who crafted a wonderful blend of country and pop ballad that has touched the hearts of many listeners throughout the years.
Length
The song spans a duration of 2:48 minutes, encapsulating a heartwarming tale of love, forgiveness, and patience within.
Other Appearances
Besides the original album, "She's Got to Be a Saint" also appeared in several of Ray Price's compilation albums, including "The Best of Ray Price" and "The Essential Ray Price."
Cover Versions
Though the song was a smash-hit for Ray Price, it hasn't been covered by many artists, pointing to the unique performance and interpretation Price brought to the song.
Personal Life
Coincidentally, Ray Price was married to his wife Betty Berthenia Greenshaw during the song's release and till his eventual demise, making a relatable connection between his personal and professional life.

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