It Ain't Easy Bein' Easy

Janie Fricke

About It Ain't Easy Bein' Easy

"It Ain't Easy Bein' Easy" is a song written by Mark Gray, Les Taylor and Shawna Harrington-Burkhart, and recorded by American country music artist Janie Fricke. It was released in August 1982 as the first single from the album It Ain't Easy. "It Ain't Easy Bein' Easy" was Janie Fricke's second number one on the country chart as a solo artist. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the country chart.


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1986
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Surely you can sit down for a while 
Maybe you can even smile 
And I'll try to pretend that you love me again 
But it might take me a little while 
I know you'll be holding me tight 
You'll know when the moment is right 
When I was broken in two it was all because of you 
But baby I need you tonight 

[Chorus]
It ain't easy being easy 
Oh no 
You're the one who took my heart and my soul 
You walk away and left me out of control 
It ain't easy being easy 
Oh no 

(No it ain't) 
Easy when you're needing someone 
It ain't easy being under the gun 
But I'll surrender even though I should run 
It ain't easy being easy 

It ain't easy being easy
Ooh 
It ain't easy being easy. 

I might end up lonely again 
But once you were my only friend 
So I'll hold you and cry with the truth in my eyes 
Hoping you'll love me again. 

[Chorus]

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Janie Fricke

Janie Fricke, also spelled Frickie (born December 19, 1947 in South Whitley, Indiana), is an American country music singer, best remembered for a series of country music hits in the early to mid 1980s. more »

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Written by: SHAWNA HARRINGTON-BURKHART, MARK GRAY, LES TAYLOR

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release
"It Ain't Easy Bein' Easy" was released in 1982 as a part of the album "It Ain't Easy."
Billboard Ranking
The song became a major hit by reaching the #1 spot on Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Artist Recognition
This beautiful track is considered to be one of Janie Fricke's signature songs.
Grammy Nominations
The song earned Fricke a nomination for the Best Female Country Vocal Performance at the 25th Annual Grammy Awards in 1983.
Songwriter
"It Ain't Easy Bein' Easy" was written by Mark Gray, Shawna Harrington-Burkhart, and Les Taylor.
Song Duration
The song has a length of 3 minutes and 38 seconds.
Record Label
The song was released by the label Columbia Records.
Award Wins
Janie Fricke won the "Female Vocalist of the Year" at the Country Music Association Awards in 1982 and 1983, partially due to the significant success of "It Ain't Easy Bein' Easy."
Song Theme
The song is a ballad that tells a tale of love and heartbreak, connecting with many listeners at a deeply personal level.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "It Ain't Easy Bein' Easy" since its original release, showing its enduring popularity and influence.

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