One Promise Too Late
Reba McEntire
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I would have waited forever If I'd known that you'd be here We could have shared our lives together And held each other close all through the years But I've met someone before you And my heart just couldn't wait So no matter how much I adore you I've got to stand behind the promise that I made Where were you When I could have loved you Where were you When I gave my heart away All my life I've been dreaming of you You came along one promise too late You came along one promise too late I won't say that I'm sorry that I met you I can't have you but I never will forget you Where were you When I could have loved you Where were you When I gave my heart away All my life I've been dreaming of you You came along one promise too late You came along one promise too late Where were you When I could have loved you Where were you When I gave my heart away All my life I've been dreaming of you You came along one promise too late You came along one promise too late
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Written by: DAVID LOGGINS, DON SCHLITZ, LISA MIRIAM SILVER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Song Information"One Promise Too Late" is a song recorded by American country music artist Reba McEntire.
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Release DateThe track was released in July 1987 as the second single from her twelfth studio album, "The Last One to Know."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number one on the Billboard Country Singles chart in November 1987.
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SongwritersIt was written by Dave Loggins, Lisa Silver, and Don Schlitz, three notable names in country music songwriting.
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Album AchievementThe album "The Last One To Know" also peaked at number one on the Top Country Albums chart, proving the success of this album as a whole.
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Song MeaningThe song talks about a woman who is committed to her lover, although she meets a person who treats her better, however, it's "one promise too late".
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Charting Duration"One Promise Too Late" stayed on the chart for 24 weeks, a testament to its popularity.
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Common ThemeThe song is a common example of Reba's recurring theme in her music of exploring the complexities of love and relationships.
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Session PlayersThe song features some of Nashville's top session players from the time, including guitarist Larry Byrom and drummer Eddie Bayers.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the emotional delivery by McEntire, highlighting her ability to convey the inherent sadness and confusion in the song.
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Song RecordingThis was one among many songs Reba recorded with producer Jimmy Bowen, who played a significant role in shaping her sound in the mid-1980s.
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Cover VersionsWhile "One Promise Too Late" is a standout song in Reba's career, it hasn't been widely covered by other artists, likely due to Reba's unique and iconic delivery.
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Live PerformancesThroughout the years, the song has remained a popular choice in Reba's live setlists, with fans often singing along to every word.
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World ImpactWith "One Promise Too Late," McEntire continued to solidify her status as a leading lady in country music not only within the U.S., but also in other parts of the world where country music is popular.
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Emotional SingingThe song is often cited by fans as one of McEntire’s most deeply emotional performances, setting a high bar within country music for balanced and impactful delivery.
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