Probably Wouldn't Be This Way
LeAnn Rimes
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Got a date a week from Friday with a preacher's son Everybody says he's crazy; I'll have to see I finally moved to Jackson when the summer came I won't have to pay that boy to rake my leaves I'm probably going on and on It seems I'm doing more of that these days I probably wouldn't be this way I probably wouldn't hurt so bad I never pictured every minute without you in it Oh, you left so fast Sometimes I see you standing there Sometimes it's like I'm losing touch Sometimes I feel that I'm so lucky to have had the chance to love this much God gave me a moment's grace 'Cause if I never see your face I probably wouldn't be this way Mama says that I just shouldn't speak to you Susan says that I should just move on You ought to see the way these people look at me When they see me 'round here talking to this stone Everybody thinks I've lost my mind But I just take it day by day I probably wouldn't be this way I probably wouldn't hurt so bad I never pictured every minute without you in it Oh, you left so fast Sometimes I see you standing there Sometimes I feel an angel's touch Sometimes I feel that I'm so lucky to have had the chance to love this much God gave me a moment's grace 'Cause if I never see your face I probably wouldn't be this way I probably wouldn't be this way Got a date a week from Friday with a preacher's son Everybody says I'm crazy Guess I'll have to see
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Written by: JOHN DAVIS KENNEDY, TAMMI LYNN KIDD
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10 facts about this song
Release InformationThe song "Probably Wouldn't Be This Way" is by LeAnn Rimes and was released in early 2005. It was the second single off her album "This Woman".
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Chart PerformanceUpon release, the song hit number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and reached number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song WritingThe song was actually co-written by country music artists John Kennedy and Tammi Kidd.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by David McClister and features LeAnn singing in various locations portraying different seasons.
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Album's SuccessThe song was part of "This Woman" which was critically acclaimed and is considered one of the best albums in LeAnn's career.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Probably Wouldn't Be This Way" revolve around a woman trying to move forward after a deep heartbreak, valiantly choosing to confront and work through her grief rather than suppress it.
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Pop CultureThe song was performed by LeAnn Rimes in a guest appearance on the popular daytime soap opera "Days of our Lives".
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Award NominationNotably, the song was nominated for 'Female Video of the Year' at the annual CMT Music Awards.
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Genre Cross-overThough rooted in country, the song also showcases LeAnn's pop sensibilities, which become more prominent in her later works.
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Artist RecognitionThis song is considered as one of LeAnn Rimes's more mature and emotive performances, highlighting her growth as an artist.
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