Tonight the Heartache's on Me

Dixie Chicks

About Tonight the Heartache's on Me

"Tonight the Heartache's on Me" is a song recorded by American country music group Dixie Chicks. It was released in May 1999 as the fifth and final single from their album Wide Open Spaces. It was written by Mary Francis, Johnny MacRae and Bob Morrison. Joy Lynn White previously recorded the song on her 1994 album Wild Love.


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1998
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You could've heard a pin drop
When they walked through the door
Had to turn my eyes away
My heart fell to the floor
Someone whispered, "Where's her halo?"
'Cause she had an angel's face
He stood there smiling, holding on
To the one who took my place

So tonight the heartache's on me, on me
Let's drink a toast to the fool who couldn't see
Bartender pour the wine, 'cause the hurtin's all mine
Tonight the heartache's on me

I wonder if he told her
She's the best he's ever known
The way he told me ev'ry night
When we were all alone
She'll find out when the new wears off
He'll find somebody new
She'll learn what heartache's all about
And what I'm going through

But tonight the heartache's on me, on me
Let's drink a toast to the fool who couldn't see
Bartender pour the wine, 'cause the hurtin's all mine
Tonight the heartache's on me

But tonight the heartache's on me, on me
Let's drink a toast to the fool who couldn't see
Bartender pour the wine, 'cause the hurtin's all mine
Tonight the heartache's on me

Yes tonight, the heartache's on me

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Dixie Chicks

The Dixie Chicks are an American country music band which has also crossed over into other genres. The band is composed of founding members (and sisters) Martie Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robison, and lead singer Natalie Maines. The band formed in 1989 in Dallas, Texas and was originally composed of four women performing bluegrass and country music, busking and touring the bluegrass festival circuits and small venues for six years without attracting a major label. After the departure of one bandmate, the replacement of their lead singer, and a slight change in their repertoire, the Dixie Chicks soon achieved commercial success, beginning in 1998 with hit songs "There's Your Trouble" and "Wide Open Spaces". more »

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Written by: Bob Morrison, Fred Macrae, Maryland Francis

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp.

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10 facts about this song

Song Details
"Tonight the Heartache's on Me" is a song that was popularized by American country band Dixie Chicks. - It served as the third single on their fourth studio album "Wide Open Spaces" released in 1998.
Original Version
Interestingly, the song was initially recorded by country singer Joy Lynn White for her 1993 album "Between Midnight & Hindsight".
Chart Performance
Dixie Chicks version achieved notable success on the charts. It peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and at number 3 on the Canada Country Tracks chart.
Songwriters
"Tonight the Heartache's on Me" is penned by the trio of songwriters Mary Francis, Johnny MacRae, and Bob Morrison.
Video Appearance
The music video for Dixie Chicks' rendition was directed by Thom Oliphant and premiered in the April 1999.
Lyrical Theme
The song revolves around the theme of heartbreak and the female protagonist offering to buy a round of drinks to drown her sorrows as she deals with an impending breakup.
Cover Version
Another country singer Julie Roberts covered this song for the tribute album "Just Because I'm a Woman: Songs of Dolly Parton" in 2003.
Public Reception
Despite a relatively lower chart position compared to other singles from Dixie Chicks album "Wide Open Spaces," the song was well received by critics and it actually played a significant part in helping the album be recognized quintuple platinum by the RIAA as of 2001.
Live performances
Dixie Chicks have added "Tonight the Heartache's on Me" to the setlist of various concerts and tours, showcasing their powerful vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess.
Musical Style
The song carries the classic country sound that defines much of Dixie Chicks' earlier work, featuring elements of steel guitar and fiddle interplay.

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