She's Actin' Single (I'm Drinkin' Doubles)

Gary Stewart

About She's Actin' Single (I'm Drinkin' Doubles)

"She's Actin' Single (I'm Drinkin' Doubles)" is a song written by Wayne Carson and recorded by American country music singer Gary Stewart. It was released in March 1975 as the third and final single from the album, Out of Hand. The song was Gary Stewart's third top ten hit on the country chart and his only song to hit number one. The single stayed at number one for a single week and spent a total of nine weeks within the top 40.


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I've seen men look at her before
And they think, I don't see
I'd like to think it makes me proud
But, I'm only fooling me

I know she'll be lookin' back
The minute I'm not there
While she pours herself on some stranger
I pour myself a drink somewhere

She's actin' single
I'm drinkin' double
I hide my pain
I drown my troubles

My heart is breaking
Like the tiny bubbles
She's actin' single
I'm drinkin' doubles

I know all she plans to do
But I don't know where or when
If I ask who that stranger was
She'll just say, "an old friend"

I'm not weak, I tell myself
I stay because I'm strong
The truth is, I'm not man enough
To stop her from doing me wrong

She's actin' single
I'm drinkin' doubles
I hide my pain
I drown my troubles

My heart is breaking
Like the tiny bubbles
She's actin' single
I'm drinkin' doubles

She's actin' single
I'm drinkin' doubles
I hide my pain
I drown my troubles

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Gary Stewart

Gary Stewart (May 28, 1944 – December 16, 2003) was a country musician and songwriter known for his distinctive vibrato voice and his southern rock influenced, outlaw country sound. During the peak of his popularity in the mid-1970s Time magazine described him as the "king of honkytonk." He is remembered for a series of country chart hits from the mid- to late- 1970s, his biggest hit being "She's Actin' Single (I'm Drinkin' Doubles)," which topped the U.S. country singles charts in 1975. more »

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Written by: WAYNE CARSON

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"She's Actin' Single (I'm Drinkin' Doubles)" is a song written by Wayne Carson, and beautifully brought to life by the American country musician Gary Stewart.
Release Date
The song was released in February 1975 as part of Gary Stewart's album, "Out of Hand".
Chart Performance
"She's Actin' Single (I'm Drinkin' Doubles)" became Stewart's first number one song on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Award Nominations
The song's massive success led to Stewart's nomination for the Country Music Association's "Single of the Year" award in 1975.
Notable Theme
The song explores the pain of infidelity and heartbreak, wherein a man resorts to drinking, to cope with his wife's unfaithful behavior.
Album Performance
The album "Out of Hand", which housed the song, is considered one of Stewart's greatest works, peaking at number 6 on the US Billboard Top Country Albums.
Cover Versions
Since its release, the song has been covered by several other musicians, most notably Ronnie Dunn and Aaron Tippin.
Indelible Impact
The song is still one of the defining jams of Gary Stewart, marking his unique country sound characterized by his high tenor voice, honky-tonk themes, and vibrato style.
As a Classic
Although released over four decades ago "She's Actin' Single (I'm Drinkin' Doubles)" still makes its way onto many classic country playlists, reflecting its longstanding appeal.
Recognition
It was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame's 'Jukebox' in 2004.

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