Maybe I Know
Lesley Gore
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Maybe I know that he's been a cheatin' Maybe I know that he's been untrue But what can I do I hear them whispering when I walk by He's gonna break her heart and make her cry I know it's me they're talking about I bet they all think I'll never find out Oh but maybe I know that he's been a cheatin' Maybe I know that he's been untrue but what can I do My friends are telling me that he's no good He isn't treating me the way he should He really loves me that's all I can say Before my tears fall I just walk away Oh but maybe I know that he's been a cheatin' Maybe I know that he's been untrue But what can I do Oh Deep down inside he loves me Though he may run around Deep down inside he loves me Some day he'll settle down Oh maybe I know that he's been a cheatin' Maybe I know that he's been untrue But what can I do He really loves me that's all I can say Before my tears fall I just walk away Oh but maybe I know that he's been a cheatin' Maybe I know that he's been untrue But what can I do Oh maybe I know that he's been a cheatin' Maybe I know that he's been untrue But what can I do
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Written by: JEFF BARRY, ELLIE GREENWICH
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10 facts about this song
Album"Maybe I Know" is a song from Lesley Gore's studio album "Boys, Boys, Boys," which was released in 1963.
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WriterThe song was written by Ellie Greenwich and her husband, Jeff Barry, who were well-known for their songwriting collaborations in the 1960s for such artists as Phil Spector, The Ronettes, and The Dixie Cups.
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ReleaseThe single for "Maybe I Know" was released in 1964 and reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 24 on the UK Singles Chart.
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StyleThe song is popularly known for its 'girl group' style, a genre that was prevalent during the early 60s, characterized by the upbeat pop sound and sentimental lyrics often centered on themes of love and relationships.
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Later VersionsThe song was later covered by various artists, such as The Tremeloes, The Seashells, and Tracey Ullman.
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LegacyDespite not reaching the top ten in the US, "Maybe I Know" is still one of Lesley Gore's best-known songs and was included on multiple greatest hits compilations.
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LyricsThe song deals with a woman who knows her boyfriend is unfaithful but is too in love to leave him, a common theme in many of Gore’s songs that resonated with a young, primarily female audience.
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Ellie Greenwich LegacyGreenwich, co-writer of "Maybe I Know," is also noted for writing hit songs like "Be My Baby," "Leader of the Pack," and "Do Wah Diddy Diddy."
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Lesley Gore LegacyGore is best known for her number one single "It's My Party," and "Maybe I Know" solidified her place as a pioneering female pop vocalist of the 1960s.
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RecognitionBoth Greenwich and Barry were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, in part for their work on songs like "Maybe I Know."
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