I Tell It Like It Used to Be

T. Graham Brown

About I Tell It Like It Used to Be

"I Tell It Like It Used to Be" is a song written by Ron Hellard, Michael Garvin and Bucky Jones, and recorded by American country music artist T. Graham Brown. It was released in October 1985 as the first single and title track from the album I Tell It Like It Used to Be. The song reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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They say that I'm the kind of man who always speaks his mind
To me there's nothing stronger than the truth
You can ask me almost anything and I'll tell you like it is
But darling when they ask me about you

I tell it like it used to be when you were still in love with me
Before you got to used to me and wanted someone new
I tell it like it ought to be 'cause how it is, is killing me
When they ask about you and me, I tell it like it used to be

I wish that I was stronger, I could tell them that you've gone
But that's one thing that I may never do
If they want to hear about our love and how it all went wrong
Then darling they will just have to talk to you

I tell it like it used to be when you were still in love with me
Before you got to used to me and wanted someone new
I tell it like it ought to be 'cause how it is, is killing me
When they ask about you and me, I tell it like it used to be

I tell it like it used to be when you were still in love with me
Before you got to used to me and wanted someone new
I tell it like it ought to be 'cause how it is, is killing me
When they ask about you and me, I tell it like it used to be

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T. Graham Brown

Anthony "T." Graham Brown (born October 30, 1954 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American country music artist. Active since 1986, Brown has recorded a total of thirteen studio albums, and has charted more than twenty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. Three of these singles — "Hell and High Water" and "Don't Go to Strangers" from 1986, and "Darlene" from 1988 — reached Number One, and eight more reached Top Ten. more »

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Written by: BUCKY JONES, MICHAEL GARVIN, RON HELLARD

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Label Classification
The song "I Tell It Like It Used to Be" is categorized under the genre of Country music.
Chart Performance
After its release, the song peaked at number 7 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of June 7, 1986, showcasing its popularity among country music listeners.
Musician Background
T. Graham Brown, the singer of "I Tell It Like It Used to Be," hails from Georgia, USA. He emerged in the music scene during the 1980s and is well-respected in the country music genre.
Release Information
Released in 1986, "I Tell It Like It Used to Be" was part of T. Graham Brown's debut album titled "I Tell It Like It Used To Be."
Songwriting Details
Two well-known songwriters, Ron Hellard and Michael Garvin, as well as T. Graham Brown himself, are credited for writing "I Tell It Like It Used to Be."
Record Label
This single was released by Capitol Records, which is a major record label that has had a plethora of significant artists across various genres signed under them.
Multiple Cover Versions
The song was covered by several artists after its release, increasing its reach, including James Otto, who sang it live in concert.
Other Chart Success
Apart from doing well on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States, the song also achieved notable success in Canada where it reached number 8 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in 1986.
Essential T. Graham Brown Song
"I Tell It Like It Used to Be" is considered one of T. Graham Brown's most recognizable songs, helping to solidify his place in country music history.
Awards and Recognition
Although the song didn't win any notable awards, the success of this song along with other hits kick-started T. Graham Brown's career and led him to multiple award nominations in the following years.

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