Could've Been Me

Billy Ray Cyrus

About Could've Been Me

"Could've Been Me" is a song written by Reed Nielsen and Monty Powell, and performed by American country music artist Billy Ray Cyrus. It was released in July 1992 as the second single from his multi-platinum selling debut album, Some Gave All. The song reached number 2 on the U. S. Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, behind "Love's Got a Hold on You" by Alan Jackson and it also reached number-one on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. It was the follow-up to the number 1 song, "Achy Breaky Heart".  


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2004
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I hear you just got married
Took a month long honeymoon
A new love smiles at the wedding
You cried when you kissed the groom
I got no invitation
I guess the mailman didn't bring it to me
But I see the whole thing in slow motion
Every night as I try to sleep
My buddy John said you looked real pretty
And you acted like you were in love
He said the preacher asked for objections
And he thought about standing up
I told John he must've been crazy
Cause you were just about to say I do
He just gave me a wink and said all he could think
Was it could've been me with you

It could've been me
Standing there with you
It could've been me
And my dreams coming true
But those dreams move on
If you wait too long
It took me 'til now to see
It could've been me

I don't guess I ever told you
That I went out and bought you a ring
I even carry it around in my pocket
Waiting to say the right thing
I pulled it out the other day
But the diamond had lost it's shine
Well I know how it feels cause my eyes grow dim
When I think you could've been mine

It could've been me
Standing there with you
It could've been me
And my dreams coming true
But those dreams move on
If you wait too long
It took me 'til now to see
It could've been me

I know I called just in time a bit too late
You know dreams move on if you wait too long
It took me 'til now to see that

It could've been me
Standing there with you
It could've been me
And my dreams coming true
But those dreams move on
If you wait too long
It took me 'til now to see
It could've been me

It could've been me
It could've been me
It could've been me
It could've been me

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Billy Ray Cyrus

William "Billy" Ray Cyrus (born August 25, 1961) is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, who has achieved great success worldwide. Having released twelve studio albums and forty-four singles since 1992, he is best known for his Number One single "Achy Breaky Heart", which became the first single ever to achieve triple Platinum status in Australia. It was also the best-selling single in the same country in 1992 and was translated into more than 100 languages. Thanks to the video of this hit, the linedance catapulted into the mainstream, becoming a worldwide craze. Cyrus, a multi-platinum selling recording artist, has scored a total of eight top-ten singles on the Billboard Country Songs chart. His most successful album to dat… more »

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Written by: Reed Nielsen, Monty Powell

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Identity
"Could've Been Me" is a song by American country music artist Billy Ray Cyrus.
Album Release
It was released in August 1992 as the second single from his debut album "Some Gave All."
Chart Performance
Upon release, the song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States and number 3 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.
Song Duration
The length of the original "Could've Been Me" is 3 minutes and 47 seconds.
Lyrics Content
This song discusses the regret and emotional impact of a lost love. The lyrics depict the narrator observing his former love with a new man and expresses regrets that it could have been him.
Production Team
"Could've Been Me" was co-written by Billy Ray Cyrus, Monty Powell, and Reed Nielsen. It was produced by Joe Scaife and Jim Cotton.
Certification
The album "Some Gave All", which features this track, is certified as 9× Multi-Platinum in the United States and 3× Platinum in Canada showing its popularity and positive reception by the fans.
Music Video
The music video of "Could've Been Me" shows Billy Ray in first person perspective going through daily life with constant reminders of his failed relationship. The video received substantial airplay on CMT.
Recognition
The successful performance and popularity of such singles as 'Could've Been Me' helped establish Billy Ray Cyrus as a recognized name in the country music industry in the early 1990s.
Legacy
"Could've Been Me", along with other hits from the same album like "Achy Breaky Heart", played a significant role in his success as an international music artist and his continuous career in television and movie industry.

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