A Stranger In My Place
Kenny Rogers
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I see the town Where we were born, I see the place We were raised, I see all the things you wanted That I never gave. I see sadness, I see sorrow, I see pain in your face, But I just can't see A stranger in my place. I can see now where we quarrelled, I can see now I was wrong, I can see where you might weaken When I wasn't strong. I see memories of a love gone bad That time cannot erase, But I just can't see a stranger in my place. No one seems to know you quite like I do, No one knows the thigs that make you cry. Looking back it seems I never showed you, And now I lay alone and wonder why. I can see now Where you might grow tired of dreams That don't come true, I can see where I have fallen short Of the things I promised you. I can see mow through my tear filled eyes no love on your face, I must get used to seein' strangers in my place.
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Written by: KENNETH R. II. ROGERS, KIN VASSY
Lyrics © T.R.O. INC., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Singer Classification"A Stranger in My Place" is a song performed by multiple artists such as Anne Murray, Joan Baez, and Kenny Rogers both solo and with his group, the First Edition.
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Composer ClassificationThis song was originally composed by Kenny Rogers and Kin Vassy. The song's empathetic lyrics deal with themes of love and heartbreak.
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Release Date Classification"A Stranger in My Place" was released by Anne Murray in 1971, making it one of her early hits.
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Chart Performance ClassificationThe version performed by Anne Murray reached No. 2 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart and No. 1 on the US Adult Contemporary chart.
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Album ClassificationFor Kenny Rogers, "A Stranger in My Place" appeared on his album "Me and Bobby McGee" released in 1971.
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Collaboration ClassificationThis song marks an interesting collaboration event where Kenny Rogers, a prominent country singer, teamed up with Kin Vassy, a member of his own group "The First Edition" for the songwriting process.
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Cover Version ClassificationJoan Baez, the American folk singer-songwriter and activist, also covered "A Stranger in My Place" in 1972.
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Exposure ClassificationThe song helped to further establish Anne Murray's presence in the American music scene, which would continue to grow throughout the 1970s.
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Genre ClassificationShowing the versatility of the song, different artists performed it within different musical styles. While Anne Murray and Joan Baez versions lean more towards pop, Kenny Rogers's version is more country-oriented.
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Lyric Theme ClassificationThe song's lyrics revolve around themes of love lost and regret, common in both country and pop music.
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