If She Would Have Been Faithful

Chicago

About If She Would Have Been Faithful

"If She Would Have Been Faithful... " is a song written by Steve Kipner and Randy Goodrum for the group Chicago and recorded for their album Chicago 18 (1986), with Jason Scheff singing lead vocals. The third single released from the album was a Top 10 adult contemporary hit and also reached #17 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.


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I was thinking about her, visiting the past
Reconstructing details with old photographs
I was studying the faces with an objective point of view
Suddenly remembering doesn't haunt me
I'll follow the sun
And now the time has come, and so, my love, I must go
And though I lose a friend, in the end you will know oh
One day you'll find that I have gone
But tomorrow might rain so I'll follow the sun
All the time you couldn't tell me that one day I'd be glad
That something that I thought was love was misinterpreted
 
But they were doing me a favor, a blessing in disguise
If she would've been faithful, if she could have been true
Then I would've been cheated, I would never know real love
I would've missed out on you
I watch you sleeping, your body touching me
There's no doubt about it, this is where I want to be
You know it's so ironic, I had to lose to win
I want to thank her, if she would've been faithful
If she could have been true
Then I would've been cheated, I would never know real love
I would've missed out on you
It's a paradox full of contradiction, how I got from there to here
It defies a logical explanation
If she would've been faithful, if she could have been true
Then I would've been cheated, I would never know real love
I would've missed out on you
If she would've been faithful, if she could have been true
Then I would've been cheated, I would never know real love
I would've missed out on you

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Chicago

Chicago (i/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ or /ʃɪˈkɔːɡoʊ/) is a rock band from the city of the same name. They were originally founded as Chicago Transit Authority before shortening their name before their breakout second album. They became known for their use of horns in their songs such as 25 or 6 to 4. The band nearly split following founding member Terry Kaths death but they decided to stay together. They became known for their rock ballads throughout the 80s. The band still tours to this day. more »

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Written by: RANDY GOODRUM, STEPHEN KIPNER, STEPHEN ALAN KIPNER

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Downtown Music Publishing

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13 facts about this song

Song Release
Chicago released the song "If She Would Have Been Faithful" as part of their 18th album, "Chicago 18", in 1986.
Billboard Ranking
The song reached #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987, making it a top-20 hit for the band.
Song Inspirations
The song is inspired by love and relationships. It's about a man musing on how he wouldn't have met his current love if his past love would have been faithful to him.
Songwriters
The track was written by Randy Goodrum and Steve Kipner, not regular band members.
Musical Style
The song is an adult contemporary ballad, showing the soft rock style Chicago is known for.
Duration
The song is 3 minutes and 43 seconds long.
Commercial Performance
Upon its release, "If She Would Have Been Faithful" sold over 500,000 copies in the United States, leading to a Gold certification.
Chart Success
In addition to its success in the US, the song also charted in multiple other countries, including Canada and the United Kingdom.
Cover Versions
Despite its popularity, the song has only a few cover versions, mainly by amateur musicians on streaming platforms.
Album's Producers
The album "Chicago 18", which features “If She Would Have Been Faithful”, was produced by David Foster, a well-known figure in the music industry.
Music Video
There is a music video for "If She Would Have Been Faithful...", directed by Peter Sinclair.
Live Performances
Chicago included "If She Would Have Been Faithful" in their concert repertoire in the late 1980s.
Critical reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics for its poignant lyrics and the band's mature musical style.

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