That's My Story

Collin Raye

About That's My Story

"That's My Story" is a song written by Lee Roy Parnell and Tony Haselden, and recorded by American country music artist Collin Raye. It was released in December 1993 as the first single from his album Extremes. It features the memorable line from a man apparently caught in a lie by his girlfriend, "Well that's my story and I'm sticking to it."


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I came in as the sun came up.
She glared at me over her coffee cup.
She said: "Where you been?" so I thought real hard,
And said: "I fell asleep in that hammock in the yard."
She said: "You don't know it boy but you just blew it."
An' I said: "Well that's my story and I'm stickin' to it."

"That's my story.
"Oh, that's my story.
"Well, I ain't got a witness and I can't prove it.
"But that's my story and I'm stickin' to it."

I got that deer in the headlight look.
She read my face like the cover of a book.
And said: "Don't expect me to believe all that static,
"''cause just last week, I threw that hammock in the attic."
My skin got so thin you could see right through it.
And I stuttered: "Well that's my story and I'm stickin' to it."

"That's my story." (That's my story.)
"Oh, that's my story." (That's my story.)
"Yeah, I ain't got a witness and I can't prove it,
"But that's my story and I'm stickin' to it."

You know the time comes when a wise man knows the best thing that he can do 
Is just look her in the eye and beg for mercy and face the bitter truth.

"Well honey, me and the boys played cards all night,
"There wasn't no hanky panky, not a woman in sight.
"And I know I shoulda called and, baby, I'm real sorry.
"Let's get a cellular phone and then you won't have to worry.
"You know how much I love you and darlin' I'm ready to prove it.
"And that's my story and I'm stickin' to it.

"That's my story." (That's my story.)
"Oh, that's my story." (That's my story.)
"Yeah, I ain't got a witness and I can't prove it,
"But that's my story and I'm stickin' to it."

"You know I ain't gonna do a thing, 
"Darlin', unless you approve it.
"Well that's my story and I'm stickin' to it."

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Collin Raye

Floyd Elliott Wray (born August 22, 1960 in De Queen, Arkansas) is an American country music singer, known professionally as Collin Raye. He made his debut on the American country music scene in 1991 with the release of his debut album All I Can Be, which produced his first Number One hit in "Love, Me". All I Can Be was the first of four consecutive albums released by Raye to achieve platinum certification in the United States for sales of one million copies each. more »

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Written by: C. ALEX HAWKINS, LEE ROY PARNELL, TONY HASELDEN

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"That's My Story" is a country music song released by American artist Collin Raye. His real name is Floyd Elliot Wray, and he was born on August 22, 1960. Apart from singing, Raye is also a well-known actor.
Song Release
"That's My Story" was released on February 22, 1994, becoming one of his notable songs in the mid-90s. It was the first single from his album "Extremes."
Songwriters
The song was written by Lee Roy Parnell and Tony Haselden. Lee Roy Parnell is a country music artist himself, while Tony Haselden is a reputable songwriter in the country music scene.
Lyrics and Theme
The song is a playfully defiant anthem in which the narrator insists on his version of events, declaring "That's my story and I'm sticking to it." It showcases Collin Raye's style of blending humor and storytelling in his songs.
Chart Performance
"That's My Story" peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States and has since remained one of Raye's most popular songs.
Collin Raye's Career
The success of "That's My Story" and other hits helped establish Collin Raye as one of the most significant country artists during the 90s. He released several albums and had numerous hit songs throughout his career.
Music Video
The music video for "That's My Story" features the singer in a variety of situations including performing onstage, revealing his love for performance and his easy connection with the audience.
Awards
Collin Raye earned multiple Grammy nominations during his career, though "That's My Story" did not win specific awards. But it helped establish his reputation as one of the top country music artists in the 90s.
Critical Reception
Critics and audiences praised Collin Raye's humorous yet honest take on life through "That's My Story". It is still beloved for its catchy tune and relatable lyrics.
Collin Raye Tonight
In recent years, Raye has been performing the song on his show "Collin Raye Tonight," keeping its charm alive for both long-time fans and new audiences.

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