Who's Cheatin' Who

Charly McClain

About Who's Cheatin' Who

"Who's Cheatin' Who" is a country music song written by Jerry Hayes and initially recorded by Charly McClain. It was the title track of her 1980 album for Epic Records, released in November 1980 as a single with "Love Scenes" on the B-side, and in early 1981, was her first Number One hit on the Billboard country charts. 17 years later, Alan Jackson had chart success with the song as well, with his cover version reaching Top Five on the country charts.


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2016

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Everywhere you look, you can write a book
On the trouble with a woman and a man
But you cannot impose, you can't stick your nose
Into somethin' that you don't understand

Still you wonder, who's cheatin' who
And who's bein' true? Who don't even care anymore?
It makes you wonder who's doin' right by someone tonight
And whose car is parked next door?

I thought I knew him well, I really couldn't tell
That he had another lover on his mind
You see, it felt so right when he held me tight
How could I be so blind?

But still you wonder, who's cheatin' who
And who's bein' true? Who don't even care anymore?
It makes you wonder who's doin' right by someone tonight
And whose car is parked next door?

A heart is on the line each and every time
Love is stolen in the shadows of the night
Though it's wrong all along, it keeps goin' on
As long as they keep out of sight

But still you wonder, who's cheatin' who
And who's bein' true? Who don't even care anymore?
It makes you wonder who's doin' right by someone tonight
And whose car is parked next door?

Still you wonder, who's cheatin' who
And who's bein' true? Who don't even care anymore?
It makes you wonder who's doin' right by someone tonight
And whose car is parked next door?

But still you wonder, who's cheatin' who
And who's bein' true? Who don't even care anymore?
It makes you wonder who's doin' right by someone tonight
And whose car is parked next door?

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Charly McClain

Charlotte Denise "Charly" McClain (born March 26, 1956 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States) is an American country music singer, best known for series of country hits during the 1980s. more »

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Written by: JERRY HAYES

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13 facts about this song

Song Composition
The song "Who's Cheatin' Who" is a country song that was first performed by Charly McClain and later got covered by Alan Jackson.
Initial Release
Originally, the song was written by Jerry Hayes and was first published and sung by Charly McClain in 1980.
Chart Success by Original Artist
After its release, Charly McClain's version reached number 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.
Alan Jackson's Cover
Almost two decades later, American country music artist Alan Jackson covered "Who's Cheatin' Who" for his album "High Mileage", released in 1998.
Chart Success by Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson's version of the song was also very successful. It reached number 2 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart in 1999.
Music Video
The music video of Alan Jackson's version of "Who's Cheatin' Who" is quite remarkable as it stars country singer Cledus T Judd and TV personality Jerry Springer.
Song's Performed Live
"Who's Cheatin' Who" has remained a popular performance piece in Alan Jackson's live concerts.
Billboard Year-End
In 1981, Charly McClain's version of the song ranked number 18 on Billboard Year-End Hot Country Singles & Tracks.
Certification
Alan Jackson's version was certified Gold by RIAA in 2005.
Genre
Both versions of the song, Charly McClain's and Alan Jackson's, have been classified under the country genre.
Impact on Career
Jackson’s version of the song substantially added to his success, boosting his status as a country music superstar.
Continued Popularity
Despite being several decades old, the song "Who's Cheatin' Who" remains popular among country music listeners.
Song Theme
The song talks about infidelity and questions how honest people are in their relationships.

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