Achy Breaky Heart

Billy Ray Cyrus

About Achy Breaky Heart

"Achy Breaky Heart" is a song written in 1990 by Don Von Tress. Originally published in a recording by The Marcy Brothers under the title "Don't Tell My Heart" in 1991, it was later recorded by Billy Ray Cyrus and released on his debut album Some Gave All in 1992. The song is Cyrus' debut single and signature song. It became the first single ever to achieve triple Platinum status in Australia and also 1992's best-selling single in the same country. In the United States, it became a crossover hit on pop and country radio, peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Hot Country Songs chart, becoming the first country single to be certified Platinum since "Islands in the Stream" by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton in 1983. The single topped in several countries, and after being featured on Top of the Pops in the United Kingdom, peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart. It was Cyrus' biggest hit single in the U. S. until he was featured on "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X, which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2019. The music video for the song led to the explosion of the line dance into the mainstream, becoming a global craze. The song is considered by some as one of the worst songs of all time, featuring at number two in VH1 and Blender's list of the "50 Most Awesomely Bad Songs Ever." However, it is recognized as part of a transitional period in country music where Cyrus brought renewed interest to a dying breed of music among younger listeners. 


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You can tell the world you never was my girl
You can burn my clothes up when I'm gone
You can tell your friends just what a fool I've been
And laugh and joke about me on the phone
You can tell my arms go back to the farm
You can tell my feet to hit the floor
Or you can tell my lips to tell my fingertips
They won't be reaching out for you no more

But don't tell my heart
My achy breaky heart
I just don't think he'd understand
And if you tell my heart
My achy breaky heart
He might blow up and kill this man

You can tell your mom I moved to Arkansas
You can tell your dog to bite my leg
Or tell your brother Cliff whose fist can tell my lip
He never really liked me anyway

Or tell your Aunt Louise, tell anything you please
Myself already knows I'm not OK.
Or you can tell my eyes to watch out for my mind
It might be walking out on me today

But don't tell my heart
My achy breaky heart
I just don't think he'd understand
And if you tell my heart
My achy breaky heart
He might blow up and kill this man

Don't tell my heart
My achy breaky heart
I just don't think he'd understand
And if you tell my heart
My achy breaky heart
He might blow up and kill this man

Don't tell my heart
My achy breaky heart
I just don't think he'd understand
And if you tell my heart
My achy breaky heart
He might blow up and kill this man

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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: Donald L. Von Tress

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus was released in March 1992.
Chart Performance
The song achieved tremendous success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Crossover Success
Billy Ray Cyrus's "Achy Breaky Heart" crossed over into the pop charts, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
Awards
This song earned a nomination for the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1992.
Music Sales
As of today, the single has been certified Platinum by the RIAA for selling over a million copies.
Music Video
The music video was a huge hit as well, featuring a line dance with boots accompanied by the catchy tune. This helped to popularize the line dancing craze.
Songwriter
The song's writer, Don Von Tress, originally intended the song for The Marcy Brothers.
International Success
"Achy Breaky Heart" also achieved international success, topping charts in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Canada.
Cultural Influence
The song is credited with helping to make country music a worldwide phenomenon.
Parodies & Pop Culture
The song has been parodied and referenced in many popular TV shows and films. "Weird Al" Yankovic famously released a parody called "Achy Breaky Song."
Kenny Rogers Connection
There seems to be a confusion here as Kenny Rogers is not associated with "Achy Breaky Heart." He is a separate country artist with his own hits such as "The Gambler" and "Islands in the Stream."
Billy Ray Cyrus's Career Boost
This chart-topping hit launched Billy Ray Cyrus's career and made him a household name.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists across different genres, further proving its universal appeal.
Genres
"Achy Breaky Heart" is a country song with elements of pop, often being classified as country-pop or pop-country.
Album
The song is included in Billy Ray Cyrus's debut album, "Some Gave All."

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