If It Don't Come Easy

Tanya Tucker

About If It Don't Come Easy

"If It Don't Come Easy" is a song written by Dave Gibson and Craig Karp, and recorded by American country music artist Tanya Tucker. It was released in February 1988 as the third single from the album Love Me Like You Used To. The song was Tucker's ninth number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent fourteen weeks on the country chart.


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I know a man, a good friend of mine;
He spends all his time tryin' to make love work out right.
But the woman he loves, she don't feel the same, no;
I don't know much about love but at least I learned one thing:

If it don't come easy, you better let it go.
'Cause when it don't come easy, there's no natural flow.
Don't make it hard on your heart, you might be better off alone,
If it don't come easy, you better let it go, yeah.

I know a woman, she's got a heart of gold.
You know she'd do anything to make her man feel right at home.
But the man she loves, now, he's a restless kind of guy,
I wish there was a way I could make her realise.

That if it don't come easy, you better let it go.
''cause when it don't come easy, there's no natural flow.
Don't make it hard on your heart, when you might be better off alone,
If it don't come easy, you better let it go, yeah.

Let it go, though it's hard I know;
Let it loose, I tell you, it's no use.

If it don't come easy, you better let it go.
'Cause when it don't come easy, there's no natural flow.
Don't make it hard on your heart, when you might be better off alone,
If it don't come easy, you better let it,
You better let it,
You better let it go. 

If it don't come easy, you better let it go.
'Cause when it don't come easy, there's no natural flow.

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Tanya Tucker

Tanya Denise Tucker (born October 10, 1958, in Seminole, Texas) is a female American country music artist who had her first hit, "Delta Dawn", in 1972 at the age of 13. Over the succeeding decades, Tucker became one of the few child performers to mature into adulthood without losing her audience, and during the course of her career, she notched a streak of Top 10 and Top 40 hits. She has had several successful albums, several Country Music Association award nominations, and hit songs such as 1973's "What's Your Mama's Name?" and "Blood Red and Goin' Down," 1975's "Lizzie and the Rainman," and 1988's "Strong Enough to Bend". more »

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Written by: DAVE GIBSON, CRAIG KARP

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"If It Don't Come Easy" was released in 1988. It received huge critical acclaim and commercial success. The song reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, marking Tanya Tucker's 9th No. 1 hit.
Songwriter Contribution
The song was penned by Dave Gibson, a renowned songwriter who has also written successes for artists like Alabama and Emmylou Harris.
Album performance
"If It Don't Come Easy" is one of the tracks from the "Love Me Like You Used To" album. This album was a huge hit, peaking at No. 8 on the Billboard country albums chart.
Music Video
Interestingly, the song's music video was directed by David Hogan, a notable music and film director, adding a cinematic touch to the song's visual interpretation.
Legacy
Despite being over 30 years old, the song remains a classic in country music, highlighting Tanya Tucker's place in the pantheon of great country music artists.
Singing Style
The song is notable for Tucker's strong and powerful vocal performance, which has been lauded by critics.
Positive Message
The lyrical content of "If It Don't Come Easy" tells about the importance of effort in a relationship. It suggests that anything worthwhile doesn't come easy, a message that resonates with many listeners.
Song's Influence
The song established Tanya Tucker as one of the leading women in country music in the 1980s. "If It Don't Come Easy" is part of the catalog that helped carve out her edgy image that helped shape the era.
Chart Performance
"If It Don't Come Easy" stayed at the number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs for one week and remained on the chart for a total of 23 weeks.
Notable Covers
Although it's most associated with Tanya Tucker, the song has been covered by other artists, demonstrating its enduring popularity in country music.

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