Bet Your Heart on Me

Johnny Lee

About Bet Your Heart on Me

"Bet Your Heart on Me" is a song written by Jim McBride, and recorded by American country music artist Johnny Lee. It was released in September 1981 as the lead single and title track from the album Bet Your Heart on Me. The song was Lee's third number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of ten weeks on the chart.


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You took a chance on him
He broke your heart and left you crying
You lost your will to love again
Oh, you ain't even tryin'

All you need is someone
Who will love you tenderly
Well, here I am so take my hand
And bet your heart on me

You can bet your heart on me
Honey, you can be a winner
Forget about the last time out
You were just a beginner

But don't be afraid 'cause you've got it made
If you just let it be
So, lay your love down one more time
And bet your heart on me

Love is more than just a game
That's why it hurts so much to lose it
I've got something for the pain
So why don't you use it?

Lucky star's are shinning
Shinning so you can believe
That my love is a sure thing, girl
So bet your heart on me

You can bet your heart on me
Honey, you can be a winner
Forget about the last time out
You were just a beginner

But don't be afraid 'cause you've got it made
If you just let it be
So lay your love down one more time
And bet your heart on me

You can bet your heart on me
Honey, you can be a winner
Forget about the last time out
You were just a beginner

But don't be afraid 'cause you've got it made
If you just let it be

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Johnny Lee

John Lee Ham (born July 3, 1946) is an American country music singer, known professionally as Johnny Lee. His 1980 single, "Lookin' for Love" not only spent three weeks at the top of the Billboard country singles chart in the second half of 1980 but also went to the Top 5 on the Pop charts, and Top 10 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary survey. He racked up a series of country hits in the early and mid-80s. more »

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Written by: JIMMY RAY MCBRIDE

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17 facts about this song

Release
"Bet Your Heart on Me" by Johnny Lee was released in June 1982.
Album Information
The song is the title track of his album also named "Bet Your Heart on Me".
Billboard Chart Success
It made it to the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in October 1982, making it Lee's third number one hit.
Songwriters
The song was written by Jim McBride.
Genre Classification
The song is categorically classified under the genre of Country.
Record Label
The song was released under the label Warner Bros. Records - Full Moon.
Music Video
There is no official music video for "Bet Your Heart on Me". However, the song's audio has been posted on various platforms like YouTube.
Duration of the Song
The track is 2 minutes and 59 seconds long.
Lee's Career Boost
"Bet Your Heart on Me" helped to continue Lee's successful streak in the 1980s.
Personal Reflection
Johnny Lee once stated in interviews that "Bet Your Heart on Me" is among his personal favorite songs from his own discography.
Noteworthy Cover Versions
Few artists have covered this song. However, it remains popular on country music radio stations.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its authentic country sound and meaningful lyrics.
Format
The song was released in 7" vinyl format in the United States.
Previous Success
Prior to "Bet Your Heart on Me," Johnny Lee had major success with the hit "Lookin' For Love," which was included in the soundtrack of "Urban Cowboy," one of the biggest films of 1980.
Signature Song
Despite his other good performance on charts, Johnny Lee is often recognized by "Bet Your Heart on Me," making it one of his signature songs.
Live Performances
Johnny Lee used to perform "Bet Your Heart on Me" across various concerts and country music platforms. The song continues to be part of his live performance setlist.
Later Achievement
The success of "Bet Your Heart On Me" led to Johnny Lee's further chart-topping hits like "Pickin' Up Strangers" and "Prisoner Of Hope."

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