She Used to Love Me a Lot

David Allan Coe

About She Used to Love Me a Lot

"She Used to Love Me a Lot" is a song recorded by American country music artist David Allan Coe. It was released in December 1984 as the lead single from Coe's album Darlin', Darlin. The song peaked at number 11 on both the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. It was written by Dennis Morgan, Charles Quillen, and Kye Fleming. A version of the song by Johnny Cash was recorded in the early 1980s, but remained unreleased until 2014.  


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1985
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I saw her through the window today
                 D                           Bm                    
	She was sittin' in the Silver Spoon cafe
            G
	I started to keep going
             D                 Bm 
	But something made me stop
      G              A         Bm
	She used to love me a lot

Verse 2:
     Bm                       A           Bm 
	She looked lonely and i knew the cure 
              D                               Bm
	Old memories would win her heart for sure
             G 
	I thought i'd walk on in there
             D               Bm
	And give it my best shot
      G              A         Bm 
	She used to love me a lot

Verse 3:(Half a tone higher)
     Cm                Bb               Cm    
	I sat down beside her and she smiled
                   Eb                            Cm
	She said where have you been it's been awhile
             G#                              
	She seemed so glad to see me
         Eb                     Cm  
	Lord,i could read her thoughts
     G#              Bb        Cm
	She used to love me a lot

Chorus:
     G#                             Eb
        She used to love me with a love that wouldn't die
     G#                             G 
        Looking at her now i can't believe i said good-bye
     G#                                 Eb            Cm 
        It would only take a minute to turn back the clock
     G#             Bb        Cm
        She used to love me a lot

Verse 4:(Half a tone higher)
     C#m                         B               C#m 
	Well I reminded her how good it was back then
                E                               C#m 
	I said you know it's not to late to start again
            A
	We could spend a night together
             E                C#m
	Take up where we left off
      A              B        C#m   
	She used to love me a lot

Verse 5:
     C#m               B                   C#m     
	Then I panicked as she turned to walk away
	        E                            C#m  
	As she went out the door i heard her say
             A 
	Yes i'm in need of something
                 E                   C#m 
	But it's something you ain't got
      A                B         C#m   
	But i used to love you a lot

Chorus bis:
      A                             E 
       	She used to love me with a love that wouldn't die
      A                             G#
       	Looking at her now i can't believe she said good-bye
      A                                 E                  C#m   
       	It would only take a minute to turn back that ol' clock
      A              B        C#m  
       	She used to love me a lot
      A              B        C#m 
	She used to love me a lot
      A              B        C#m   
	She used to love me a lot ...

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David Allan Coe

David Allan Coe (born September 6, 1939) is an American outlaw country music singer who achieved popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. As a singer, his biggest hits were "Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile," "The Ride," "You Never Even Called Me by My Name," "She Used to Love Me a Lot," and "Longhaired Redneck." His best-known compositions are the No. 1 successes "Would You Lay With Me (In a Field of Stone)," which was covered by Tanya Tucker; and "Take This Job and Shove It," which was later covered by Johnny Paycheck that was later a hit movie (both Coe and Paycheck had minor parts in the film). more »

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Written by: CHARLES W. QUILLEN, DENNIS W. MORGAN, RHONDA KYE FLEMING

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Artist
"She Used to Love Me a Lot" is a song co-performed by two legendary American musicians – David Allan Coe and Johnny Cash.
Songwriters
This song was written by Charles Seals, Dennis Morgan, and Rhonda Fleming.
Release Date
David Allan Coe first released a version of the song in 1984. Johnny Cash’s version was not released until 2014, nearly a decade after his death.
Album
Coe's version was included on his album "Darlin', Darlin'" while Cash's posthumous version appeared on the album "Out Among the Stars."
Chart Performance
The version by David Allan Coe reached number 11 on the Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart in 1984.
Music Video
A music video was released for Johnny Cash’s version of the song, featuring a variety of heart-wrenching images and scenes which added emotional depth
Johnny Cash Version
Cash’s version of the song was actually recorded in the 1980s but never released at the time. It was rediscovered by his son, John Carter Cash, during a 2012 archival project.
Music Style
This song is categorized as a 'Country' music song, with heavy doses of classic American folk and storytelling lyricism.
Special Version
There was a special remix of Cash’s version of the song done by Elvis Costello for the posthumous album "Out Among the Stars."
Legacy
“She Used to Love Me a Lot” continues to be remembered as a significant song in the discography of both performers, symbolizing their skill in capturing the raw emotions and storytelling aspects central to country music.
Recording Studio
Johnny Cash recorded his version of the song at the Columbia Studio in Nashville, Tennessee.
Producer
The recording sessions for "Out Among the Stars," which included "She Used to Love Me a Lot," were produced by Billy Sherrill, a renowned figure in the country music industry.

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