Walking Away a Winner

Kathy Mattea

About Walking Away a Winner

"Walking Away a Winner" is a song written by Tom Shapiro and Bob DiPiero, and recorded by American country music artist Kathy Mattea. It was released in March 1994 as the first single and title track from the album Walking Away a Winner. The song reached #3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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Many times love is on the table the stakes are high
What I thought this was love so I laid it all on the line
You nearly took everything I had
Never knew I could hurt so bad
But I least I left with every peace of this heart of min

[Chorus]
I'm walking away a winner
I'm walking away from a losing game
With my pride intact and my vision back I can say
I know where I'm going and I know I'll be alright
I'm walking away a winner
Walking back into my life

It was a hard way to go when I didn't know when to leave
If you knew all along baby you weren't telling me
Now I know I could live or die
I'm heading down the right road now
Still believing in a way
That a real love is meant to be

[Chorus]

I'm walking away a winner
I'm walking away from a losing game
With my pride intact and my vision back I can say
I know where I'm going and I know I'll be alright
I'm walking away a winner
Walking back into my life

Walking back into my life
Walking away a winner
Walking back into my life
Walking away a winner

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Kathy Mattea

Kathleen Alice "Kathy" Mattea (pronounced ma-TAY-a) (born June 21, 1959, in South Charleston, West Virginia) is an American country music and bluegrass performer who often brings folk, Celtic and traditional country sounds to her music. Active since 1983 as a recording artist, she has recorded seventeen albums and has charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. This total includes the number one hits "Goin' Gone", "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses", "Come From the Heart" and "Burnin' Old Memories", as well as twelve additional Top Ten singles. more »

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Written by: BOB DIPIERO, TOM SHAPIRO

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Song Release Date
"Walking Away a Winner" was released on April 11, 1994.
Album Information
This song is the title track from Kathy Mattea's seventh studio album, "Walking Away a Winner"
Chart Performance
"Walking Away a Winner" managed to reach number three on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts in the United States.
Genre
The song is a country music track, showcasing Kathy's signature blend of country-pop.
Songwriter
The song was penned by hit songwriter Bob DiPiero.
Length
The song is 3 minutes and 30 seconds long.
Producer
The song was produced by Josh Leo, who has worked with notable country artists like Alabama and Reba McEntire.
Lyrics Theme
Lyrically, "Walking Away a Winner" is about determination and resilience in the face of adversity or a difficult breakup.
Music Video
The music video was filmed in black-and-white and includes Kathy singing in a boxing ring, which serves as a metaphor for her struggle and fight.
Certified Gold
Kathy Mattea's album "Walking Away a Winner" was certified Gold by the RIAA, indicating over 500,000 copies sold, with the title track significantly contributing to its success.
Live Performances
Kathy regularly includes "Walking Away a Winner" in her live performances, and it is considered one of her most popular songs.
Critical Reception
Critics often praise the empowering message of "Walking Away a Winner," especially in the context of the mid-90s, when female artists were pushing for more recognition in country music.
Cover Versions
Despite its popularity, "Walking Away a Winner" has been notably absent from most cover version lists, proving its unique status in Kathy Mattea's music catalog.
Influence
The success of "Walking Away a Winner" helped to inspire a wave of female empowerment anthems in country music.
Album Art
The album cover features Kathy in a black and white photo, symbolizing the duality of the struggles and victories narrated in "Walking Away a Winner."

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