Bet Your Heart on Me
Johnny Lee
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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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Written by: JIMMY RAY MCBRIDE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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17 facts about this song
Release"Bet Your Heart on Me" by Johnny Lee was released in June 1982.
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Album InformationThe song is the title track of his album also named "Bet Your Heart on Me".
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Billboard Chart SuccessIt 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.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Jim McBride.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is categorically classified under the genre of Country.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the label Warner Bros. Records - Full Moon.
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Music VideoThere is no official music video for "Bet Your Heart on Me". However, the song's audio has been posted on various platforms like YouTube.
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Duration of the SongThe track is 2 minutes and 59 seconds long.
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Lee's Career Boost"Bet Your Heart on Me" helped to continue Lee's successful streak in the 1980s.
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Personal ReflectionJohnny Lee once stated in interviews that "Bet Your Heart on Me" is among his personal favorite songs from his own discography.
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Noteworthy Cover VersionsFew artists have covered this song. However, it remains popular on country music radio stations.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its authentic country sound and meaningful lyrics.
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FormatThe song was released in 7" vinyl format in the United States.
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Previous SuccessPrior 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.
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Signature SongDespite his other good performance on charts, Johnny Lee is often recognized by "Bet Your Heart on Me," making it one of his signature songs.
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Live PerformancesJohnny 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.
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Later AchievementThe 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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