My Heart Can't Tell You No

Rod Stewart

About My Heart Can't Tell You No

"My Heart Can't Tell You No" is a song written by Simon Climie and Dennis Morgan. It was first recorded and released by British pop-rock artist Rod Stewart on his 1988 album Out of Order. Originally intended as a song for country artist Barbara Mandrell, Stewart ultimately claimed the song for himself. It was later covered in 2011 by American country artist Sara Evans and released as the second single from her sixth studio album, Stronger.


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1996
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I don't want you
To come round here no more
I beg you for mercy
You don't know how strong
My weakness is
Or how much it hurts me
Cause when you said it over with him
I want to believe it's true
So I let you in knowing tomorrow
I'm gonna wake up missing you
Wake up missing you

When the one you love's
In love with someone else
Don't you know it's torture
I mean it's a living hell
No matter how I try to convince myself
This time I won't lose control
One look in your blue eyes
And suddenly my heart can't tell you no

I don't want you
To call me up no more
Saying you need me
You're crazy if you think
Just half your love
Could ever please me
Still I want to hold you, touch you
When you look at me that way
There's only one solution I know
You gotta stay away from me
Stay away from me

When the one you love's
In love with someone else
Don't you know it's torture
I mean it's a living hell
No matter how I try to convince myself
This time I won't lose control
One look in your sad eyes
And suddenly my heart can't tell you no
My Heart can't tell you no

I don't want you
To come round here no more
I beg you for mercy
You don't know how strong
My weakness is
Or how much it hurts me
Cause when you say its over with him
I want to believe it's true
So I let you in knowing tomorrow
I'm gonna wake up missing you
Wake up missing you

When the one you love's
In love with someone else
Don't you know it's torture
I mean it's a living hell, a living hell
When the one you love's
In love with someone else
Don't you know it's torture
I mean it's a living hell, a living hell

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Rod Stewart

Roderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE (born 10 January 1945) is a British singer-songwriter, born and raised in North London, England, and currently residing in Epping. He is of Scottish and English ancestry. With his distinctive raspy singing voice, Stewart came to prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s with The Jeff Beck Group and then Faces. He launched his solo career in 1969 with his debut album An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down (US: The Rod Stewart Album). His work with The Jeff Beck Group and Faces influenced heavy metal genres. more »

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Written by: Dennis Morgan, Simon Climie

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song Information
"My Heart Can't Tell You No" is the title of a song originally recorded by Rod Stewart for his album "Out of Order," released in 1988.
Songwriter
The song was written by Simon Climie and Dennis Morgan. Simon Climie is a Brit who is more known for his association with the pop duo "Climie Fisher" and Dennis Morgan is an American songwriter who has written songs for many well-known artists.
Track Record
Rod Stewart's version reached number one on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1989.
Genre
Although Rod Stewart is more known for rock music, "My Heart Can't Tell You No" is classified under pop and soft rock music.
Cover Version
American country music singer Sara Evans covered the song for her 2011 album "Stronger". Her version was released as the album's second single.
Chart Performance
Sara Evans' version of the song was also well-received, and it reached the top 20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for Evans' version premiered on CMT on July 7, 2011, where it displays the story of a woman suspecting her partner’s infidelity.
Critical Reception
Critics had praised Sara's interpretation, giving her version a positive review, finding it emotionally compelling and that Evans brought new dimensions to the song.
Genre Shift
Rod Stewart’s pop-rock hit in the 1980s became a country hit for Sara Evans in the 2010s, demonstrating the versatility of the song across different genres.
Live Performances
Both Rod Stewart and Sara Evans have performed the song in various concerts and live shows, making it one of their popular tracks in their respective discographies.

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