Because Of You
Reba McEntire · 50 Greatest Hits [2008]
[Reba:]
I will not make the same mistakes that you did
I will not let myself
Cause my heart so much misery
I will not break the way you did,
You fell so hard
I've learned the hard way
To never let it get that far
[Reba & Kelly:]
Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
[Reba:]
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
[Reba & Kelly:]
Because of you
I am afraid
[Kelly:]
I loose my way
And it's not too long (before you point it out) [Reba & Kelly]
I cannot cry
Because I know that's weakness (in your eyes) [Reba & Kelly]
I'm forced to fake
A smile, a laugh everyday of my life
My heart can't possibly break
When it wasn't even whole to start with
[Reba & Kelly:]
Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
[Reba:]
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
[Reba & Kelly:]
Because of you
I am afraid
[Reba:]
I watched you die
I heard you cry every night in your sleep
(I watched you die...) [Kelly]
I was so young
You should have known better than to lean on me
(I was too young for you to lean on me...) [Kelly]
You never thought of anyone else
You just saw your pain
(You never saw me...) [Kelly]
And now I cry in the middle of the night
For the same damn thing
[Reba:]
Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me but everyone around me
Because of you [Reba & Kelly]
I am afraid
[Reba:]
Because of you...
[Kelly:]
Mmmmmm... Oooooh...
[Reba:]
Because of you...
[Kelly:]
Mmmmmm... Oooooh...
I will not make the same mistakes that you did
I will not let myself
Cause my heart so much misery
I will not break the way you did,
You fell so hard
I've learned the hard way
To never let it get that far
[Reba & Kelly:]
Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
[Reba:]
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
[Reba & Kelly:]
Because of you
I am afraid
[Kelly:]
I loose my way
And it's not too long (before you point it out) [Reba & Kelly]
I cannot cry
Because I know that's weakness (in your eyes) [Reba & Kelly]
I'm forced to fake
A smile, a laugh everyday of my life
My heart can't possibly break
When it wasn't even whole to start with
[Reba & Kelly:]
Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
[Reba:]
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
[Reba & Kelly:]
Because of you
I am afraid
[Reba:]
I watched you die
I heard you cry every night in your sleep
(I watched you die...) [Kelly]
I was so young
You should have known better than to lean on me
(I was too young for you to lean on me...) [Kelly]
You never thought of anyone else
You just saw your pain
(You never saw me...) [Kelly]
And now I cry in the middle of the night
For the same damn thing
[Reba:]
Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me but everyone around me
Because of you [Reba & Kelly]
I am afraid
[Reba:]
Because of you...
[Kelly:]
Mmmmmm... Oooooh...
[Reba:]
Because of you...
[Kelly:]
Mmmmmm... Oooooh...
Because Of You
Reba McEntire's 'Because Of You' stands as a defining track from her 2008 compilation, '50 Greatest Hits,' showcasing her mastery of country storytelling. The song exemplifies her signature blend of soulful vocals and narrative depth, characteristic of her career spanning decades. As a staple of her discography, the recording captures the emotional resonance of love and loss that has resonated with audiences for years. It reflects her ability to craft anthems that transcend specific eras, cementing her status as a leading figure in country music. The track remains a testament to her enduring influence and the timeless quality of her songwriting and performance style.