She Wasn't Good Enough for Him
Reba McEntire · So Good Together [1999]
She was good at late night listening
When he'd call her on the phone
She was good to come and get him
When he couldn't make it home
She was good to make love to
And they did now and then
She was good to never ask
When he'd be back again
CHORUS:
She wasn't good enough for him
For his family or his friends
He kept her out there on a limb
Wouldn't let her go, wouldn't let her in
She wasn't good enough for him
She was there on his bad days
And for years he led her on
We all knew she had a bad case
He was doing her all wrong
She couldn't bring herself to do the right thing
Break it off and say goodbye
'Til she overheard him one night tellin'
Somebody on the side that
Repeat Chorus
She was good at late night listening
When he'd call her on the phone
When he'd call her on the phone
She was good to come and get him
When he couldn't make it home
She was good to make love to
And they did now and then
She was good to never ask
When he'd be back again
CHORUS:
She wasn't good enough for him
For his family or his friends
He kept her out there on a limb
Wouldn't let her go, wouldn't let her in
She wasn't good enough for him
She was there on his bad days
And for years he led her on
We all knew she had a bad case
He was doing her all wrong
She couldn't bring herself to do the right thing
Break it off and say goodbye
'Til she overheard him one night tellin'
Somebody on the side that
Repeat Chorus
She was good at late night listening
When he'd call her on the phone
She Wasn't Good Enough for Him
Released on Reba McEntire's 1999 album So Good Together, this country-pop track explores themes of heartbreak and unrequited love. The song features McEntire's signature vocal delivery, blending her earlier country roots with the polished production typical of late 90s country-pop. It stands as a poignant example of her ability to address personal vulnerability within a mainstream musical framework, resonating with listeners who have experienced the sting of being overlooked. The recording captures the emotional depth characteristic of her discography during this era, offering a reflective take on relationships that do not meet expectations.