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''. The song reached No. 18 on the ''

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chart. It was nominated for a TNN/MCN Music award that year.

Content

The song is a slow ballad with an approximate tempo of 76 beats per minute. It begins with Tritt singing the first verse and chorus in the key of F major, then modulates downward to B-flat major for White, who sings the second verse and chorus. It includes piano, timpani, and a four-piece string section arranged by David Campbell.

Personnel

Compiled from ''The Restless Kind'' liner notes. * Kenny Aronoff -

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*Sam Bacco - timpani, percussion *Mike Brignardello - bass guitar * Larry Byrom -

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* David Campbell - viola *Wendell Cox - electric guitar * Joel Derouin - violin *Suzy Katayama - cello *Peter Kent - violin * Mark O'Connor -

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* Benmont Tench - piano, C-3 organ *Travis Tritt - vocals, acoustic guitar *

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*Lari White - vocals *

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- electric guitar

Chart performance

References

{{authority control 1997 singles 1996 songs Travis Tritt songs Lari White songs Male–female vocal duets Songs written by Travis Tritt Song recordings produced by Don Was Warner Records singles Songs written by Lari White