"Love Lessons" is a song written by Jerry Kilgore,

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. It was released in August 1995 as the second single and title track from the album '' Love Lessons''. The song reached #9 on the ''

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chart.

Critical reception

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'' magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that Byrd slows the pace to deliver "a pretty, romantic ballad." He goes on to say that "Byrd's smooth, rich voice and Brown's solid production make this one a winner."''

'', September 2, 1995

Chart performance

References

1995 singles 1995 songs Tracy Byrd songs Songs written by Jerry Kilgore (singer) Songs written by Monty Powell Song recordings produced by Tony Brown (record producer) Music videos directed by Deaton-Flanigen Productions MCA Records singles Songs written by Ted Hewitt Black-and-white music videos {{1995-country-song-stub