"She Was" is a song written by Jimmy Melton and

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, and recorded by American

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singer

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. It was released in February 2002 as the lead-off single from his self-titled album. It peaked at number 11 on the United States country music charts, and number 62 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart.

Content

The song describes a girl who is asked if she's sure that her lover is the one, and she was. It then describes the life of the same woman who knew what she wanted and did it. Throughout the song, it is revealed that the narrator is a child of the mother.

Music video

The music video was directed by Eric Welch and premiered in early 2002. It was also the last music video Chesnutt ever made.

Cover versions

The song was later recorded by

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on his 2022 album ''

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''.

Chart performance

"She Was" debuted at number 51 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the chart week of February 9, 2002. This was Mark's final top twenty hit.

Year-end charts

References

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