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. It was released in March 1998 as the third single from Chesney’s 1997 album ''

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chart, reaching No. 2.

Content

Chesney told ''

'' magazine that the song was his favorite on the album. "The thing that is so cool about this song is that it's about an alcoholic that's struggling to get better, but it has a happy ending and there's a lot of hope in this song."''

'', June 14, 1997, Page 28.

Music video

The music video was directed by Martin Kahan, and premiered on CMT on December 25, 1997, during the channel’s ''Delivery Room'' video block broadcast, three months before the single's release.

Chart positions

Year-end charts

References

1998 singles 1997 songs Kenny Chesney songs Song recordings produced by Norro Wilson Song recordings produced by Buddy Cannon Songs written by Mark Alan Springer Songs written by Shaye Smith BNA Records singles {{1998-country-song-stub