Sleeping Single in a Double Bed
Barbara Mandrell
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Sleeping single in a double bed Thinking over things I wish I'd said I should have held you but I let you go Now I'm the one sleeping all alo-oh-one Sleeping single in a double bed (ooh-oo-ooh) Tossing, turning, trying to forget (ahh-ah) I could be lying with you instead I'm sleeping single in a double bed I'd pour me a drink, but I'd only be sorry 'Cause drinking doubles alone, don't make it a par-arty Another sleepless night and it's the same old stor-ory When you're the only one at two in the morning I-I'm sleeping single in a double bed (ooh-oo-ooh) Thinking over things I wish I'd said (ahh-ah) I should have held you but I let you go Now I'm the one sleeping all alo-oh-one Sleeping single in a double bed Tossing, turning, trying to forget (you-ou) I could by lying with you instead I'm sleeping single in a double bed I'm sleeping single in a double bed (ah-hah-ah) Thinking over things I wish I'd said (ooh-ooh) I should have held you but I let you go Now I'm the one sleeping all alo-oh-one Sleeping single in a double bed (ah-hah-ah) Tossing, turning, trying to forget (you-ou) I could be lying with you instead I'm sleeping single in a double bed I-Im sleeping single in a double bed Thinking over things I wish I'd said (fade)
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Written by: DENNIS W. MORGAN, RHONDA KYE FLEMING
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Title Origin"Sleeping Single in a Double Bed" is a country song written by Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan, and performed by American country music artist Barbara Mandrell.
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Billboard PerformanceThe song was released in 1978 and became a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in November of that year. It was Mandrell's first of several number one country hits.
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DurationThe song runs a total time of 2 minutes and 19 seconds, packing in a powerful narrative in a relatively short amount of time.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in Mandrell's studio album "Moods" which was released in 1978. The album reached number seven on the Top Country Albums chart.
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Grammy Nomination“Sleeping Single in a Double Bed” was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1979.
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TV series PerformanceBarbara Mandrell performed the hit song on several television shows, including the variety show she co-hosted with her siblings, "Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters."
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Cover VersionsThe song has inspired many cover versions over the years from various artists, demonstrating its lasting country appeal.
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Remix VersionIn 2020, a remix of the song was made by producer Dave Audé. This version of the song reached number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, proving the versatility of the song in a different musical genre.
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LegacyOften seen as one of Barbara Mandrell's signature songs, “Sleeping Single in a Double Bed” encapsulates her crossover appeal and her ability to blend pop and country elements into her music.
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Music ThemesThe song explores the themes of loneliness and longing, as it describes a person who sleeps alone in a double bed while missing someone who is no longer there.
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