Chely Wright – Single White Female, is a song written by Carolyn Dawn Johnson and Shaye Smith, and recorded by American country music artist Chely Wright. It was released in March 1999 as the first single and title track from the album Single White Female. The song became Wright’s first and only number-one hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. Additionally, fellow country artist Trisha Yearwood sings harmony vocals on the song.
“Single White Female” debuted at number 66 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of March 13, 1999, and peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it her highest peak on that chart as of April 2019.
Chely Wright – Single White Female
From the album Single White Female
B-side “Let Me In”
Released March 1, 1999
Genre Country
Length 3:17
Label MCA
Songwriter(s)
Carolyn Dawn Johnson Shaye Smith
Producer(s) Tony Brown Buddy Cannon Norro Wilson
COUNTRYPEDIA
Chely Wright – Single White Female Lyrics
I know that every morning you go thumbing
Through the personal want ads
You grab the latest copy, a cup of coffee
And settle in for a good laugh
I’ve been trying to catch your eye but I’m so shy
I’m hoping and praying that
Today’s edition is gonna catch your attention
Cause there’s a
[Chorus:]
Single white female
Looking for that special lover
To put it in a nutshell
A one women man who doesn’t want no other
Oh, you never can tell
She just might be your dream come true
A single white female
Is looking for a man like you
Yeah, I’m a little nervous I’m not sure if I shoulda put it in writing
It might have been a little reckless, a little desperate
But I think I did the right thing
I couldn’t go on living keep it hidden
So I’m telling you everything
It’s my confession I hope you get the message
There’s a
[Repeat Chorus]
It’s my confession I hope you get the message
[Repeat Chorus]
Looking for a man like you
Looking for a man like you
GENIUS
