Gary Allan – It Would Be You

“It Would Be You” is a song written by Kent Robbins and Dana Hunt Black and recorded by American country music artist Gary Allan. It was released in February 1998 as the first single and title track from Allan’s 1998 album of the same name. It reached number 7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart, remaining in the Top 10 after 21 weeks of radio play. As a result, this song became Allan’s second Top 10 hit on the country charts, after his debut single “Her Man” in 1996–1997, which also reached number 7.

The narrator describes a heartache, making many comparisons to the feeling, and says “But if we’re talkin’ ’bout a heartache, it would be you”.

From the album It Would Be You
B-side “Send Back My Heart”
Released February 10, 1998
Recorded 1998
Genre Country
Length 2:55
Label Decca Nashville 72039
Songwriter(s) Dana Hunt Black Kent Robbins
Producer(s) Byron Hill Mark Wright

Gary Allan – It Would Be You Lyrics

It’s hard describing a heartache
All because it’s a one of a kind of thing
A serious injury
And a whole lot of endless pain
If it was a storm
I’d compare to a hurricane
Oh it’s even got a name

If it was a drink
It would be a strong one
If it was a sad song
It would be a long one
If it was a color
It would be a deep deep blue
But if we’re talking about a heartache
It would be you

If it was a full moon
It would be a total eclipse
If it was a tidal wave
It would sink a thousand ships
If it was a blizzard
It would be a record breaking cold
If it was a lie
It would be the biggest story you’ve ever told

If it was a drink
It would be a strong one
If it was a sad song
It would be a long one
If it was a color
It would be a deep deep blue
But if we’re talking about a heartache
It would be you

If it was a color
It would be a deep deep blue
But if we’re talking about a heartache
It would be you