Expert: BethB - 12/3/2009

Question
I used to listen to a cassette that my mother had of country music.  There was a song about a man and woman who were in love but one of them was married.  the song said something about the grass isn't always greener.  Can you help me???

Answer
Hi Anna!  I'm not sure if either of these are the song you're looking for, but here's what I've come up with...  Hope this helps!
--Beth

Clay Walker - "Then What"

Well I got a good friend who's got a good life
He's got two pretty children and a real nice wife
But he never seems quite satisfied
I said I know what's on your mind
But you better think about it before you cross that line
The grass aint always greener on the other side

Then what, what you gonna do
When the new wears off and the old shines through
And it aint really love and it aint really lust
You aint anybody anyone's gonna trust
Then what, where you gonna turn
When you cant turn back for the bridges you burn
And fate can't wait to kick you in the butt
Then what

Well I aint saying that looking's a crime
Well I've done my share from time to time
It dont mean that you gotta take that leap
When you're standin' on the brink
Before you jump you gotta step back and think
There's price for ever promise you dont keep

Then what, what you gonna do
When the new wears off and the old shines through
And it aint really love and it aint really lust
You aint anybody anyone's gonna trust
Then what, where you gonna turn
When you cant turn back for the bridges you burn
And fate can't wait to kick you in the butt
Then what

Do want you want, do want you wish
It's your life but remember this
There's bound to be some consequences
Sneaking under other fences

Then what, what you gonna do
When the new wears off and the old shines through
And it aint really love and it aint really lust
You aint anybody anyone's gonna trust
Then what, where you gonna turn
When you cant turn back for the bridges you burn
And fate can't wait to kick you in the butt
Then what
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Earl Thomas Conley - "I Can't Win for Losing You"

Hey, how've you been? Good to see you again
Gee, it's been a long time
How's that new man, Mom & Dad
Since I told you goodbye?
Now I'm still the same, still raisin' Cain
Nobody's worried 'bout me
I come & I go, just as I please
Since I set myself free

CHORUS:
But I can't win for losin' you
I just can't get over you
Bein' footloose & fancy free
Ain't all it's cracked up to be
& the grass ain't no greener
Here on the other side
I might win a heart or 2
But I can't win for losin' you

Well I'm on my way, there's so much to say
Lord knows that I've had my time
Girl, you can bet I'll never forget
When you used to be mine