About The Song
In 1999, Tim McGraw released “My Best Friend” as the third single from his album A Place in the Sun. The song reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and even made a decent cross-over to the pop chart, reaching No. 29 on Billboard Hot 100.
Written by Aimee Mayo and Bill Luther, “My Best Friend” tells the story of a man who’s been lonely most of his life until he finally meets someone who stays by his side and believes in him like nobody ever has. And by best friend, apparently, he means the woman he can love forever.
Although Tim McGraw didn’t have a hand in the songwriting process, it was as if the song was lifted from the pages of his diary. He even revealed that the very first time he heard the heartfelt ballad, he felt like he had sat down and actually written it.
The country crooner has previously shared that whenever he sings the song, he is dedicating every word to the most special person in his life – his wife, Faith Hill.
“I don’t know where I’d be without you here with me. Life with you makes perfect sense. You’re my best friend,” McGraw sings.
Recording the song was not only an important moment for McGraw, but it was also an unforgettable experience for its songwriters. Aimee Mayo revealed that she has always been a big fan of McGraw, telling the country singer he had “made a major dream come true.” Meanwhile, “My Best Friend” was Bill Luther’s first No. 1 hit on the country chart after writing in Nashville for about twelve years.
The romantic tune was actually one of the three consecutive Tim McGraw songs released from A Place in the Sun to top the country charts
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Lyrics
I never had no one that I could count on
I’ve been let down so many times
And I was tired of hurtin’
So tired of searchin’ ’til you walked into my life
It was a feelin’ I’d never known
And for the first time, I didn’t feel alone
You’re more than a lover
There could never be another to make me feel the way you do
Oh, we just get closer
I fall in love all over every time I look at you
I don’t know where I’d be without you here with me
Life with you makes perfect sense
You’re my best friend
You’re my best friend
Oh yeah, you stand by me and you believe in me like nobody ever has
When my world goes crazy, you’re right there to save me
You make me see how much I have
And I still tremble, when we touch
And oh the look in your eyes when we make love
You’re more than a lover
There could never be another to make me feel the way you do
And oh, we just get closer
I fall in love all over every time I look at you
And I don’t know where I’d be without you here with me
Life with you makes perfect sense
You’re my best friend
Ooh, whoa-oh, you’re my best friend
Uh huh, you’re more than a lover
There could never be another to make me feel the way you do
And oh, we just get closer
I fall in love all over every time I look at you
And I don’t know where I’d be without you here with me
Life with you makes perfect sense
You’re my best friend
Ooh, ooh, you’re my best friend (my best friend) oh yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh, you’re my best friend (my best friend)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, my best friend