American Idol Season 5 - The Songs

The alt-rock band Vertical Horizon first introduced the song with a 2001 version, but Gary Allan took his 2005 recording of the song into the country top 10 4 years later.

Performer

Bucky Covington - April 4, 2006

Songwriter

Matthew Scannell

Notable Recorded Version

• Vertical Horizon - #58 Pop (2001) (Listen)
• Gary Allan - #7 Country (2005) (Listen)

Key Lyric Phrase

But I'ts not so bad..
You're only the best I ever had
You don't want me back
You're just the best I ever had

CD Availability

• Gary Allan - Tough All Over