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When the Stars Go Blue

American Idol Season 6 - The Songs

By Bill Lamb, About.com

Ryan Adams wrote and recorded the original version of this song, but country superstar Tim McGraw turned it into a major hit.

Performer

Blake Lewis - April 17, 2007

Songwriter

Ryan Adams

Notable Recorded Versions

  • Ryan Adams (2001)
  • Tim McGraw #4 Country #50 Pop (2006)

Key Lyric Phrase

Where do you go when you're lonely
Where do you go when you're blue
Where do you go when you're lonely
I'll follow you when the stars go blue

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