About the song
“Broken Hearted Me” is a heartfelt song that has touched many listeners since its release. Written by Randy Goodrum, this track was first recorded by the duo England Dan & John Ford Coley for their album *Dr. Heckle and Mr. Jive*. However, it is Anne Murray’s rendition that truly made an impact.
Released in September 1979 as the lead single from her album *I’ll Always Love You*, “Broken Hearted Me” quickly became a favorite. Anne Murray’s version of the song soared to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, reaching No. 1 in December 1979. This achievement marked her fourth No. 1 single on that chart, showcasing her continued success in the country music scene.
In addition to its success on the country charts, the song also made notable appearances on other Billboard charts. It nearly broke into the Top 10 on the Hot 100, peaking at No. 12. Murray’s performance of “Broken Hearted Me” also excelled on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Singles chart, where it spent five weeks at No. 1, making it her fifth No. 1 hit in this category.
In Canada, the song enjoyed impressive success as well. It reached No. 15 on the Canadian Pop chart, secured the top spot on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart, and achieved the milestone of becoming Murray’s twelfth No. 1 song on the Canadian Country chart.
Anne Murray’s “Broken Hearted Me” stands out not only for its chart-topping success but also for its emotional resonance. The song’s touching lyrics and melodic charm continue to be appreciated by fans across generations.
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Lyrics
Every now and then I cry
Every night you keep stayin’ on my mind
All my friends say I’ll survive
It just takes time
But I don’t think time is gonna heal this broken heart
No I don’t see how it can if it’s broken all apart
A million miracles could never stop the pain
Or put all the pieces together again
No I don’t think time is gonna heal this broken heart
No I don’t see how it can while we are still apart
And when you hear this song
I hope that you will see
That time won’t heal a broken-hearted me
Every day is just the same
Playin’ games, different lovers, different names
They keep sayin’ I’ll survive
It just takes time
But I don’t think time is gonna heal this broken heart
No I don’t see how it can if it’s broken all apart
A million miracles could never stop the pain
Or put all the pieces together again
No I don’t think time is gonna heal this broken heart
No I don’t see how it can while we are still apart
And when you hear this song
I hope that you will see
That time won’t heal a broken-hearted me
Time won’t heal a broken-hearted me