You Were Mine

According to the You Were Mine Songfacts, in 1995, the Erwin sisters invited Natalie Maines to sing lead vocals on the demo of "You Were Mine." The sisters were so impressed with Maines' vocals that she went on to replace Laura Lynch, who was Dixie Chicks' lead singer at the time.

[Verse 1] I can't find a reason to let go Even though you've found a new love And she's what your dreams are made of I can find a reason to hang on What went wrong can be forgiven Without you it ain't worth livin' alone [Chorus] Sometimes I wake up cryin' at night And sometimes I scream out your name What right does she have to take you away When for so long you were mine? [Verse 2] I took out all the pictures of our wedding day It was a time of love and laughter, happy ever after But even those old pictures have begun to fade Please tell me she's not real and that you're really comin' home to stay [Chorus] Sometimes I wake up cryin' at night And sometimes I scream out your name What right does she have to take your heart away When for so long you were mine? [Bridge] I can give you two good reasons To show you love's not blind He's two and she's four and you know they adore you So how can I tell them you've changed your mind? [Chorus] Sometimes I wake up cryin' at night And sometimes I scream out your name What right does she have to take your heart away When for so long you were mine? [Outro] I remember when you were mine