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The Fifteen Best Songs About Cheating

10/8/07, 4:42 pm EST


This weekend, we asked for your favorite cheating songs. Not “cheating” like when you steal the catcher’s signs while standing on second base — we’re talking cheatin’, like your lover is messing around behind your back, breaking the Seventh Commandment, etc. When that happens, we recommend getting angry, getting drunk and cranking up this list of the authoritative adultery tracks:

1. Marvin Gaye – “I Heard It Through the Grapevine”
2. Hank Williams – “Your Cheatin’ Heart”
3. Squeeze – “Tempted”
4. Dolly Parton – “Jolene”
5. Naughty By Nature – “O.P.P.”
6. Led Zeppelin – “Your Time is Gonna Come”
7. Jimi Hendrix – “Hey Joe”
8. R. Kelly – “Trapped in the Closet”
9. Arthur Alexander – “Go Home Girl”
10. Justin Timberlake – “Cry Me a River”
11. Billy Paul – “Me and Mrs. Jones”
12. Carrie Underwood – “Before He Cheats”
13. John Lennon – “Jealous Guy”
14. Fleetwood Mac – “Everybody Finds Out”
15. Loretta Lynn – “You Ain’t Woman Enough”

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sureenough | 10/8/2007, 5:58 pm EST

Norwegian Wood.. The Beatles
Cry Me a River.. Joe Cocker’s version not your teeny booper pick.
Grapevine.. My favorite is the Gladys Knight one, but can’t argue with Gaye.
Your Cheatin’ Heart..Hank Williams
Me & Mrs. Jones… Billy Paul
Hey Joe… Jimi Hendrix

sweetnessfollows | 10/8/2007, 6:28 pm EST

i was not aware that trapped in the closet was a song

Anonymous | 10/8/2007, 6:31 pm EST

shandy shaw——marvellous lie

Gracie | 10/8/2007, 7:04 pm EST

“Jolene” Best song ever. Either by Dolly Parton or the White Stripes.

Anonymous | 10/8/2007, 7:17 pm EST

The Way We Make a Broken Heart written by John Hiatt, sung best by Rosanne Cash.

Anonymous | 10/8/2007, 7:20 pm EST

Any of like 5 or 6 songs by John Legend

Jake Burns | 10/8/2007, 7:41 pm EST

Has anyone noticed that hardly anyone gets involved with these lists anymore? Pity, they were fun. Change the website design and people lose interest.

Dale | 10/8/2007, 7:46 pm EST

The Eagles’ “Lyin’ Eyes” — oh, wait, that’s right, Rolling Stone doesn’t care much for the Eagles.

RowHouseRow | 10/8/2007, 7:47 pm EST

One Step UP, Two Steps Back- Springsteen

RowHouseRow | 10/8/2007, 7:47 pm EST

One Step UP, Two Steps Back- Springsteen

“there is a girl across the bar, I get the message she is sending. She ain’t lookin’ too married and me honey I’m pretending.”

Jack | 10/8/2007, 7:57 pm EST

Lou Reed – Mad

rofl | 10/8/2007, 9:05 pm EST

what about “Hit the road, jack”

Mike/Houston,TX. | 10/8/2007, 9:10 pm EST

WHY’D YA DO IT-Marianne Faithfull/FOUND OUT ABOUT YOU-Gin Blossoms/I CAN’T LET GO-Evie Sands/LEARNING THE GAME-Buddy Holly or Andrew Gold/THE CHAIN-Fleetwood Mac/LYIN’ EYES-Eagles/THE LETTER-Karla Bonoff[not Box Tops song]/DON’T SHED A TEAR-Paul Carrack/HURT-Timi Yuro or Elvis Presley/POOR LITTLE FOOL-Ricky Nelson/BITTER BAD-Melanie Safka/SOLITARY MAN-Neil Diamond/FADING FAST-The Go-Go’s/KISS & SAY GOODBYE-The Manhattans/BABY IT’S YOU-Shirelles or A Group Named Smith/DIARY-Bread/BETTER NOT TELL HER-Carly Simon/I GO TO PIECES-Peter & Gordon/SNOWBIRD-Anne Murray/RUNAROUND SUE-Dion/EVERY FACE TELLS A STORY-Olivia Newton John/GO INSANE-Lindsey Buckingham/HERO TAKES A FALL-The Bangles/HELP ME RHONDA-Beach Boys/YOU’RE NO GOOD-Linda Ronstadt/LAYLA-Eric Clapton = A few blasts from the past!

Dana | 10/8/2007, 10:34 pm EST

RE: sweetnessfollows | 10/8/2007, 6:28 pm EST

Why would you give yourself a screen name from a crappy song made by an even crappier band???

Roger Mexico | 10/8/2007, 11:28 pm EST

The entirety of the Afghan Whigs “Gentlemen” album pretty much trumps everything, everywhere in regards to this topic.

likroper.com | 10/8/2007, 11:32 pm EST

50 ways to leave your lover – neil whatshisname

unseriously | 10/9/2007, 12:21 am EST

it’s only rock ‘n’ roll – the stones

“would it be enough for your cheating heart…”

Revelation 23 | 10/9/2007, 12:50 am EST

RE: Roger Mexico | 10/8/2007, 11:28 pm EST

Rog, I’ll take your word for it with the Afghan Whigs thing. But I still have to lay my money down on The Blues having a greater cheating differential than anything else!!!

Bukowski | 10/9/2007, 12:57 am EST

This Doug and Revelation 23 dude are real badass motherfuckers!!!

baconsartre | 10/9/2007, 1:30 am EST

weeping by throbbing gristle.

is it cheating or just love sucking?

or is it ironic?

Topher | 10/9/2007, 1:32 am EST

This one is obvious ….

Run For Your Life – The Beatles

Where the hell is that one?

Maxwell | 10/9/2007, 1:40 am EST

50 Ways To Leave Your Lover isn’t by Neil anyone. It’s by Paul Simon from his album Still Crazy After All These Years. But nice try anyway.

roddy radics | 10/9/2007, 1:49 am EST

Bloodshot Eyes..Wynonnie Harris Slippin Away..Clarence Carter..

roddy radics | 10/9/2007, 1:49 am EST

Bloodshot Eyes..Wynonnie Harris Slippin Away..Clarence Carter..

Daniel | 10/9/2007, 3:10 am EST

I’m Mad Again by John Lee Hooker … I knew there was something I should have mentioned.

Greg K | 10/9/2007, 4:25 am EST

“Rumors in Town” by the Exploding Hearts!!!!!! it’s an amazing song off their only album, if you haven’t heard of them check them out, sadly 3 of them died in a tour van accident which ended the band but their one and only album is truly amazing

Keith Talent | 10/9/2007, 7:23 am EST

How can anybody possibly overlook pretty much most of the songwriting output of Elvis Costello when it comes to songs of this sort?

Jealousy | 10/9/2007, 7:49 am EST

‘The Killers, Mr. Brightside. It’s all full of shady!

heyslackass | 10/9/2007, 8:00 am EST

“Do you like Pina Collada’s” Everybody cheating in that one

Tom | 10/9/2007, 12:21 pm EST

NO TAKING BACK SUNDAY?

Todd Kearns | 10/9/2007, 12:25 pm EST

Glassjaw’s entire first album is the ultimate “bitter breakup album.”

RBinJax | 10/9/2007, 1:14 pm EST

“Dark End of the Street” and “Hot Burrito #1″ – the Burritos
“If Loving You is Wrong I Don’t Want to be Right” – Luther Ingram
“I’m Going to Hate Myself in the Morning” – Clifford Curry
“The Window Up Above” – George Jones
“Smoky Places” – The Corsairs
“I’ve Been Hurt,” “What Kind of Fool,” “You Lied to Your Daddy” – The Tams
“Slip Away” – Clarence Carter

dan from Boston | 10/9/2007, 1:45 pm EST

the entire album JOHN LEGEND: GET LIFTED
and half of his second album: ONCE AGAIN

he guy needs some help

dan from Boston | 10/9/2007, 1:45 pm EST

the entire album JOHN LEGEND: GET LIFTED
and half of his second album: ONCE AGAIN

the guy needs some help

dan from Boston | 10/9/2007, 1:45 pm EST

the entire album JOHN LEGEND: GET LIFTED
and half of his second album: ONCE AGAIN

the guy needs some help

Kurt C. | 10/9/2007, 1:54 pm EST

The Other Shoe by Old 97’s

Smartest Commentor | 10/9/2007, 2:14 pm EST

dan from boston -
this guy needs help

blizzard | 10/9/2007, 2:38 pm EST

instant karma – john lennon

Square Head | 10/9/2007, 2:42 pm EST

I’ve been praying for months that “Legend” is his actual last name. ‘Cause if he changed it to that, oh lord, he might have to replace Sting as biggest arrogant jerk in music.

angelfood | 10/9/2007, 3:01 pm EST

other woman – nina simone

chien pointu | 10/9/2007, 3:29 pm EST

Don’t forget about ‘Mrs. Robinson’ by Simon & garfunkel featured in the movie ‘The Graduate’.

angelfood | 10/9/2007, 4:12 pm EST

I’m not sure if Mrs. Robinson would be considered a cheating song. It’s about a young guy having an affair with an older woman (which doesn’t necessarily constitute cheating). Correct me if I am wrong about the meaning of the lyrics.

MM | 10/9/2007, 4:17 pm EST

RE:Smartest Commentor | 10/9/2007, 2:14 pm EST

You definitely need help because you think you’re the Smartest Commentor. I don’t think so!!!

Sincerely, Doug Lind

Sherry | 10/9/2007, 4:53 pm EST

Lynard Skynard’s ‘Give Me Two Step’s” Yes?

Sherry | 10/9/2007, 4:53 pm EST

Lynard Skynard’s ‘Give Me Two Step’s” Yes?

David lee Roth | 10/9/2007, 10:25 pm EST

“Sit down, and shut up, or I’ll fuck your girl friend PAL!!!!Just one of DIAMOND DAVE’s stellar one liners….Here’s a couple more for ya. “I got more moves than O.J’s defense team”.”Honey your so sweet, I know you shit sugar.”CHEERS A KUDOS TO THE ROTHBAND BABY!!!!!!!

raven | 10/9/2007, 10:55 pm EST

3 steps
freebird

- lynrd skynrd

Layla | 10/10/2007, 12:17 am EST

what about me?

Dalek Emperor | 10/10/2007, 12:49 am EST

The Cold Hard Facts of Life was robbed.

andrew | 10/10/2007, 8:45 am EST

every rose has its thorn….come on thats easily the best

Mike O | 10/10/2007, 10:38 am EST

Agree with an eariler post that Elvis Costello has plenty of songs that warrant inclusion. I think the most devastating is “Toledo.” But others like “The Long Honeymoon” and “I Want You” are fantastic too.

Mike O | 10/10/2007, 10:38 am EST

Agree with an eariler post that Elvis Costello has plenty of songs that warrant inclusion. I think the most devastating is “Toledo.” But others like “The Long Honeymoon” and “I Want You” are fantastic too.

AP | 10/10/2007, 11:34 am EST

Third-Rate Romance, Amazing Rhythm Aces

When You Were Mine, Prince

bald geezer | 10/10/2007, 12:34 pm EST

trick bag by Johnny Winter, remember him?

Yarp | 10/10/2007, 1:15 pm EST

3 most annoying Jewish acts in rock –
1 – David Lee Roth
2 – Gene Simmons
3 – Billy Joel

birddogger | 10/10/2007, 3:57 pm EST

As cheating songs go, they all start and end with this one…

Where, oh where, are you tonight?
Why did you leave me here all alone?
I searched the world over and I thought I’d found true love.
You met another and PTHHPTH! you were gone.

EVH | 10/10/2007, 5:45 pm EST

John Legend – sucks

David Lee Roth – pure genius

Begley | 10/10/2007, 5:53 pm EST

not a very popular song, but “Say Goodbye” by the Dave Matthews Band has to be my favorite song about cheating. I know the list is made, but check it out, you may like it.

eman_1293 | 10/10/2007, 7:32 pm EST

OK, this is gonna piss TONS of people off, but “Say My Name” anyone? Beyonce HAD to show up somewhere!

leaves | 10/10/2007, 8:32 pm EST

you’re so vain – carly simon

only she knows who the song is about.

eldudereno | 10/10/2007, 11:58 pm EST

“where did you sleep last night”-leadbelly/nirvana(i think nirvanas is best, kurdts vocals are haunting)

Anonymous | 10/11/2007, 12:16 am EST

Jim Croce …Operator

Simon And Garfunkel… Cecilia

and the entire Red Headed Stranger album by Willie Nelson

xsie | 10/11/2007, 2:00 am EST

cheat – the clash

Mr. Tim | 10/11/2007, 2:48 am EST

“Anna” — The Beatles

Pete | 10/11/2007, 7:41 am EST

HUNGRY HEART?

hapboym | 10/11/2007, 9:24 am EST

Don’t wanna talk cheating songs and leave Robert Cray’s “Strong Persuader” off the list.

hapboym | 10/11/2007, 9:25 am EST

Don’t wanna talk cheating songs and leave Robert Cray’s “Strong Persuader” off the list.

mmmmm | 10/11/2007, 10:46 am EST

john legend’s number one, I think that’s a good song and even kanye sounds good

Tyler Durden | 10/11/2007, 11:55 am EST

Bright Eyes- It’s Cool, we can still be friends.

jungleland | 10/11/2007, 1:30 pm EST

Wow you are a moron

Billy Joel is Italian Catholic..now Jewish

Didn’t you ever play Jew, Not-A-Jew with Tom Hanks (SNL)

and what is your issue with the other two? Annoying or Jewish?

Frank Zappa | 10/11/2007, 3:01 pm EST

These 2 came to mind …
Bill Withers – Who Is He and What Is He to You
Stevie Wonder – Lately

Rudy Pilfer | 10/11/2007, 3:53 pm EST

“I’m at home getting hammered while shes out getting nailed” – Ronnie Duncoop

cari | 10/11/2007, 4:40 pm EST

Cry Me a River by JT is genius

ramrod2357 | 10/11/2007, 5:04 pm EST

The Allman Brothers’ “One Way Out”

ruski | 10/11/2007, 7:16 pm EST

spare me the details – the offspring

roadrunner | 10/11/2007, 7:44 pm EST

come on……”secondhand love” Pete Townshend…classic!

banshee | 10/11/2007, 8:25 pm EST

Liar – Henry Rollins

“your ego obscures reality”

nic | 10/11/2007, 11:17 pm EST

hello?! the killers – Mr. Brightside!!!!

proletariat | 10/12/2007, 12:38 am EST

stutter by joe

céleste | 10/12/2007, 2:40 am EST

why part 2 – collective soul

Paul M. | 10/12/2007, 9:06 am EST

Best Songs About Cheating-

The Band- “Long Black Veil”
Hall and Oates- “Family Man”
Jaheim- “Put That Woman First”
Bob Dylan- “I Threw It All Away”
(slept on classic off Nashville Skyline)
Pearl Jam- “Better Man”

steve pape | 10/12/2007, 2:46 pm EST

“My Woman’s Done Been Dicked By Another Man”

and

“Crawfish in her Crotch”

Both by Stoneballs Jackson.

steve pape | 10/12/2007, 2:46 pm EST

“My Woman’s Done Been Dicked By Another Man”

and

“Crawfish in her Crotch”

Both by Stoneballs Jackson.

Top-of | 10/12/2007, 3:32 pm EST

Heartbreaker

Top-of | 10/12/2007, 3:32 pm EST

Heartbreaker

Top-of | 10/12/2007, 3:32 pm EST

Heartbreaker

prime32 | 10/14/2007, 11:00 pm EST

Gene Pitney – Twenty-four hours fron Tulsa

George | 10/16/2007, 7:49 am EST

Did they forget about “Me and Mrs. Jones??????”

Danny | 10/16/2007, 10:51 am EST

Hit Em Up Style – Blu Cantrell

Hanalovesmusic | 11/2/2007, 5:49 pm EST

Damien Rice – Delicate, Cannonball & 9 ccrimes (my favourite)
These give it from the cheaters point of view

Melorie804 | 11/16/2007, 12:07 am EST

All-time saddest cheating song: Ooh Baby, baby by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles.
Song is so sad and heartfelt, makes you feel bad for the cheater. :)

Marnel | 11/20/2007, 1:24 pm EST

Love Is Good When You’re Stealin’ It…Z.Z. Hill

Marnel | 11/20/2007, 1:29 pm EST

Cheatin’ On You..Taj Mahal

Who You Got To Love..McGuinness Flint

There’s Something On Your Mind..Bobby Marchan

shalalabomb | 11/29/2007, 11:30 pm EST

“Should’ve said no” by Taylor Swift.
Perfectly Written

misha | 12/15/2007, 10:28 pm EST

any country song :-p

anonymous | 12/27/2007, 1:28 pm EST

i just got cheated on and Taylor Swift’s “Shoulda said no” is the PERFECT song!

Jeannie | 1/12/2008, 3:37 am EST

Garbage-As heaven is wide
“Take it back I dare you take it back
No you can’t? You should have thought of that
What’s inside a man
That goes so wrong

Choke on guilt that’s far too good for you
Say one word I’ll laugh and bury you
And leave you in the place
Where you left me”

ShaggedYourWife-Baby! | 1/15/2008, 11:21 pm EST

Heaven’s Just A Sin Away – The Kendalls!!!

Not a big country fan – but this song is the best cheatin song ever.

JR | 2/1/2008, 4:05 am EST

Beyonce Irreplaceable

Callie | 2/19/2008, 3:43 pm EST

here’s some newer ones that are ADDICTIVE in this situation…

Paramore: Misery Business
Rihanna: Breakin’ Dishes

DOWNLOAD IMMEDIATELY!

yeomans_sky_high | 2/23/2008, 9:28 pm EST

eamon – how could you
eminem – kim

yeomans_sky_high | 2/23/2008, 9:28 pm EST

eamon – how could you
eminem – kim

Paula | 3/15/2008, 4:45 pm EST

“I Heard Love is Blind” by Amy Winehouse

and of course…

“Me and Mrs. Jones” by Billy Paul :)

Angela | 3/21/2008, 4:19 pm EST

Take A Bow- Rihanna

amazing

rach | 4/4/2008, 10:53 pm EST

Brooks & Dunn – she’s not the cheatin kind

A really unknown guy called Nikola Sarcevic (he was lead singer for millencolin) his song – love trap.

Vikki | 4/8/2008, 2:06 pm EST

Best = Say Goodbye by Dave Matthews Band

2nd Best = Run to You by Bryan Adams

Amber | 6/12/2008, 11:41 pm EST

TAKE A BOW-RiHANNA!!!!!!

Angel Lips | 6/21/2008, 3:21 am EST

Don’t you dare leave out the accoustic version of “Cute without the E” by Taking Back Sunday. How can anyone listen to that song without crying? Pure Genious!

fer sure | 7/4/2008, 6:14 pm EST

“scotty doesnt know that fiona and me do it in my van every sunday” :)

josh | 8/14/2008, 12:25 pm EST

tears dont fall by bullet for my valentine
not your usual song about cheating
sung by the cheater and how he feels like crap

caughtmymancheating | 8/20/2008, 11:12 am EST

shake it off, heartbreaker – mariah
like a boy – ciara
fighter – christina aguilara
beautiful liar – beyonce, shakira
take a bow – rihanna
i will survive – gloria gaynor
before he cheats – carrie underwood
never again, since you’ve been gone, behind these hazel eyes – kelly clarkson
leave (get out) -jojo
hit em up – blu cantrell

maneka | 10/29/2008, 4:00 am EST

mario winans-i dont wana know…..

Serena | 11/25/2008, 9:37 am EST

Mayday Parade – Three Cheers for Five Years (I prefer the Acoustic Version.)

Serena | 11/25/2008, 9:39 am EST

Three Cheers for Five Years got me through some really hard times… SOOOO GOOD.

kb | 1/17/2009, 10:16 am EST

laugh laugh/beau brummels 1965

Jamie | 3/29/2009, 10:21 pm EST

“feel good drag” ANBERLIN! guy singing is the one who’s letting the cheating happen

Rabbitbunny | 4/27/2009, 8:19 pm EST

Madonna has been wronged over and
screwed up-So here are 10 songs
from the Dark End of Woodward Avenue

1. Borderline
2. Love Don’t Live Here Anymore
3. Live to Tell
4. The Look of Love
5. Till Death Do Us Part
6. Bad Girl
7. Take a Bow
8. You’ll See
9. Nobody’s Perfect
10. Voices

Haha | 6/7/2009, 2:14 pm EST

Shaggy – Wasn’t Me

THE best song about cheating.

Haha | 6/7/2009, 2:15 pm EST

How about a list of the 15 best songs to fuck to while you’re cheating on someone?

nerd | 6/8/2009, 3:29 am EST

Smell Yo Dick- Riskay

jj | 6/9/2009, 7:59 pm EST

pleasure p – did you wrong

peaches | 7/3/2009, 12:21 pm EST

cheater , cheater – joey & rory
it wasn’t me – shaggy
don’t lie – the black eyed peas ( it hints at cheating )
& obviously ,
take a bow – rihanna

i was recently cheated on by my fiancee , & these songs made it a lot easier to cope with . though , i stayed with her , instead of leaving .

SerenaShark | 7/9/2009, 12:10 am EST

Say My Name- Destiny’s Child

The Cover Up- Janet Leon

Those are great cheating songs.

Anonymous | 8/24/2009, 3:11 pm EST

Fiona Apple-Criminal

Jillian | 8/24/2009, 3:11 pm EST

Fiona Apple-Criminal

Sunshine | 9/4/2009, 3:13 am EST

When Whoevers In New Englands Through With You – Reba

heather | 9/28/2009, 3:52 pm EST

patty loveless-lonely to long

Mike | 9/30/2009, 3:05 am EST

Xscape – Your my little secret

Snehil | 11/2/2009, 1:30 am EST

Take a bow- LEONA LEWIS

Happy- Leona Lewis

Better in time- Leona Lewis

Forgive me – Leona Lewis

Apologize- One republic

Homeless- Leona Lewis cover

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