Country Songs About Cheating (And Everything in Between)

Cheating husbands, boyfriends, wives, and girlfriends have all found their place in the songs of country music. These are old themes but as we can see from the songs below, they are still being evoked in recently released singles. Here is a compilation of some of the best songs about infidelity (and getting even) from some of country music’s younger acts.

Best “Don’t You Even Think About It” Song: “Before He Cheats” by Carrie Underwood

We all know how men are with their “big boy toys,” so threaten to hit them where it will hurt.

And he don’t know

That I dug my key into the side of his pretty little souped up 4 wheel drive

Carved my name into his leather seats

I took a Louisville slugger to both headlights, slashed a hole in all 4 tires

Maybe next time he’ll think before he cheats.

Best “I Can See Clearly Now” Song: “Why Don’t You Stay” by Sugarland

Yes ladies, there will always be that one moment when everything will seem so clear you’ll wonder why you didn’t see it sooner.

I can’t take it any longer But my will is getting stronger

And I think I know just what I have to do, I can’t waste another minute

After all that I’ve put in it I’ve given you my best, why does she get the best of you

So next time you find you wanna leave her bed for mine, why don’t you stay

Best “I Should Have Known” Song: “Should Have Said No” by Taylor Swift

Gentlemen, memorize this song, it’s the easiest way to remember what you should do when faced with temptation, especially when there’s someone who really loves you

You should’ve said no, You should’ve gone home

You should have thought twice before you let it all go

You should’ve known that word ’bout what you did with her’d, get back to me

And I should’ve been there, in the back of your mind

Shouldn’t be asking myself why

You shouldn’t be begging for forgiveness at my feet

You should’ve said no Baby and you might still have me

Best “You Deserve Each Other” Song: “Cheater, Cheater” by Joey and Rory

A cheater and a no-good white trash woman really do seem like they deserve each other, right?

Loser loser hope you love her cause your stuck with her now

Take your sorry butt load up all your stuff and get the hell out of my house

But I just wish you’d tell me this one thing before you go

Tell me cheater cheater where’d you meet that no good white trash ho

Best Understanding Wife Song: “Whoever’s in New England” by Reba McEntire

While the new generation of country artists do not have any qualms about kicking their partners to the curb if they are caught cheating, Reba sings from the point of view of the devoted wife who allows herself to let her husband leave, but telling him that he will always have a home to come back to.

When whoever in New England is through with you

And Boston finds better things to do, Oh you know its not too late

And you’ll always have a place to come back to

When whoever’s in New England is through with you