You Could Have Been with Me (song)

"You Could Have Been with Me" is a song recorded by American country music artist Tanya Tucker. It was released in October 1980 as the second single from her album Dreamlovers.

The song is a ballad that tells the story of a woman reflecting on a past relationship and expressing regret that the man she was with didn't choose to stay. She acknowledges that he is now with someone else, and she laments that he "could have been with me" had circumstances, or perhaps his decisions, been different. The lyrics convey a sense of wistful longing and acceptance of what could have been, but ultimately is not.

"You Could Have Been with Me" reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1981, becoming a modest hit for Tucker. It is considered one of her signature songs from her early career and is frequently included on compilation albums. The song's enduring appeal lies in its relatable theme of lost love and the poignant delivery of the lyrics by Tucker.