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"Why They Call It Falling" is a song written by Don Schlitz and Roxie Dean, and recorded by American country music artist Lee Ann Womack. It was released in April 2001 as the third single from her third studio album, I Hope You Dance; it peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks.

"Why They Call It Falling"
Single by Lee Ann Womack
from the album I Hope You Dance
B-side	"I Feel Like I'm Forgetting Something"
Released	April 2, 2001
Genre	Country
Length	3:35
Label	MCA Nashville
Songwriter(s)	Don Schlitz, Roxie Dean
Producer(s)	Mark Wright
Lee Ann Womack singles chronology
"Ashes by Now" (2000) "Why They Call It Falling" (2001) "Does My Ring Burn Your Finger" (2001)

Critical reception

Editors at Billboard called the song "A stunning ballad that showcases the chanteuse's heart-in-throat vocals." They also said, "It's a savvy lyric, and Womack's tender, vulnerable delivery perfectly complements the song. Add to that Mark Wright's production, which keeps everything swirling and swelling around her vocals, and it's a small sonic masterpiece. Womack continues to distinguish herself as the most compelling young female vocalist in country music."[1]

Live performances

Womack performed "Why They Call It Falling" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.[2]

Chart performance

"Why They Call It Falling" debuted at number 58 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of April 7, 2001.

Chart (2001)	Peak position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3]	13
US Billboard Hot 100[4]	78

Year-end charts

Chart (2001)	Position
US Country Songs (Billboard)[5]	58

References

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