The Charlie Rich Behind Closed Doors song was was first recorded for his 1973 album of the same name. The single was Rich’s first number-one hit on the country charts starting April 28, 1973 and spent 20 weeks on this chart. “Behind Closed Doors” earned awards for Song of the Year for O’Dell and Single of the Year for Rich from both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music. Both O’Dell and Rich also received a Grammy Awards for “Behind Closed Doors: Best Country Song for O’Dell and Best Country Vocal Performance, Male for Rich. In 2003, it ranked #9 in CMT’s 100 Greatest Songs in Country Music.
“Behind Closed Doors” is a timeless country music classic that continues to resonate with listeners today. The song is an ode to the private, intimate moments between a man and a woman, the kind that happen “behind closed doors.” Watch the live performance video and see the written lyrics below.
Charlie Rich Behind Closed Doors Live Video
This song was written by Kenny O’Dell.
Charlie Rich Behind Closed Doors Lyrics
My baby makes me proud
Lord, don’t she make me proud
She never makes a scene
By hangin’ all over me in a crowd
‘Cause people like to talk
Lord, don’t they love to talk
But when they turn out the lights
I know she’ll be leavin’ with me
And when we get behind closed doors
Then she lets her hair hang down
And she makes me glad that I’m a man
Oh, no one knows what goes on behind closed doors
My baby makes me smile
Lord, don’t she make me smile
She’s never far away
Or too tired to say “I want you”
She’s always a lady
Just like a lady should be
But when they turn out the lights
She’s still a baby to me
‘Cause when we get behind closed doors
Then she lets her hair hang down
And she makes me glad I’m a man
Oh, no one knows what goes on behind closed doors
Behind closed doors
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