It was written by Music Row writers Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz originally for late country singer Keith Whitley. Alison Krauss covered it for a Whitley tribute album in 1994.

From "The Gambler" to "When You Say Nothing at All," Don Schlitz has written some of the best country songs of all time. Don Schlitz Calls Writing 'You Can't Make Old Friends' 'a Great Honor' Don ...