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. It was released in March 2005 as the lead single from the album, ''

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chart and number 54 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart.

Critical reception

In his review of the album, Ray Waddell of ''

'' called it "the kind of languid big-picture alladthat he just kills". An uncredited review in the ''Plainview Daily Herald'' called the song "much more ambitious than the usual George Strait tune". Greg Crawford of ''Knight Ridder News Service'' wrote that it had "moving but never maudlin lyrics" and "is the clear standout" of the album.

Chart positions

"You'll Be There" debuted at number 30 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs for the week of April 9, 2005.

Year-end charts

References

{{George Strait 2000s singles 2005 singles George Strait songs Song recordings produced by Tony Brown (record producer) MCA Nashville Records singles 2005 songs