Why They Call It Falling

The music video for "Why They Call It Falling" is taken from a live performance on CMT Showcase, directed by Paul Reeves. The video was released to CMT on July 8, 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." ==Personnel==

Credits adapted from I Hope You Dance liner notes. • David Campbell — string section arrangements • Mark Casstevens — acoustic guitar • Pat Flynn — acoustic guitar • Larry Franklin — mandolin • Paul Franklin — slide guitar • Brent Mason — electric guitar • Steve Nathan — keyboards • Jason Sellers — backing vocals • Lonnie Wilson — drums • Glenn Worf — bass • Lee Ann Womack — lead and backing vocals • Nashville String Machine — string section ==Live performances==

Womack performed "Why They Call It Falling" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. ==Charts==

"Why They Call It Falling" debuted at number 58 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart the week of April 7, 2001, rising to a peak position of number 13 on August 18, 2001. Weekly charts Year-end charts ==References==