Don't Give Candy to a Stranger

"Don't Give Candy to a Stranger" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Larry Boone. It was released in May 1988 as the seventh single from his self-titled debut album. The song peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.^[1] It was his first Top 10 Hit. Boone wrote the song, along with Dave Gibson and Jimbeau Hinson.

"Don't Give Candy to a Stranger"
Single by Larry Boone
from the album Larry Boone
B-side	"Back in the Swing of Things"
Released	May 1988
Genre	Country
Length	3:17
Label	Mercury Nashville
Songwriter(s)	Larry Boone Dave Gibson Jimbeau Hinson
Producer(s)	Ray Baker
Larry Boone singles chronology
"Stop Me (If You Heard This One Before)" (1988) "Don't Give Candy to a Stranger" (1988) "I Just Called to Say Goodbye Again" (1988)

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1988)	Peak position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[2]	10

Year-end charts

Chart (1988)	Position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3]	88