Have Mercy (The Judds song)

For the Loretta Lynn song, see Van Lear Rose.

"Have Mercy" is a song written by Paul Kennerley, and recorded by American country music duo The Judds. It was released in September 1985 as the first single from the album Rockin' with the Rhythm. This marked their fifth time reaching the top spot on the country charts. The single topped the chart for two weeks and remained on the country chart for a total of fourteen weeks.^[1]

"Have Mercy"
Single by The Judds
from the album Rockin' with the Rhythm
B-side	"Bye Bye Baby Blues"
Released	September 1985
Studio	Creative Workshop (Berry Hill, Tennessee)
Genre	Country
Length	3:23
Label	RCA/Curb
Songwriter(s)	Paul Kennerley
Producer(s)	Brent Maher
The Judds singles chronology
"Love Is Alive" (1985) "Have Mercy" (1985) "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days)" (1986)
Music video
"Have Mercy" on YouTube

Chart performance

Chart (1985–1986)	Peak position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[2]	1
Canadian RPM Country Tracks	2