Why Do We Want (What We Know We Can't Have)

"Why Do We Want (What We Know We Can't Have)" is a song written by Don King and David Woodward, and recorded by American country music artist Reba McEntire. It was released in July 1983 as the first single from the album Behind the Scene. The song reached #7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.^[1]

"Why Do We Want (What We Know We Can't Have)"
Single by Reba McEntire
from the album Behind the Scene
B-side	"I Can See Forever in Your Eyes"
Released	July 30, 1983
Genre	Country rock
Length	2:39
Label	Mercury
Songwriters	Don King, David Woodward
Producer	Jerry Kennedy
Reba McEntire singles chronology
"You're the First Time I've Thought About Leaving" (1983) "Why Do We Want (What We Know We Can't Have)" (1983) "There Ain't No Future in This" (1983)

Chart performance

Chart (1983)	Peak position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[2]	7
Canadian RPM Country Tracks	45