"Don't Make Me Come Over There and Love You" is the title of song written by Jim Lauderdale

Jim Lauderdale

Jim Lauderdale is a musician & singer-songwriter who performs bluegrass and country music. He has recorded since 1986 and has released nineteen studio albums. Artists who have recorded his material include George Strait and Patty Loveless.-Biography:...

 and Carter Wood. It was recorded by American country artist George Strait

George Strait

George Harvey Strait is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional...

, and was released in November 2000 as the second single from his 2000 album George Strait

George Strait (album)

George Strait is a self-titled 2000 album by country singer George Strait. The first album of his career not to achieve RIAA platinum certification, it produced three singles for him on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts: "Go On" at #2, "Don't Make Me Come over There and Love You"...

. The song reached #17 in the United States.

Background and writing

Jim Lauderdale told Taste of Country that the two writers were having dinner with Tim and Tracy Coates when they came up with the song. He said that once they came up with the title, the rest of the song came easily.

Music video

Strait released a music video

Music video

A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...

in 2000 for the song which was directed by Gerry Wenner.

Chart positions

Chart (2000-2001)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks	17
U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100	2