I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again

"I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again" is a song written by Curly Putman, Rafe Van Hoy and Don Cook, and first recorded by American country music artist Kenny Rogers, released in 1978 on his multi-million selling album The Gambler, although Rogers did not release it as a single the album included two number 1 singles in the title cut and "She Believes In Me".

T. Graham Brown released a cover version in April 1986 as the second single from his album I Tell It Like It Used to Be. Brown's version reached #3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

Other versions
The song was also recorded by T. G. Sheppard on his 1979 album 3/4 Lonely.