"Because of You" | ||||
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Single by Nickelback | ||||
from the album The Long Road | ||||
Released | September 6, 2004 [1] | |||
Length | 3:30 | |||
Label | Roadrunner | |||
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Nickelback singles chronology | ||||
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"Because of You" is a song by Canadian rock band Nickelback. It was released in September 2004 as the fourth single from their 2003 album The Long Road . The song was included in the MX vs. ATV Unleashed soundtrack.
Chart (2004–05) | Peak position |
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Canada Rock Top 30 ( Radio & Records ) [2] | 13 |
US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks [3] | 6 |
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