title: Paradise (Pirates of the Mississippi song)
text: # Paradise (Pirates of the Mississippi song)
  
  "Paradise" is a song written by Bob McDill and Roger Murrah. It was originally recorded by the band Pirates of the Mississippi for their 1995 album Paradise, released on Giant Records.
  
  It was later recorded by American country music artist John Anderson. His version served as the title track from the album, Paradise, and was released in December 1995 as the album's first single. The song reached No. 26 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
  
  ## Chart performance
  
  | Chart (1995–1996) | Peak position |
  | - | - |
  | US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) | 26 |
  | Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 21 |
  