title: I Wish I Were Only Lonely
text: # I Wish I Were Only Lonely
  
  "I Wish I Were Only Lonely" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist Michelle Wright. It was released in 1989 as the fifth single from her debut album, Do Right by Me. It peaked at number 7 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in June 1989.
  
  The song was also recorded by American country music artist Reba McEntire on her 1988 album Reba.
  
  ## Chart performance
  
  | Chart (1989) | Peak position |
  | - | - |
  | Canada Country Tracks (RPM) | 7 |
  
  ### Year-end charts
  
  | Chart (1989) | Position |
  | - | - |
  | Canada Country Tracks (RPM) | 66 |
  