"Never Had It So Good" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Mary Chapin Carpenter.
It was released in September 1989 as the second single from the album State of the Heart.
The song reached #8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
[1] Carpenter wrote and produced the song with John Jennings.
"[2] An uncredited review in Cashbox was favorable toward the song, stating that "This cut brings out Carpenter’s distinct vocals like never before and lets us know just how beautifully she can handle a tune guaranteed to conquer radio airplay.