"Why Can't He Be You"' is a song written by Hank Cochran that was originally recorded by American country artist Patsy Cline.
The session was produced by Owen Bradley and among the other tracks recorded by Cline that day was the single "Leavin' on Your Mind" and the song "Your Kinda Love".
"Why Can't Be You" was recorded at Bradley's Barn studio in Mount Juliet, Tennessee on September 28, 1976.
Two additional tracks were recorded during this session that were covers of Cline's music: "Back in Baby's Arms" and "Leavin' on Your Mind".
[4] "Why Can't He Be You" reached number seven on the Billboard Hot Country Singles survey in 1977.