I Don't Want to Be

Infobox Single
Name = I Don't Want to Be


Artist = Gavin DeGraw
from Album = Chariot
Released = July 27, 2004
Format = CD single
Recorded =
Genre = Alternative rock
Length = 3.37
Label = J Records
Writer = Gavin DeGraw
Producer =
Last single = -
This single = "I Don't Want to Be"
(2004)
Next single = "Chariot"
(2005)

"I Don't Want to Be" is a song by Gavin DeGraw appearing on his 2003 debut album "Chariot". It was released as a single in Australia in 2004, and in the UK in 2005.

It is mainly known for being the theme song to the hit television drama series, "One Tree Hill", seasons 1-4. The single became Gavin DeGraw's biggest hit to date, peaking at #10 in the U.S., and it was also certified Double Platinum, having sold over 400,000 paid downloads. It is also Gavin's only single to break the UK Top 40.

Music video

Shiri Appleby was featured in the 2004 music video, opposite Scott Mechlowicz.

Track listing

#"I Don't Want to Be" (Album version)
#"I Don't Want to Be" ("Stripped" version)
#"Just Friends" (Album version)
#"I Don't Want to Be" (Video)

Chart positions

Cultural references

*"I Don't Want to Be" was sung by Bo Bice on the fourth season of "American Idol", by Elliott Yamin on the fifth season of the show, and by Chris Richardson on the sixth season of the show.
*R&B singer T-Pain covered this song as a part of Yahoo! and Pepsi's "Cover Art".
*The song appered in the game Karaoke Revolution Party.
*The song is available as part of the downloadble content in the game .
*The song is also seen being played by Gavin DeGraw on the fifth season finale of "One Tree Hill" as a response to fans reaction over taking it off the credits.