"Shouldn't It Be Easier Than This" is a song written by John Jarrard and Rick Giles, and recorded by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in October 1987 as the first single from his album I'm Gonna Love Her on the Radio. The song peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It was Pride's 52nd and final Top 10 hit on Billboard country music charts. Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References 1987 singles 1987 songs Charley Pride songs 16th Avenue Records singles Songs written by Rick Giles Songs written by John Jarrard