"Don't Happen Twice" is a song written by Curtis Lance and Thom McHugh and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Chesney. It was released in January 2001 as the second single from Chesney's Greatest Hits compilation album . The song reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts in June 2001.
"Don't Happen Twice" is a song about a man meeting his first love again. She asks him if he remembers her, and he replies by telling her about all the times they spent together. He says he could never forget her.
The music video for "Don't Happen Twice" was co-directed by Glen Rose and Kenny Chesney. It premiered on CMT on January 30, 2001, and was named a "Hot Shot" by CMT. The video "Don't Happen Twice" shows Kenny Chesney on tour. It also includes a cameo appearance by Tim McGraw.
"Don't Happen Twice" debuted at number 60 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the chart week of January 20, 2001.