"It Ain't No Crime" is a song written Tom Shapiro, Tony Martin, and Mark Nesler. It was recorded by American country music artist – Joe Nichols. It was released in December 2007 as the second and final single from Nichols’ 2007 album Real Things. The song peaked at number 16 on the US Hot Country Songs chart and at number 5 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100.

Content

The song's narrator is a man who is trying to relax, but finds himself constantly distracted by other people who try to persuade him to get married and get a job. This central character defends his relaxed lifestyle by telling his peers that "it ain't no crime" to live such a life.

Critical reception

Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe gave it a B+ grade, saying that the song needs a bit more edge but that Nichols "does well enough delivering this country boy’s slacker anthem."

Music video

The music video was directed by Kristen Barlowe and premiered in early 2008.

Chart performance

The song debuted at number 45 on the Hot Country Songs chart dated January 19, 2008.