Child Support
Barbara Mandrell
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Dear Joe, I hope you get this You've been very hard to find I'm sure you know your payments Are running months behind So I'm writing just to tell you Not to worry anymore I sure could use the money But I've got my child support He wakes me up each morning With a happy face And brings a little Heaven To this lonely place His hands are tiny And his legs are short But I lean upon him For my child support Joe, I started working At a new department store My sister watches Billy Everyday from 8 'til 4 And I keep on cuttin' corners So he has everything he needs I hope I help him half as much As he's been helpin' me You ought to see him smiling When I come home from work You could never pay me What that look is worth He doesn't have a lawyer He's never been to court But he's right on time With his child support He goes to bed each evening With his teddy bear Pulls up the covers And says a little prayer And I've been prayin' too, Joe Yes I thank the Lord For that little angel And his child support
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Written by: DE JON LAMONT UNDERDUE, TEAK ALGER UNDERDUE, O'SHEA JACKSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Child Support" by Barbara Mandrell is classified under the Country music genre.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Harlan Howard, one of the most prolific songwriters in the history of country music.
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Album"Child Support" was included in the album "Moments", which was released in 1986.
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Music labelThe song was published under the music label "MCA Records", a well-known American record label since 1924.
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Track number"Child Support" is actually the fifth track on the 'Moments' album.
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ThemesThe lyrics of "Child Support" depict the emotional and financial struggles faced by a mother who takes care of her child alone, a common theme in country music, reflecting the realities of life and hardships.
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Chart PerformanceSadly, “Child Support” was not as successful in terms of chart performance. It peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Barbara Mandrell's CareerBarbara Mandrell is a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, often known for her variety of musical hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s. While "Child Support" was not one of her biggest hits, it is still considered a part of her iconic discography.
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Song LengthThe running time of the song "Child Support" is 2 minutes and 49 seconds.
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Country Music Hall of FameDespite the low chart performance of "Child Support", Barbara Mandrell’s overall impact on the country music genre was so significant that she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2009.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being a chart-topper, "Child Support" has been performed live by Barbara Mandrell at several of her concerts, showcases to her versatility as a performer.
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Musical Style"Child Support" features Mandrell's classic country style, but also incorporates elements of pop and adult contemporary music, reflecting the versatile musical style for which she was known.
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