I Don't Wanna Play House
Tammy Wynette
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Today I sat alone at the window And I watched our little girl outside at play With the little boy next door like so many times before But something didn't seem quite right today So I went outside to see what they were doing And then the teardrops made my eyes grow dim 'Cause I heard him name a game and I hung my head in shame When I heard our little girl say to him I don't want to play house; I know it can't be fun I've watched mommy and daddy And if that's the way it's done I don't want to play house; It makes my mommy cry 'Cause when she played house My daddy said good-bye I don't want to play house; I know it can't be fun I've watched mommy and daddy And if that's the way it's done I don't want to play house; It makes my mommy cry 'Cause when she played house My daddy said good-bye
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Written by: BILLY SHERRILL, GLENN SUTTON
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"I Don't Wanna Play House" by Tammy Wynette falls under the traditional country music genre.
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Release DateThe single was released in July 1967.
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AlbumThe song features on Tammy Wynette's album, "Take Me to Your World / I Don't Wanna Play House."
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Chart Success"I Don't Wanna Play House" became Tammy Wynette's first song to secure the number one spot on the Billboard Country Singles chart.
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Song DurationThe song has a duration of 2:36 minutes.
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SongwritersThis song was penned by the country music songwriting duo Billy Sherrill and Glenn Sutton.
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Grammy Award"I Don't Wanna Play House" won the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1968.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of the song depict a young girl's reluctance to act out a pretend game of 'house' because she has witnessed the end of her parents' marriage.
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Cover Versions"I Don't Wanna Play House" has been covered by numerous artists, including George Jones and country music star Reba McEntire.
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PopularityThe song solidified Tammy Wynette's popularity and fame, cementing her status as a country music icon.
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Wynette's Hits"I Don't Wanna Play House" is often counted among Wynette's biggest hits, along with "Stand By Your Man" and "D-I-V-O-R-C-E."
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Unique Singing StyleTammy Wynette's unique, almost crying singing style in this song became one of her signature techniques, deeply resonating with her audience.
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ComebackWynette considers the success of this song and its following album as her comeback after her initial slump in the music industry. She even says that this song saved her career.
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Music VideoEven though music videos weren't common for country songs back in the late 1960s, a promotional clip of Tammy Wynette performing "I Don't Wanna Play House" on Pete's Dragon was made.
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Emotional ImpactWynette was reputed for bringing her personal struggles into her songs, and "I Don't Wanna Play House" was no exception. It became famous for its raw and emotional impact.
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