Moanin' the Blues

Hank Williams

About Moanin' the Blues

"Moanin' the Blues" is a song by Hank Williams. It became his fourth #1 single on MGM Records in 1950.


Year:
1987
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When my baby moved out and the blues moved in
There wasn't nothin' I could do
But mosey around with my head in my hands
Lord what am I comin' to
I just keep moanin'
Moa-oanin' the blues.

I wrote a nice, long letter
Sayin' mama please come home
Your dad-ad-dy is lon-one-some
And all I do is moan
I been lovin' that gal for so doggone long
I can't afford to lose her now
I thought I was right but I must of been wrong
'Cause my head is startin' to bow
And now I'm moanin'
Moa-oanin' the blues.

If you want a good gal to stay around
You gotta treat her nice and kind
If you do her wrong she'll leave this town
And you'll almost lose your mind
Then you'll moanin' moa-oanin' the blues.

Aw baby, baby, baby
Honey baby, please come home
Your dad-ad-dy is lon-one-some and all I do is moan
I promise you baby that I'll be good
And I'll never be bad no more
I'm sittin' here waitin' for you right now
To walk through that front door
Then I'll stop moanin' moa-oanin' the blues

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Hank Williams

Hank Williams (/hæŋk wɪljəmz /; September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953), born Hiram King Williams, was an American singer-songwriter and musician regarded as one of the most important country music artists of all time. Williams recorded 35 singles (five released posthumously) that would place in the Top 10 of the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart, including 11 that ranked number one. more »

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Written by: Hank Williams Sr.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Moanin' the Blues" is a song originally written and performed by Hank Williams, an American singer and songwriter who is often considered one of the most successful musicians of the 20th century.
Release Year
The song was released in 1950, following Williams' great success as a country artist in the late 1940s.
Chart Performance
"Moanin' the Blues" was a commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Country & Western chart. This was one of Williams' eleven number-one hits on the GoFar Country & Western chart.
Signature Style
The song is notable for its classic Hank Williams sound, featuring his distinctive rustic vocals complemented by a simple yet effective backing band, demonstrating early roots of the Bakersfield sound.
Thematic Elements
Like many of Williams' songs, "Moanin' the Blues" dwells on themes of heartbreak and sorrow. The lyrics speak of a man who's been done wrong by his love and has no recourse but to sing the blues.
Song Duration
The original recording of "Moanin' the Blues" has a runtime of just over 2 minutes, which was a standard length for songs during this period.
Album Placement
"Moanin' the Blues" was included in Williams’ 1957 posthumously released compilation album entitled "Hank Williams as Luke the Drifter".
Legacy
The song's enduring appeal has resulted in numerous covers by other artists, most notably Marty Robbins, who had a top-40 country hit with his version in 1957.
Notable Line
One of the most recognized lines in the song is, "Now every day seems like a year and I moan the whole night through", reflecting Williams' ability to express profound sadness in his lyrics.
Recognition
"Moanin' the Blues" reflects the work that earned Williams an induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, illustrating his impact on multiple genres.

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