It's Hard to Be Humble

Mac Davis

About It's Hard to Be Humble

"It's Hard to be Humble" is a song by Mac Davis from his LP, Hard To Be Humble. It became an international hit in the spring of 1980. A version by Stout became a Top 20 hit in the UK and Ireland during the fall of the year.


Year:
1984
4:22
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"Back a few months ago, I was headlinin' a great big nightclub
And they put me up a couple days early, I came in a couple days early
And they put me up in what they call the "Star Suite"
Now here I am, headlinin' in one of the biggest nightclubs
In the country and I wake up at eight o'clock in the morning
In this "Star Suite" all by myself"

"Awwww"

"Yeah, that's what I said, "Awwwww."

"But I did what I've always done, man, to cheer myself up
I picked up my guitar, I sat down and I wrote me a little song
Now this is how it feels to be alone at the top of the hill
Tryin' to figure out why"

Oh Lord it's hard to be humble
When you're perfect in every way
I can't wait to look in the mirror
Cause I get better looking each day
To know me is to love me
I must be a hell of a man
Oh Lord It's hard to be humble,
But I'm doing the best that I can

I used to have a girlfriend,
But I guess she just couldn't compete,
With all of these love-starved women,
Who keep cowering at my feet
Oh I probably could find me another,
But I guess they're all in awe of me
Who cares?
I never get lonesome
Cause I treasure my own company

Oh Lord it's hard to be humble
When you're perfect in every way
(I can't wait to look in the mirror)
I can't wait to look in the mirror
(Help me out now! Come on)
I get better looking each day
(To know me is to what?)
To know me is to love me
(Must be a hell of man)
I must be a hell of a man
(Oh Lord It's hard)
Oh Lord It's hard to be humble,
(When you're doing what?)
We're doing the best that we can

I guess you could say I'm a loner
A cowboy out lone, tough, and proud
I could have lots of friends if I wanted
But then I wouldn't stand out from the crowd
Some folks say that I'm egotistical
Hell I don't even know what that means
I guess it has something to do
With the way that I fill out my skin tight with jeans

Oh Lord it's hard to be humble
(When you're perfect in every way)
When you're perfect in every way
(Can't wait to look in the mirror)
I can't wait to look in the mirror
('Cause I get better looking)
I get better looking each day
(To know me is to what?)
To know me is to love me
(Must be a hell of man)
I must be a hell of a man
(Oh Lord It's hard)
Oh Lord It's hard to be humble,
(What are we doing?)
We're doing the best that we can

(One more time, what are we doing?)

We're doing the best that we can

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Mac Davis

Morris Mac Davis (born January 21, 1942) is a country music singer, songwriter, and actor originally from Lubbock, Texas, who has enjoyed much crossover success. His early work writing for Elvis Presley produced multiple number-one hits (including "Memories", "In The Ghetto", and the latently popular "A Little Less Conversation"), and a subsequent solo career in the late 1970s made him a well-known name in pop music. He has starred in his own variety show, a Broadway musical, and various films. more »

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Written by: Mac Davis

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7 facts about this song

Release Date and Album
"It's Hard to Be Humble" by Mac Davis was released in 1980 and it was the lead single from his album with the same name.
Chart Performance
The song topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, making it Davis' third and final No. 1 song.
Songwriter
Mac Davis himself wrote the song, contributing to his reputation as a skilled songwriter in the country music industry.
Song Themes and Style
The song adheres to a country ballad style and is humorous in nature. It deals with the theme of inflated self-image and the difficulty of staying humble when one has an elevated view of oneself.
Live Performance Popularity
"It's Hard to Be Humble" often served as the closing number in Davis' live performances, attesting to its popularity among fans.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by a number of notable artists, including country music legend Willie Nelson.
Song Legacy
Even decades after its release, the song remains one of Davis' most well-known hits, serving as a testament to his lasting impact on the country music genre.

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