Your Cheatin' Heart
Hank Williams, The Drifting Cowboys
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Your cheatin' heart Will make you weep You'll cry and cry And try to sleep But sleep won't come The whole night through Your cheatin' heart Will tell on you When tears come down Like falling rain You'll toss around And call my name You'll walk the floor The way I do Your cheatin' heart Will tell on you Your cheatin' heart Will pine some day And crave the love You threw away The time will come When you'll be blue Your cheatin' heart Will tell on you When tears come down Like falling rain You'll toss around And call my name You'll walk the floor The way I do Your cheatin' heart Will tell on you
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Written by: Hank Williams, Sr.
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10 facts about this song
Creation and Release"Your Cheatin' Heart" is a song written and recorded by legendary country music singer-songwriter Hank Williams in 1952, but it was released posthumously in 1953.
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Country ClassicThis song is regarded as one of the greatest country music songs ever recorded.
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Billboard Chart SuccessThe single reached number one in the Billboard Country & Western chart shortly after Williams's death. It stayed at the number one spot for six weeks.
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Song Inspiration"Your Cheatin' Heart" is believed to have been inspired by Williams's turbulent relationship with his first wife, Audrey Sheppard.
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Joni James's VersionFemale vocalist Joni James also recorded "Your Cheatin' Heart" in 1953. Her version became a top-fifteen hit on the Billboard pop music chart.
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Ray Charles's AdaptationRay Charles recorded a version of "Your Cheatin' Heart" for his groundbreaking 1962 album, "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music". His rendition is recognized for blending country music with rhythm and blues, also achieving commercial success.
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Popularity Over Time"Your Cheatin’ Heart" has been covered by several artists across various genres over the years, demonstrating the song’s timeless popularity.
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Hank’s Death ConnectionIt is believed that Hank Williams may have been the last song he wrote before his tragic death at the age of 29. The song was released shortly after his death.
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Movie Title"Your Cheatin' Heart" was also used as the title for the 1964 biographical film about Hank Williams's life.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 1983, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, serving as a testament to its significant cultural importance in American music history.
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