Hard Livin'
Keith Whitley
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Well you can call out the sheriff and the highway patrol Cause there's a fool on the road careenin' out of control Hard liquor fast women I just can't let 'em be Lord I wish hard livin' didn't come so easy for me Well I keep my motor runnin' got my beer on the ice And my idea of heaven is a pair of dice Seven come on eight set this poor boy free Lord I wish hard livin' didn't come so easy for me Bright lights Saturday night I had a couple and I'm feeling alright My cupcake she can wiggle and shake spend more money than anybody make So give me a shot of that octane juice You know where ain't no cure for the honky tonk blues And if they come up with somethin' I'll develop an immunity And I wish hard livin' didn't come easy for me [ guitar ] Out on the town just a foolin' around Hey I got my mind on the lost and found Step up no need to be shy All right pretty women you got the ticket to ride When my tires are flat and I'm out of gas I promise myself I'll let the next one pass Lord I wish that a promise didn't break so easily And I wish hard livin' didn't come easy for me Hey I wish hard livin' didn't come easy for me
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Written by: David Halley
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Hard Livin'" is a song by American country music artist Keith Whitley.
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ReleaseThe song was released in 1980 as part of his studio album named "Hard Act to Follow."
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Genre Classification"Hard Livin'" falls under the country music genre.
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Song's themeThe lyrics of the song revolve around the hardships and challenges of life, delivering poignant emotions.
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Collaboration"Hard Livin'" also features American country music artist Ricky Skaggs on the mandolin and backup vocals.
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Album PerformanceThe "Hard Act to Follow" album didn't chart in the top country albums on Billboard.
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SignificanceDespite not getting high commercial success, "Hard Livin'" helped Keith Whitley demonstrate his talent and opened up opportunities for him in country music.
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Song lengthThe running time of the song "Hard Livin'" is approximately three minutes.
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Tragic ConnectionThe poignantly struggling themes in Keith Whitley's song often reflect his personal life, and he had struggled with alcoholism and died at the young age of 33.
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Cover versionsIn 2013, Justin Townes Earle, an American singer-songwriter and musician, covered "Hard Livin'" for his album named "Single Mothers."
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AvailabilityYou can listen to "Hard Livin'" on various music streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play Music, and Amazon Music.
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Career ImpactThe album's powerful and emotive songs like "Hard Livin'" helped Keith Whitley gain recognition and eventually became one of the most respected and loved figures in country music.
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