Why Lady Why
Gary Morris
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Why lady why Do you keep me hangin' on? Why lady why Do you treat me like I've come and gone? You better make up your mind Make it or take it on home Why lady why Do you tell me that you will if you won't? Why lady why Do you treat me like you do if you don't? You better make up your mind Make it or take it on home Well, it's all over town You been slippin' around You been seein' somebody else I wanna hear it from you You got some talkin' to do Whatcha gotta say for yourself? Tell me, why lady why Do you tell me that you will if you won't? Why lady why Do you treat me like you do if you don't? You better make up your mind Make it or take it on home Well, it's all over town You been slippin' around You been seein' somebody else I wanna hear it from you You got some talkin' to do Whatcha gotta say for yourself? Tell me, why lady why Do you tell me that you will if you won't? Why lady why Do you treat me like you do if you don't? You better make up your mind Make it or take it on home Make up your mind Make it or take it on home
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Written by: EDDIE F. SETSER, GARY MORRIS
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Song Release"Why Lady Why" by Gary Morris was released in 1983.
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AlbumIt appears on his album "Why Lady Why," which is his second studio album.
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GenreThis song belongs to the Country genre, a style Gary Morris is particularly known for.
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Chart Performance"Why Lady Why" succeeded in reaching the top of the Billboard Country Music charts.
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Re-RecordingIn 1986, Morris re-recorded the song in a more pop-oriented style for his compilation album, "Hits."
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Original Composition"Why Lady Why" was originally written by Teddy Gentry and Rick Scott for the band Alabama, who released it in 1980.
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Music StyleIt consists of a soft ballad style that showcases Morris's powerful and emotive tenor voice.
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Subject MatterThe song talks about the heartache and confusion experienced after a break-up.
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Legacy"Why Lady Why" is often regarded as one of Gary Morris' signature songs and helped cement his place in country music history.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists, including Chad Brock, have covered "Why Lady Why" due to its popularity.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been frequently performed by Morris in his live shows and remains a crowd favorite.
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RecognitionIn addition to its chart success, "Why Lady Why" also helped Gary Morris earn several awards and nominations during the 1980s.
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Other ChartsAside from reaching #1 on the Billboard Country chart, the song also enjoyed success on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
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