I May Be Used (But Baby I Ain't Used Up)

Waylon Jennings

About I May Be Used (But Baby I Ain't Used Up)

"I May Be Used (But Baby I Ain't Used Up)" is a song written by Bob McDill, and recorded by American country music artist Waylon Jennings. It was released in March 1984 as the third single from the album Waylon and Company. The song reached number 4 on the Hot Country Songs chart.


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Well my baby you're a looker and I know what you're looking for
You've been looking over, every man at the bar
Honey, I know I've got a few years on you
But if you're shopping around let me tell you a thing or two

Well I look a little rough and I got a few miles on me
My body needs work and my style ain't what it used to be
And honey I'll admit there's places where I'm wearing thin
But I ain't broke down, I just couldn't hold it in

[Chorus]
Well I may be worn, but baby I ain't worn out
Let me take you for a ride and I'll show you what I'm talking about
I guarantee, there's a lot of me left to love
Well I may be used but baby I ain't used up

I've been wrecked a few times and honey it shows I guess
There's been once or twice that you could say that I was repossessed
There's one little thing that I think ought to be understood
It ain't how you look, it's what you got under your hood

[Chorus]

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Waylon Jennings

Waylon Arnold Jennings (pronounced /ˈweɪlən ˈdʒɪnɪnz/; June 15, 1937 – February 13, 2002) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Jennings began playing guitar at eight and began performing at twelve on KVOW radio. He formed a band, The Texas Longhorns. Jennings worked as a D.J. on KVOW, KDAV, KYTI and KLLL. In 1958, Buddy Holly arranged Jennings' first recording session, of "Jolie Blon" and "When Sin Stops (Love Begins)". Holly hired him to play bass. During the "Winter Dance Party Tour," in Clear Lake, Iowa, Holly chartered a plane to arrive at the next venue. Jennings gave up his seat in the plane to J. P. Richardson, who was suffering from a cold. The flight that carried Holly, Richardson and Ritchie Valens crashed, on the day late… more »

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Written by: BOB MCDILL

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"I May Be Used (But Baby I Ain't Used Up)" is a song recorded by Waylon Jennings. It is an integral part of his album "Waylon and Company" which was released in 1983.
Artist's Background
Waylon Jennings was a significant player in the outlaw country music movement of the 1970s, which sought to return to the roots of country music and reject the polished sound of the Nashville mainstream scene at the time.
Album Success
"Waylon and Company" reached #12 on the Billboard Country Album charts, making it a successful album during its time. It contained several other hit singles apart from "I May Be Used (But Baby I Ain't Used Up)".
Song Theme
The song is about a person who acknowledges that they might be worn out due to the ups and downs of life, but they still have a lot to offer; essentially saying they aren't used up entirely.
Song Collaborators
The song was penned by the renowned songwriter Bob McDill, who has written various other hits during his long career in the music industry.
Song Performance
Although "I May Be Used (But Baby I Ain't Used Up)" wasn't released as a single, it is regularly performed by Jennings during his live shows and is well-received by his fans.
Impact and Influence
The song and its lyrics became iconic and continue to resonate with many listeners today, symbolizing resilience and tenacity, traits often admired in the country music genre.
Song Structure
"I May Be Used (But Baby I Ain't Used Up)" follows a verse-chorus-verse structure typical in country music, with a soulful blend of vocals and guitar chords.
Song Referencing
The song has been referenced and covered by multiple other artists acknowledging its memorable lyrics and timeless appeal.
Distinctive Style
The song carries Jennings' distinctive 'outlaw country' style, a sub-genre of country music that developed as a reaction to the commercial practices of Nashville's music industry.

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