Never Again (Will I Knock on Your Door)
Hank Williams
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Oh you know that I've come back and we've tried it all over But each time my dear, it was worse than before Now my heart is broke, it's sad and it's sore So never again will I knock on your door Oh you know that I love you no other will do Please tell me darlin' why can't you be true But now you are gone, it's over and so Never again will I knock on your door Someday you'll be so lonely and blue Then you will know just how much I love you But now you are gone, it's over and so Never again will I knock on your door Many a night I've cried over you Hoping and prayin' some day you'd be true But now you are gone, it's over I know So never again will I knock on your door Oh you know that I love you no other will do Please tell me darlin' why can't you be true But now you are gone, it's over and so Never again will I knock on your door
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Written by: HANK WILLIAMS, SR.
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10 facts about this song
Songwriting"Never Again (Will I Knock On Your Door)" is one of Hank Williams's earliest songs. Williams was exceptionally gifted in songwriting, which is evident in this poignant track about heartbreak and rejection.
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Release DateThis song was released in 1947, marking the beginning of Williams' recording career. It was his debut single under the MGM Records.
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DurationThe song duration is about 2 minutes and 47 seconds, representative of a typical country song length during this era.
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Style"Never Again (Will I Knock On Your Door)" is a classic country song, reflecting Williams' deep Southern roots and his signature mournful, sincere vocal style.
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InfluencesWilliams has cited his primary influence for this song as being pre-World War ii rural church music, also known as sacred harp music.
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PopularityDespite its not reaching the top of the music charts, this song is iconic in its own right as it helped to establish Hank Williams as a unique, noteworthy voice in the country music scene.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Never Again (Will I Knock On Your Door)" talks about a man determining never to return to a lover who jilted him. This theme of heartbreak and despair is a common theme in Williams' discography.
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Live PerformancesThis song marked the transition of Hank Williams from performing in lowly-paid gigs to larger venues, which were a reflection of his burgeoning popularity.
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LegacyThe song's legacy lies not in chart performance but in the impact it had on shaping Hank Williams' early career and contributing to the signature sound he would become famous for in country music history.
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Musical StructureThe simplicity of the musical structure in "Never Again (Will I Knock On Your Door)" – featuring primarily Williams' vocals and his guitar – was the bedrock of his sound and would prove to heavily influence future generations of country musicians.
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