Kids Say the Darndest Things
Tammy Wynette
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Kids say the darndest things, Have you ever listened close to the games they play, Or the little songs they sing? Last night dressed up in high heeled shoes, And wearing my old hat, My four year old said: "I want to divorce." Now where did she hear that? Kids say the darndest things, Have you ever listened close to the games they play, Or the little songs they sing? Last night as I watched TV, Our one rushed through the door. "Mommy, Daddy's telling someone on the phone, "Don't you call me here no more." Kids say the darndest things, Have you ever listened close to the games they play, Or the little songs they sing? "I bet my Daddy can whip your Daddy, But Daddy's never home." "And I think Mommy's worried 'bout him, 'Cause she cried all night long." Kids say the darndest things, Have you ever listened close to the games they play, Or the little songs they sing? You never know what they learn at school, Or what they're thinking of. My first grader just said a four letter word, And it sure wasn't love. Kids say the darndest things, Have you ever listened close to the games they play, Or the little songs they sing? Kids say the darndest things, Have you ever listened close to the games they play, Or the little songs they sing?
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Written by: BILLY SHERRILL, GLENN SUTTON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
About the Artist"Kids Say the Darndest Things" is performed by Tammy Wynette, who is often referred to as the 'First Lady of Country Music'.
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Release DateThis song was released in 1973, marking the height of Wynette's musical career.
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Chart PerformanceOn Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart, "Kids Say the Darndest Things" reached number one. It stayed there for a single week and spent a total of 13 weeks on the chart.
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Album DetailsThis single is a track from the album "Let's Get Together," which peaked at number five on the Billboard Country Albums chart.
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Song ThemeLike many of Wynette's songs, "Kids Say the Darndest Things" is a narrative, telling the story of a mother who learns about her husband's affair through their children's innocent remarks.
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Fame FactorTammy Wynette is perhaps best known for her big hit "Stand By Your Man," but "Kids Say the Darndest Things" is one of her many top-charting singles.
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SongwriterThis classic country song was penned by Billy Sherrill and Glenn Sutton, who frequently collaborated with Tammy Wynette.
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Award NominationFor her performance of "Kids Say the Darndest Things," Tammy Wynette received a Grammy nomination in 1974.
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LegacyEven decades after its initial release, "Kids Say the Darndest Things" is considered a classic and is soundly encapsulated within the traditional canon of country music.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, several artists like Lorrie Morgan and Lynn Anderson have covered "Kids Say the Darndest Things," paying tribute to Wynette's influential role in country music.
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