No One Will Ever Know

Hank Williams

About No One Will Ever Know

"No One Will Ever Know" is a song written by Fred Rose and Mel Forre. It was originally associated with country icon Hank Williams when it was issued as a posthumous single in 1957.


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[C] No one will ever know [F] my heart is [C] breaking
Al[G]though a million teardrops start to [C] flow
I`ll cry myself to sleep [F] and wake up [C] smiling
I`ll [G] miss you but no one will ever [C] know

I`ll [G] tell them we grew tired of each [C] other
And [D] realized our dreams could never [G] be
I`ll [C] even make believe [F] I never [C] loved you
Then no [G] one will ever know the truth but [C] me

[C]No one will ever know [F] how much I`m [C] pineing
Each [G] time the past comes back to haunt me [C] so
No one will ever see [F] the tears I`m [C] hiding
You`ve [G] hurt me but no one will ever [C] know

I`ll [G] tell then I found true love with [C] another
That [D] I was glad the day you set me [G] free
I`ll [C] even make believe [F] I never [C] loved you 
Then no [G] one will ever know the truth but [C] me

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Hank Williams

Hank Williams (/hæŋk wɪljəmz /; September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953), born Hiram King Williams, was an American singer-songwriter and musician regarded as one of the most important country music artists of all time. Williams recorded 35 singles (five released posthumously) that would place in the Top 10 of the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart, including 11 that ranked number one. more »

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Written by: FRED ROSE, MEL FOREE

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"No One Will Ever Know" is not actually an original song by Hank Williams. It was written by Mel Foree and Fred Rose in 1945.
Cover Version
Hank Williams only played a cover version of the song, like many other artists such as Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, and Johnny Cash.
Popularity
Although Hank Williams was known for his classic style, "No One Will Ever Know" wasn't one of his most popular songs.
Genre Classification
The song is classified as country and honky-tonk, a style of music associated with the southern United States, especially rural areas.
Recording Reality
There is no recorded version of Hank Williams performing "No One Will Ever Know" that exists today. However, it is known that he used to perform it live in his shows.
Song Style
The song is known for its melancholic lyrics and soulful melody, which is representative of many of Hank Williams' songs.
Artistic Interpretations
Unlike most songs, "No One Will Ever Know" was not associated with only one artist. Multiple artists, apart from Hank Williams, have covered this song throughout history, commonly in the country and rock and roll genres.
Lyric Theme
The lyrics of “No One Will Ever Know” deals with themes of heartbreak, loss, and unexpressed feelings, which Hank Williams was known for injecting into his songs.
Song Legacy
Hank Williams' rendition of "No One Will Ever Know" played a significant role in establishing his reputation as a talented interpreter of songs.
Live Performances
This song was a common feature in Hank Williams' live shows, which were known for their raw energy and emotive performances. Descriptions of his rendition recount a profound sincerity that moved audiences.

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