I'd Still Want You
Hank Williams
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I could shame you 'til you hide your face And drag you right down in disgrace But what good would it do I know I'd still want you I could tell the world you're doin' wrong That I was stringin' you along And if it all were true I know I'd still want you This world with me might sympathize When I got through with all my lies But I'd be just as blue 'Cause my heart would still want you Cry, oh, Lord I could tell my friends I threw you down And slander your name all over town But what good would it do I know I'd still want you If I said I'm happy to be free The only one I'd fool is me Because it isn't true I know I'd still want you What's the use to say that you're no good When I'd crawl back if I could No matter what you do I know I'd still want you Cry, oh, Lord I could smile and say that I don't care And then go home and pull my hair But what good would it do I know I'd still want you I could say that someone put me wise And get revenge by telling lies But when I got all through I know I'd still want you If the things I said was to break your heart I'd be the first to take your part 'Cause if all these lies were true I know I'd still want you Cry, oh, Lord
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Written by: WILLIAMS, SR.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"I'd Still Want You" is a country music song written by famed American singer-songwriter Hank Williams. He was renowned in the world of music not only for his great voice but also for his songwriting skills.
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Release TimeThis song was released posthumously in 1953, following Williams' sudden death at the tender age of 29 on New Year's Day.
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Album Details"I'd Still Want You" can be found on the album "Hank Williams as Luke the Drifter", an alias he often used for moralizing songs and recitations.
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Performance StyleAs with most of Hank Williams' songs, "I'd Still Want You" offers a straightforward and unpretentious presentation, masterfully embedded with heartfelt emotion.
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Chart PerformanceLike many Hank Williams' songs, "I'd Still Want You" was well-received and made its way to the Billboard Country Singles chart.
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Musical InfluenceLike much of Williams' work, "I'd Still Want You" demonstrates the influence of traditional folk and blues music on his songwriting style and performance.
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Song Theme"I'd Still Want You" is a powerful love song about unrequited love, a theme that is frequently seen in country music and one that Hank Williams often revisited in his songs.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, the song has been covered by multiple artists, showcasing the timeless appeal of Hank Williams' music.
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Recording MethodMuch like other songs of its era, "I'd Still Want You" was recorded using a single microphone, lending it an intimate, live feel.
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LegacyToday, "I'd Still Want You", like many other Hank Williams' compositions, is seen as a cornerstone of classic country music and celebrates his commitment to writing deeply emotive, simple songs.
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