You're Gonna Change
Hank Williams
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You wore out a brand new trunk Packin' and unpackin' all of your junk Your daddy's mad, done got peeved You're gonna change or I'm gonna leave This ain't right and that is wrong Just keep naggin' me all the day long It's gotta stop, I don't mean please You're gonna change or I'm gonna leave You're gonna change your way of livin' Change the things you do Stop doin' all the things that you oughten too Your daddy's gone mad, he's done got peeved You're gonna change or you're gonna have to leave Every time you get mad You pack your rags and go back to dad Tell him lies he don't believe You're gonna change or I'm a-gonna leave Only way to keep a woman happy Make her do what's right Love her every mornin', bawl her every night Your daddy's mad, he's done got peeved You're gonna change or I'm gonna leave
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Written by: HANK WILLIAMS SR.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Genre"You're Gonna Change" belongs to the genre of country music that combines elements of folk and blues.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1949 which forms the early phase of Hank Williams's career.
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The Song WriterHank Williams himself wrote the song "You're Gonna Change (Or I'm Gonna Leave)" emphasizing his skill as a songwriter.
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InfluenceThe song showcases Williams's influence from Southern gospel tradition, featuring significant elements of sorrow and redemption.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached No. 4 on the Billboard Country Singles chart, marking Hank Williams's presence in the music industry.
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Record LabelThe song was released by MGM Records, a major American record label at the time.
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ThemeThe song adheres to a theme of ultimatums and the promise of leaving if things don't change, representative of the raw and real themes in traditional country music.
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Hank Williams's HealthAt the time of recording this song, Williams was battling health issues, including alcoholism, which added a layer of authenticity to his songs.
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Cover VersionsThe song's popularity led to a number of cover versions by artists such as Ray Charles, revealing the song's influence across other musical genres.
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Use in Media"You’re Gonna Change (or I’m Gonna Leave)" was featured in episode 8 of season 1 of the television series ‘The Punisher,’ attesting to its enduring popularity.
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