You're Out Doing What I'm Here Doing Without

Gene Watson, Farewell Party Band

About You're Out Doing What I'm Here Doing Without

"You're Out Doing What I'm Here Doing Without" is a song written by Allen Frizzell and Bo Roberts, and recorded by American country music artist Gene Watson. It was released in March 1983 as the first single from the album Sometimes I Get Lucky. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


Year:
1990
2:31
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#2

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You've been staying out late
Almost every night
While I sit home and wait for you
Sometimes until it's daylight

You think that I'm a fool
That I don't know what it's all about
But I think that you're out doing
What I'm here doing without

Girl, I wanna tell you that you're
Late hours are bringing me down
You're so tired when you come home at night
That you don't even care that I'm around

If you'd just love me like you used to
You'd make me wanna jump and shout
But I think that you're out doing
What I'm here doing without

I think that you're out doing

It's a sad situation when you don't
Get no loving at home
And if you don't watch your step, girl
You're gonna find yourself all alone

Still you think that you can get by
As long as you can keep me in doubt
But, I think that you're out doing
What I'm here doing without

I don't know how long that I can put up
With what you're putting me through
Half the time I don't know
Where you are or what you are up to

And you don't even care when
You think that I'm a little put out
And I think that you're out doing
What I'm here doing without

Well, I know that you're out doing
What I'm here doing without

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Gene Watson

Gary Gene Watson (born October 11, 1943) is an American country singer. He is most famous for his 1975 hit "Love in the Hot Afternoon," his 1982 hit "Fourteen Carat Mind," and his signature song "Farewell Party." Watson's long career has notched six number ones, 23 top tens and over 75 charted singles. more »

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Written by: ALLEN FRIZZELL, BO ROBERTS

Lyrics © DESERT ROSE MUSIC , SKI SLOPE MUSIC

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13 facts about this song

Song Classification
"You're Out Doing What I'm Here Doing Without" is classified as country music.
Album Appearance
The song is from Gene Watson's album, "At Last," released in 1985 by MCA Records.
Songwriters
The lyrics for "You're Out Doing What I'm Here Doing Without" were penned by renowned songwriters Johnny MacRae and Bob Morrison.
Chart Rankings
Despite its popularity among Gene Watson's fans, the single did not really feature on any noteworthy charts.
Music Video
There's no official music video for the song.
Themes
The song is notable for its deeply emotional and melancholic undertones, typical in traditional country ballads, dealing with themes of heartbreak and loss.
Distinctive Style
Gene Watson's traditional country and honky tonk sound are manifest in "You're Out Doing What I'm Here Doing Without."
Unofficial Videos
Though an official music video doesn't exist, several fan-created lyric videos and slide shows featuring the song can be found on YouTube.
Live Performances
Watson often included the song in his setlist for performances and concerts during the 80s & 90s, showcasing his strong emotional connection to the lyrics.
Music Career Information
This song is a part of Gene Watson's prolific music career that spans over five decades with more than 20 studio albums and several chart-topping hits in the country music genre.
Recognition
While the song isn't one of Watson's best-known songs, it's highly regarded by hardcore traditional country fans for maintaining the genre's authenticity.
Vocal Showcase
"You're Out Doing What I'm Here Doing Without" is an excellent showcase of Watson's dynamic vocal range and his ability to imbue each line of the song with palpable emotion.
Production
The song’s production, true to the traditional country sound of the time, predominantly featured instruments like the pedal steel guitar, drums, and piano.

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