Fly Trouble
Hank Williams
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Did you ever sit straight up in bed With somethin' a circlin' round ya head An ya swat at it as it wizzes by And it's just one pesky little fly You shake ya head an twitch ya nose And settle down to sweep ya floors And when ya just about to dose, fly trouble Buzz buzz buzz goes that busy little fly Buzz buzz buzz he's takin' off an hide You roll the paper up nice and tight And wait around for him to light But theirs a fly that's a liven right Buzz buzz buzz Now the toughest hide grows on a mule Cause he's a bulky stubborn fool He likes to look at you and glare An never even move a hair But when his muscles start to twitch An when his tail begins to swish That mule ain't bothered with an itch...fly trouble (chorus)buzz buzz buzz goes that busy little pest buzz buzz buzz that mule can't get no rest He shakes his head an bats his eye An kicks his heels up to the sky Did you ever see a jass ack cry Buzz buzz buzz Now you pick a perfect night in June When flowers are bloomin' beneath the moon And ya light of love is shinin' bright An you tell ya self tonight's the night Ya brace ya self an ya courage grows An on ya knees where you would propose When somethin' bights you on the nose, fly trouble Buzz buzz buzz goes that busy little thing Buzz buzz buzz you swat an loose the ring You fan the air as he goes by An stick ya finger in your eye Hit everything except that fly Buzz buzz buzz
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Written by: BIGGS, ROSE, WILDS
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Fly Trouble" is classified under the genre of country music, per Hank Williams' signature style.
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ReleaseThe song was released posthumously in 1953, making it part of the final collection of Hank Williams' music released shortly after his death.
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LyricsWilliams is well-known for the emphasis he put on lyrics and storytelling. "Fly Trouble" features an interesting blend of humor and frustration, as it describes the annoyance of dealing with a persistent fly.
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InspirationThe song is said to be inspired by Williams' real-life experiences during his tours. His experiences on the road and in unfamiliar hotels with flies continually buzzed around him.
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Recording DetailsAlthough Williams' recording studio sessions were often well-documented, "Fly Trouble" was one of the few recordings where the specifics of who played on the song other than Hank Williams are not well documented.
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Song popularityThe song was not one of Williams' chart-topping tracks, but it is still appreciated by fans for its unique premise and its representation of Williams' knack for making common, simple occurrences into engaging song stories.
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Duration"Fly Trouble" has a relatively short duration, typically characteristic of Williams' songs and of the era it was produced in. The song runs for approximately 2 minutes and 45 seconds.
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SongwritingThe song was not solely written by Hank Williams. "Fly Trouble" was co-written by Fred Rose, who aided Williams in refining numerous songs throughout his career.
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Album"Fly Trouble" is included in the Hank Williams' album "I Won't Be Home No More," which was released posthumously.
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Vinyl ReleaseThe original song was released in the form of a 78 RPM, in line with the format popular during the time it was released.
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ImmortalizationLike many of Hank Williams' songs, "Fly Trouble" has been covered by various artists over the years, showing the lasting influence of Williams' music.
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Signature Style"Fly Trouble," in line with many of Hank Williams' songs, is marked by his distinctive, emotive vocal style. Delivered with an authentic country twang, the song is a quintessential representation of Williams''s sound.
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