Don't You Ever Get Tired (Of Hurting Me)

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"Don't You Ever Get Tired (Of Hurting Me)" is a country song written by Hank Cochran that was a hit single for Ray Price in 1965, reaching No. 11 on the Billboard chart. A later version by Ronnie Milsap in 1989 was Milsap's thirty-third number one single as a solo artist. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the chart. Other notable recordings of the song were done by Jack Greene and George Jones and by Price and Willie Nelson as a duet.  


Year:
1989
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You make my eyes run over all the time
You're happy when I'm out of my mind
You don't love me, but you won't let me be
Don't you ever get tired of hurtin' me

[Chorus]
You must think I look bad with a smile
For you haven't let me wear one
In such a long, long while
Still I keep running back, why must this be
Don't you ever get tired of hurtin' me

Someone must have hurt you long ago
But why take revenge on one who loves you so
You don't need me, but you won't let me be
Don't you ever get tired of hurtin' me

[Chorus]

Don't you ever get tired of hurtin' me

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George Jones

George Glenn Jones (born September 12, 1931) is an American country music singer known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice and phrasing, and his marriage to Tammy Wynette. more »

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Written by: HANK COCHRAN

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4 facts about this song

SONGWRITING AND RELEASES
1. The song "Don't You Ever Get Tired (Of Hurting Me)" was originally written by American songwriter Hank Cochran. The song has since been popularized by several artists in their respective albums. 2. The first known recording of the song was by Ray Price in 1965, released on his album "Love Life". 3. The tune was later covered by country music legend George Jones for his 1985 album, "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes". 4. Additionally, country-pop singer Ronnie Milsap included a version of the song on his 1989 album "Stranger Things Have Happened". 5. Furthermore, Willie Nelson released a rendition of "Don't You Ever Get Tired (Of Hurting Me)" on his 1995 album "Healing Hands of Time".
PERFORMANCE AND CHART PERFORMANCE
6. Ray Price's original version of the song charted on the Billboard country chart, reaching #11. 7. George Jones' cover of the song also gained some chart success, peaking at #14 on the Billboard country chart in 1989. 8. There are no known chart performances for the versions of the song by Ronnie Milsap or Willie Nelson.
COLLABORATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS
9. Willie Nelson's rendition of the song was performed as a duet with Ray Price. It was one of the many collaborations between Nelson and Price throughout their careers. 10. All versions of "Don't You Ever Get Tired (Of Hurting Me)" are recognized for their emotional weight and the distinctive interpretations each artist brings to the song, reflecting the artists' own styles and musical periods.
RECOGNITION AND LEGACY
11. Despite its releases by many prominent artists, the song doesn't seem to have received any known awards. 12. Nonetheless, "Don't You Ever Get Tired (Of Hurting Me)" is particularly remembered for its heartfelt lyrics expressing pain and longing, making it a classic in country and country-pop genres. 13. Also, this song is frequently recognized as a signature composition of Hank Cochran, who was inducted into the Country Music Songwriters Hall of Fame, and is celebrated for his contribution to the genre.

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