About the song
Hank Williams’ “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” is a timeless country music ballad that has captivated audiences for decades. Released in 1949, the song became a number-one hit on the Billboard Country & Western chart, solidifying Williams’ status as one of the most influential singer-songwriters of his generation.
The song’s intro immediately sets the stage with a haunting guitar riff and Williams’ distinctive, soulful vocals. The lyrics explore themes of loneliness, heartbreak, and the search for love, painting a vivid picture of a man struggling with his emotions.
One of the song’s most memorable aspects is its powerful chorus, in which Williams sings, “I’m so lonesome I could cry.” The chorus’s repetitive refrain further reinforces the song’s central theme of despair and longing.
The song’s production is simple yet effective, with Williams’ acoustic guitar providing the primary accompaniment. The arrangement allows his vocals and the lyrics to take center stage, creating a raw and intimate atmosphere.
“I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” is a testament to the power of storytelling through music. Its timeless melody, evocative lyrics, and Williams’ soulful performance have made it a beloved classic that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. The song’s enduring popularity is a testament to Williams’ talent and his ability to create music that transcends time and genre.
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Lyrics
Awful pretty song
I think one of the prettiest things that I ever had the pleasure of comin’ up with
I’m So Lonesome, I Could Cry
Hear that lonesome whippoorwill
He sounds too blue to fly
The midnight train is whining low
I’m so lonesome, I could cry
I’ve never seen a night so long
And time goes crawling by
The moon just went behind the clouds
To hide its face and cry
Did you ever see a robin weep
When leaves begin to die?
Like me, he’s lost the will to live
I’m so lonesome, I could cry
The silence of a falling star
Lights up a purple sky
And as I wonder where you are
I’m so lonesome, I could cry
That’s a good one
It’s a lonesome song, ain’t it?
Ain’t that lonesome, woo
Now you can’t get any much lonesome right, can you?
Want to whip a will so lonesome it can’t fly
He done got lonesome, man
He needs some company, bad