I’m so Lonesome I Could Cry – Hank Williams
“I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” is a classic country music song written and performed by Hank Williams. It was released in 1949 and has since become one of his most beloved and enduring songs.
The song features Williams’ trademark storytelling style, with poignant lyrics about loneliness and heartbreak. The chorus includes the famous lines, “I’m so lonesome I could cry / I could cry, I could cry, I could cry.”
Despite its melancholy tone, “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” has been covered by numerous artists over the years and has become a classic in the country music canon. Some of the most notable cover versions include those by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Al Green.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was reportedly inspired by Williams’ own personal struggles with loneliness and isolation. Williams was known for his troubled personal life, which included struggles with alcoholism and marital problems.
“I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” is widely regarded as one of the greatest country music songs of all time. In 2003, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in recognition of its lasting cultural significance.
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October 17, 2022 @ 2:48 am
Just love his songs,makes me think of days gone by,brings tears to my eyes.Thank you Net Hugs.Blessings
December 24, 2018 @ 5:06 pm
Been a long, long time since I have heard him
February 19, 2018 @ 7:33 pm
What a great singer…I was brought up with his music as a child and loved every moment of it..My whole Family was country..So sad he passed away at such a young age..RIP HANK!!!
August 25, 2016 @ 6:23 am
I just love his music and have since I was a child
August 25, 2016 @ 6:24 am
My Aunts used to babysit us and that is all thy played and I loved it
July 13, 2016 @ 7:47 pm
Hank Williams was one of a kind. So gifted yet so troubled. It’s so sad we lost him way too young. I loved every song he wrote and sang. He left us with such a beautiful legacy of his songs. RIP Hank Williams
February 21, 2016 @ 6:20 pm
Jerry Byrd play steel on this and he had a gifted touch and tone. Truly a great record. J P
January 17, 2016 @ 5:34 pm
Bring more of those good ole Country Music songs, love em! Give me some Conway Twitty, please.
January 12, 2016 @ 8:17 am
love him.
December 26, 2015 @ 8:21 pm
I just Hank Williams music! One of the best.
December 7, 2015 @ 10:29 pm
Lived in Texas in the fifty’s, heard nothing but Country Western music, liked most of it, especially Hank Williams!
December 2, 2015 @ 11:09 am
hANK IS STILL THE BEST EVER
November 30, 2015 @ 9:43 pm
My brother liked to sing and play Hank Williams songs. I learned to enjoy country music when I was just a child as my brother was 12 years older than me.
November 30, 2015 @ 2:25 pm
Lonesome? To have a friend, you have to be one… It works !!!
November 30, 2015 @ 12:49 pm
love it
November 30, 2015 @ 12:48 pm
Hank is awesome Sr. that is