Dirt Under His Feet

Jean Shepard · Many Happy Hangovers [1966]

(Jimmy Gateley)



Once he loved me now I'm dirt under his feet

I was sure I'd found a love I had searched for

The perfect love with everything complete

Then one day he went away with another.



And I was tossed aside like dirt under his feet

Now he pretends not to know me

And he doesn't even speak

Once he loved me now I'm dirt under his feet.



--- Instrumental ---



I wonder if he ever thinks about me

When the long nights spell to let him see

He don't care but it's my prayer that he's happy

Even though I'm only dirt under his feet.



Now he pretends not to know me

And he doesn't even speak

Once he loved me now I'm dirt under his feet...

Once he loved me now I'm dirt under his feet