Easy (Country Version)
Lionel Richie · Tuskegee [2012]
But I just can't stand the pain
Girl I'm leavin' you tomorrow
Seems to me girl
You know I've done all I can
You see I begged, stole and I borrowed
Yeah
That's why I'm easy
I'm easy like Sunday morning, yeah
That's why I'm easy, so easy
I'm easy like Sunday morning
Why in the world
Would anybody wanna put chains on me?
I've paid my dues to make it
Everybody wants me to be
What they want me to be
But I'm not happy when I try to fake it
That's why I'm easy, yeah
I'm easy like Sunday morning
That's why I'm easy, so easy
That's why I'm easy like Sunday morning
I wanna be high, so high
I wanna be free to know
The things I do are right
I wanna be free
Just me, oh baby
That's why I'm easy
Easy like Sunday morning
That's why I'm easy, so easy
Yes, I'm easy like Sunday morning, oh
That's why I'm easy
I'm easy like Sunday morning, oh yeah
That's why I'm easy
I'm so easy, so easy
I'm easy like Sunday morning, morning, morning
(Thank you, Willie)
(Yeah, thank you)
Easy (Country Version)
Lionel Richie's 'Easy (Country Version)' reimagines his signature ballad through a distinct country lens, showcasing his versatility beyond traditional R&B and pop. Released on the 2012 album Tuskegee, this recording highlights Richie's enduring ability to adapt his smooth vocal style to different genres while maintaining the emotional core of his work. The track serves as a testament to his broad appeal and willingness to experiment with instrumentation and arrangement throughout his long career. By revisiting a classic hit with a new sonic identity, Richie demonstrates how his catalogue continues to evolve, bridging the gap between his soulful origins and the storytelling traditions of country music. This version stands as a notable song in his extensive discography, offering listeners a fresh perspective on a beloved composition.