Don't Play the Game
Waylon Jennings · Six Strings Away [Bear Family] [1999]
The hardest thing you ever do
Is love yourself, that gal don't love you
She'll cause you sleepless nights and endless pain
But if you don't like the rules don't play the game.
Everytime that girl walks by
Your heart will ache your very soul will die
But love's one sided it's just yourself to blame
And if you don't like the rules don't play the game.
You think by now I see the fool I've been
Given my heart a chance to win
Well, I do but I don't, I will but I won't
Deep inside I know I'll do again.
The hardest thing you ever do
Is love yourself, that gal don't love you
With love one sided it's just yourself to blame
And if you don't like the rules don't play the game.
If you don't like the rules don't play the game...
Don't Play the Game
Waylon Jennings delivers a quintessential outlaw country performance on 'Don't Play the Game,' a track that embodies the rebellious spirit of his era. Recorded for the album 'Six Strings Away,' this song showcases Jennings' signature vocal style and his mastery of the steel guitar, central to the genre's sound. The recording reflects the mid-to-late 1990s reissue quality of the Bear Family collection, preserving the raw energy of his earlier work. As a staple of his discography, the song captures the essence of the 'Outlaw' movement, emphasizing personal freedom and resistance to mainstream expectations. It stands as a testament to Jennings' enduring influence on country music, offering a direct connection to the era's most iconic artists and their shared musical language.