I Walked Away From The Wreck

Loretta Lynn · Alone With You [1972]

I walked away from the wreck of our love affair

And no one knew how I was hurt because I lie

I walked away from the wreck but it broke my heart

And I'm off myself and broken inside.

And when I see you with her I still wanna scream

It's like a bad, bad dream that never seems to end

I walked away from the wreck of our love affair

But I'll never never be the same again.

--- Instrumental ---

I saw the danger ahead but I paid no mind

For it seemed such harmless fun at the start

Too fight the crowd, too much wine, too much playing round

Then came the crash and my world fell apart.

And when I see you with her I still wanna scream

It's like a bad, bad dream that never seems to end

I walked away from the wreck of our love affair

But I'll never never be the same again...

I Walked Away From The Wreck

Loretta Lynn's 'I Walked Away From The Wreck' appears on her 1972 album *Alone With You*, a recording that exemplifies her signature blend of country storytelling and raw emotional honesty. As a defining voice of the American folk and country tradition, Lynn often explored themes of resilience, heartbreak, and the complexities of rural life in her discography. This track reflects her ability to craft narratives that resonate deeply with listeners, capturing the quiet strength found in moving on after personal turmoil. The song stands as part of her broader catalog of works that have cemented her legacy as a chronicler of the human experience through music.