Lyin' Cheatin Woman Chasin' Honky Tonkin' Whiskey
Loretta Lynn · Lyin' Cheatin Woman Chasin' Honky Tonkin' Whiskey Drinkin' [1983]
On the radio today a singer sang another hurtin' song
About a wife who sits and cries while her husband lays out all night long
When he finally staggers in he begs her to forgive him one more time
It's like I've heard it all before 'cause guess who I've got pictured in my mind.
It's lyin' cheatin' woman chasin' honky tonkin' whiskey drinkin' you
Somebody must be takin' notes while watchin' all the lowdown things you do
Who's the sorry so and so responsible for what I'm goin' through
It's lyin' cheatin' woman chasin' honky tonkin' whiskey drinkin' you.
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Every time I hear the one about your cheatin' heart it sure hits home
The radio sure tells it like it is every time I turn it on
Some woman's always hangin' on while waitin' for a man who's hangin' out
It's not hard to realize who thise country singer sings about.
It's lyin' cheatin' woman chasin' honky tonkin' whiskey drinkin' you
Somebody must be takin' notes while watchin' all the lowdown things you do
Who's the sorry so and so responsible for what I'm goin' through
It's lyin' cheatin' woman chasin' honky tonkin' whiskey drinkin' you.
It's lyin' cheatin' woman chasin' honky tonkin' whiskey drinkin' you...
Lyin' Cheatin Woman Chasin' Honky Tonkin' Whiskey
Loretta Lynn's 1983 recording of 'Lyin' Cheatin Woman Chasin' Honky Tonkin' Whiskey' stands as a quintessential example of her enduring ability to capture the raw, unfiltered spirit of the American working woman. Released on her self-titled album, the track continues her lifelong exploration of rural life, heartbreak, and the complexities of relationships in the heartland. With her signature storytelling voice and a blend of country and folk influences, Lynn delivers a narrative that resonates with authenticity, highlighting themes of infidelity and the relentless pursuit of pleasure often found in the honky tonk culture she helped define. This recording reinforces her status as a matriarch of the genre, offering a poignant reflection on the struggles and triumphs of her generation through a lens of both humor and sorrow.