Born
Bill Anderson · The First 10 Years: 1956-1966 [2011]
(Born, born) on the day I was born everyone laughed but I cried
They say I was born with a silver tear in my eye
Must have been I felt the wind that cold November morn
And I knew it would blow me no good from the day I was born.
I was born at an early age and that's when I'll die
You've seen to that by loving then saying goodbye
You held me near then left me here forsaken and forlorn
And I'm sittin' here now wishin' I'd never been born.
For I was born to love one woman, born to be with you
You were born to hurt me, born to be untrue
Some loves come up roses but my love came up thorns
And I'm sittin' here now wishin' I'd never been born.
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Born to love one woman, born to be with you
You were born to hurt me, born to be untrue
Some loves come up roses but my love came up thorns
And I'm sittin' here now wishin' I'd never been born.
Yes, I'm sittin' here now wishin' I'd never been born...
Born - Bill Anderson
Bill Anderson's "Born" stands as a quintessential example of his signature country storytelling, capturing the universal human experience of coming into the world with warmth and humility. Recorded for his 2011 retrospective album, The First 10 Years: 1956-1966, the track showcases Anderson's mastery of the acoustic guitar and his ability to weave personal narrative into broader themes of identity and destiny. As a defining voice in modern country music, Anderson's delivery on this recording reflects the polished yet authentic sound that characterized his career spanning over five decades. The song serves as a gentle reminder of the simple joys found in existence, reinforcing his reputation as a master of the ballad and a chronicler of everyday life in the American South.