Letters Have No Arms

Ray Price · The Honky Tonk Years (1950-1966) [Bear Family (Ger [1996]

(Cindy Walker)

I just got your letter, dear sweetheart

And darling, I miss you oh, so much

Your letter has cheered me but I'm lonesome

Lonesome just to feel your loving touch.

Letters have no arms dear to hold me

Kisses on paper are so cold

These sweet things you write in your letter

I wanna be with you dear when told.

Letters never bring me the touch of your hand

Or none of your sweet loving charms

I get so lonesome for you darling

And you know that letters have no arms.

--- Instrumental ---

Letters have no arms dear to hold me

Kisses on paper are so cold

These sweet things you write in your letter

I wanna be with you dear when told.

Letters never bring me the touch of your hand

Or none of your sweet loving charms

I get so lonesome for you darling

And you know that letters have no arms...

Letters Have No Arms

Ray Price's "Letters Have No Arms" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery in the honky tonk genre, blending country storytelling with a distinct Texas swing influence. Recorded during the height of his career, the track exemplifies the emotional depth and rhythmic drive that defined his work on albums like The Honky Tonk Years. Price's delivery captures the weary yet resilient spirit of the working man, a theme central to his discography from the early 1950s through the 1960s. The song's enduring appeal lies in its ability to convey complex feelings of heartbreak and resilience without relying on explicit narrative, allowing listeners to project their own experiences onto the melody. As a staple of the Texas honky tonk tradition, it remains a powerful representation of the era's musical landscape and Price's significant contribution to country music history.