Don't You Ever Get Tired

Dottie West · A Legend in My Time/The Sound of Country Music [Co [2004]

(Hank Cochran)



You make my eyes run over all the time

You're happy when I'm out of my mind

You don't love me but you won't let me be

Don't you ever get tired of hurtin' me?



You must think I look bad with a smile

For you haven't let me have one in such a long, long while

Still I keep coming back, how can this be

Don't you ever get tired of hurtin' me?



You must think I look bad with a smile

For you haven't let me have one in such a long, long while

Still I keep coming back, how can this be

Don't you ever get tired of hurtin' me?...

Don't You Ever Get Tired

Dottie West's 'Don't You Ever Get Tired' stands as a defining track from her 2004 compilation, 'A Legend in My Time/The Sound of Country Music.' Recorded during the height of her career in the 1960s and 70s, the song exemplifies the honky-tonk and country pop styles that characterized her work for RCA Victor. West's powerful vocals deliver a message of enduring love and resilience, themes central to her discography which often blended traditional country instrumentation with polished pop sensibilities. The recording captures the essence of the era's female country artists who brought both strength and vulnerability to their performances. As part of her extensive catalog, this track remains a testament to her ability to craft memorable melodies that resonated with audiences across generations.