I Know It's Not Been Easy Loving Me
Hank Williams Jr. · Other Songs - Hank Williams Jr.
But you always smile and kiss me just like everything's all right
With cruel words I've made you cry and hurt you constantly
And I know it's not been easy loving me
Cause I've shamed you and I've blamed you but you never let it change you
And through it all you've never once been untrue
And I'm glad you're my lady and thanks for staying with me
Cause I know it's not been easy loving me
[ steel ]
Through all your lonely heartaches you love me just the same
And looking back I see how wrong I was and I'm ashamed
But like an angel you forgave a man too blind to see
And I know it's not been easy loving me yes I know
it's not been easy loving me
I Know It's Not Been Easy Loving Me
Hank Williams Jr.'s "I Know It's Not Been Easy Loving Me" stands as a defining example of his raw, blues-infused country-rock style. Recorded during the height of his career, the track captures the artist's signature vocal grit and his ability to weave personal struggle into a broader narrative of heartbreak. The song reflects the turbulent emotional landscape often explored in his discography, blending traditional country structures with the electric energy that characterized his live performances. As a staple of his catalog, it remains a powerful testament to his influence on the outlaw country movement and his enduring legacy as a vocalist who could convey deep pain through sheer musical intensity.