Why Do I Put Up With You
Ferlin Husky · I Could Sing All Night Long [Capitol] [1966]
Ferlin Husky & Bettie Huskey
I don't know why I put up with you
I put up with you and the little things you do
I don't know why I put up with you
I put up with you the way I do.
You bring the kitchen to the bedroom while you're readin'
And I wake up with cheese and crackers in my hair
And when I go to take a shower I start screamin'
'Cause I get lost in your nylon jungle there.
Oh, I don't know why I put up with you
I put up with you the way I do.
You throw your clothes around the room in all directions
And then you wonder why my work is never done
The little workshop in the basement never seen you
I tell myself if the TV program's coming on.
I don't know why I put up with you
I put up with you the way I do.
--- Instrumental ---
I don't know why I put up with you
I put up with you the way I do.
At two o'clock I call and say we're goin' dancin'
To give you time to make your face and fix your hair
And eight o'clock we're runnin' in and out of dress shops
Because you say you have't got a thing to wear.
I don't know why I put up with you
I put up with you the way I do.
On Friday night you promised me that we'll go shopping
Because on Saturdays the sale is going off
But in the morning you say honey, I'm so sorry
I have forgot that today I'm playin' golf.
I don't know why I put up with you
I put up with you and the little things you do
I don't know why I put up with you
I put up with you the way I do...
About Why Do I Put Up With You
Ferlin Husky's "Why Do I Put Up With You" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery within the traditional country and pop balladry of the mid-1960s. Recorded for Capitol Records in 1966, the track exemplifies Husky's signature style, blending a warm, baritone delivery with a melodic structure that prioritized emotional resonance over complex instrumentation. The song reflects the era's focus on narrative storytelling, exploring themes of marital patience and the quiet frustrations of enduring a difficult relationship. Released on the album *I Could Sing All Night Long*, the recording showcases Husky's ability to craft intimate, relatable songs that resonated deeply with listeners of the time. While the specific chart performance of this single is not widely documented, its inclusion in his discography highlights his consistent output during a prolific period for Capitol. The song remains a testament to the enduring appeal of straightforward, heartfelt country music, capturing the specific voice and musical texture that defined Husky's contribution to the genre during the late 1960s.