Sometimes Late At Night
Hank Williams Sr. · Other Songs - Hank Williams Sr.
When our (a) friends are fast a- (e) sleep,
You say you'd like to take a stroll with (b7) me,
Tho (e) we are wed to others, and (a) it may not be (e) right,
I have (a) longed to hold you (e) in my arms,
(b7) sometimes late at (e) night.
Chorus:
I've (a) cried myself to sleep,
A (e) thousand times or more,
But when I dream of you, my heart is (b7) light,
No (e) matter what our friends may (e7) say,
And (a) it may not be (e) right,
I (a) love you so, you (e) know I'll go,
(b7) sometimes late at (e) night.
Repeat chorus.
Sometimes Late At Night
Hank Williams Sr.'s 'Sometimes Late At Night' stands as a quintessential example of his late-night country storytelling, blending melancholic fiddle work with a haunting vocal delivery. Recorded during the height of his career, the track exemplifies the genre-defining acoustic style that would become the cornerstone of American country music. The song captures the introspective mood of the late hours, reflecting on the passage of time and the weight of personal struggles through simple, relatable lyrics. As part of his extensive discography, this recording showcases Williams' ability to convey deep emotion without relying on complex arrangements, relying instead on the raw power of his voice and the starkness of the instrumentation. It remains a staple in collections of classic country ballads, illustrating his enduring influence on the genre's narrative tradition.