Heart Full Of Love
Hank Thompson · Other Songs - Hank Thompson
(Eddy Arnold - Steve Nelson - Roy Soehnel)
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I traded a heart full of love for a handful of kisses
That you were just throwing away
I traded a lifetime of dream for a few carefree moments
That you felt like wasting that day
If I had known you didn't care I wouldn't be so blue
Cause I'd have left my heart at home and played the game like you
I'm hoping that you had your fun cause that handful of kisses
Has broken my trusting heart in two
I gave you a love that was true for a heart that was fickle
I wish I had known at the time
You had me fooled for a while cause I thought that you meant it
When you said that you would be mine
But now that we have said goodbye I see the light of day
I had a moment of happiness but what a price to pay
I traded a heart full of love for a handful of kisses
That you were just throwing away
Heart Full Of Love
Hank Thompson's 'Heart Full Of Love' stands as a quintessential example of the Texas honky-tonk tradition, blending country storytelling with a driving rhythm that defined the genre in the 1950s. Recorded during a pivotal era for the outlaw country sound, the track captures the raw emotion of heartbreak and resilience characteristic of Thompson's discography. The song features a signature acoustic guitar riff and a vocal delivery that emphasizes the narrative of enduring love despite life's hardships. As a staple of his catalog, it reflects the broader cultural impact of country music in shaping regional identity and remains a defining recording for fans of classic honky-tonk and early country rock.