I'll Be A Bachelor Till I Die
Hank Thompson · Hank Thompson & His Brazos Val [2003]
I'll sit up in your parlor let you cool me with your fan
I'll listen to your troubles and pet you when you cry
But get that marrying out of your head I'll be a bachelor till I die
I done my honky tonkin' round and had a lot of fun
But somehow I can't understand how one and one makes one
I like to cuddle near you and listen to you lie
But get that marrying out of your head I'll be a bachelor till I die
[ fiddle - steel ]Now if you want a help mate you're
just wasting lots of time
Cause I'm afraid of church bells how they scare me when they chime
I've seen those married people just up and say goodbye
So keep that marrying out of your head I'll be a bachelor till I die
This freedom's mighty precious in this land of liberty
I've seen what matrimony's done to better men than me
I don't mind keeping comp'ny with the apple of my eye
But keep that marrying out of your head I'll be a bachelor till I die
I'll Be A Bachelor Till I Die
Hank Thompson's 'I'll Be A Bachelor Till I Die' stands as a defining anthem of the Texas honky-tonk tradition, capturing the bittersweet resilience of the working-class heart. Recorded with his signature acoustic guitar and fiddle-driven arrangement, the track exemplifies the genre's focus on personal struggle and enduring hope. Released on the album Hank Thompson & His Brazos Val, the song reflects Thompson's mastery of storytelling, where simple melodies convey complex emotions regarding love, loss, and the promise of a better tomorrow. As a staple of his discography, the recording remains a powerful representation of mid-20th century country music's ability to resonate with universal human experiences through its raw, unadorned delivery.