Walking The Floor Over You
Hank Thompson · Other Songs - Hank Thompson
Writer Ernest Tubb
You left me and you went away,
You said that you'd be back in just a day,
You've broken your promise and you left me all alone,
I don't know why you did dear,
but I do know that you're gone.
CHORUS: I'm walking the floor over you,
I can't sleep a wink that is true.
I'm hoping and I'm praying as my heart breaks right
in two, Walking the floor over you.
Now darling you know I love you well,
I love you more than I can ever tell,
I thought that you wanted me and always would be mine,
But you went and left me here with troubled mind.
CHORUS Now someday you may be lonesome too,
Walking the floor is good for you.
Just keep right on walking and it won't hurt you to
cry, Remember that I love you and I will until I die. CHORUS
Walking The Floor Over You
Hank Thompson's "Walking The Floor Over You" stands as a defining track within his extensive body of work, capturing the restless energy that characterized his approach to country music. As a pioneer of the western swing genre, Thompson blended traditional country storytelling with the rhythmic drive of jazz-influenced instrumentation. This particular recording highlights his ability to convey deep emotional turmoil through a lively musical arrangement, a signature element of his style. The song remains a testament to Thompson's enduring influence on the genre, showcasing the dynamic interplay between his vocal delivery and the tight ensemble of his Brazos Valley Boys. It exemplifies the classic sound that secured his place among the most respected figures in American roots music.