I Really Did

Hank Williams Jr. · Hank Williams Jr. & Friends [1975]

You found out I've been cheatin'

And then you left, you had a good reason

But I never meant to do anything to ever hurt you

And that ain't no lie this is the truth

Baby I loved you, I really did

And when I whispered I need you, I meant what I said

But now you don't want me around and Lord that's got me down

'Cause baby I loved you, I really did

I found out, lately you've been cheatin' too

And I doubt if it's hurtin' me like it's hurtin' you

Now you know how it feels to make love that ain't real

And if we ever try again I'm sure, we'd be closer now than then

Baby I loved you, I really did

And when I whispered I need you, I meant every word I said

I didn't wanna tie you down, I just wanted to be around

'Cause baby I loved you, I really did

'Cause baby I loved you, I really did

I Really Did

Hank Williams Jr. delivered a distinctive brand of country music that evolved significantly throughout his career. This recording appears on the 1975 album Hank Williams Jr. & Friends, capturing the artist during a pivotal period of development before his later outlaw era fully took hold. The track reflects the traditional country sound that defined much of his early work, characterized by straightforward storytelling and emotive vocal delivery. While Williams would later become known for blending rock and country influences, this song remains rooted in the classic Nashville style of the mid-seventies. It stands as a testament to his enduring presence in the genre, showcasing the foundational elements of his songwriting and performance style that would eventually lead to decades of commercial success and critical acclaim within the country music community.