Your Turn To Cry
Hank Williams Jr. · Songs My Father Left Me [1969]
You said you didn't care that your love had died
Now you say you're sorry that you said goodbye
But it's my turn to laugh and your turn to cry
Darling when you left me I thought my life was through
Everything that I did reminded me of you
But now I've forgotten no more tears in my eyes
It's my turn to laugh and your turn to cry
My turn to laugh your turn to cry my love was true yours was a lie
But now I've forgotten no more tears in my eyes
It's my turn to laugh and your turn to cry
[ steel ]
My turn to laugh your turn to cry...
Your Turn To Cry
Hank Williams Jr.'s "Your Turn To Cry" stands as a defining track from his 1969 debut album, Songs My Father Left Me. Released during the height of the outlaw country movement, the recording captures the raw, blues-inflected energy that would become the hallmark of his career. As a young artist, Williams Jr. blended his father's traditional country sound with the gritty, electric rock influence of the Memphis scene, creating a unique sonic identity. The song exemplifies his early ability to deliver emotional depth through a powerful vocal performance and driving instrumentation. It remains a cornerstone of his discography, illustrating the transition from the classic country era into a more rebellious, rock-oriented style that would influence generations of musicians. The track is widely recognized as a pivotal moment in the development of the modern country-rock genre.