If The South Woulda Won
Hank Williams Jr. · The Complete Hank Williams Jr. [1999]
I'd probably run for president of the southern states.
The day Elvis passed away would be our national holiday.
If the south woulda won we woulda had it made.
I'd make my surpreme court down in Texas
and we wouldn't have no killers getting off free.
If they were proven guilty then they would swing quickly,
instead of writin' books and smilin' on T.V.
We'd all learn cajan cookin' in Luiousiana
and I'd put that capital back in Alabama.
We'd put Florida on the right track, 'cause we'd take Miami back
and throw all them pushers in the slammer.
Oh if the south woulda won we woulda had it made.
I'd probably run for president of the southern states.
The day young Skynyrd died, we'd show our southern pride
.
If the south woulda won we woulda had it made.
"Play alittle dixieland boys. Ah yes!"
I'd have all the whiskey made in Tennessee
and all the horses raised in those Kentucky hills.
The national treasury would be in Tupilo, Mississippi
and I'd put Hank Williams picture on one hundred dollar bill.
I'd have all the cars made in the Carolina's
and I'd ban all the ones made in China.
I'd have every girl child sent to Georgia to learn to smile
and talk with that southern accent that drives men wild.
I'd have all the fiddles made in Virginia,
'cause they sure can make 'em sound so fine.
I'm going up on Wolverton Mountain and see ole Cliften Clowers
and have a sip of his good ole Arkansas wine.
Hey if the south woulda won we'd a had it made.
I'd probably run for president of the southern states.
When Patsy Cline passed away that would be our national holiday.
If the south woulda won we'd a had it made.
Olay he hee hee . I said if the south wouda won we would a had it made!
Might even be better off!
If The South Woulda Won
Hank Williams Jr.'s 'If The South Woulda Won' stands as a defining track on his 1999 compilation, The Complete Hank Williams Jr. [1999]. The song exemplifies the artist's signature blend of country rock and Southern soul, channeling the spirit of his father while forging a distinct outlaw identity. With its driving rhythm and raw vocal delivery, the recording captures the tension between regional pride and musical rebellion that characterized Williams Jr.'s career. Released within a collection celebrating his extensive discography, the track remains a staple of his live performances, illustrating his ability to reinterpret classic themes through a modern, gritty lens. It serves as a testament to his enduring influence on the Southern rock genre.
