Feelin Better

Hank Williams Jr. · The Early Years, Part Two [1986]

Moved on down

To sweet home Alabama in 1974

Had to get out of Music City

And I had to get off the road



Woman, she left and the people

Wouldn't let me sing nothin' but them old

Sad songs, had to get high so I wouldn't cry

You know they hit pretty close to home



I'm feelin' better

Now that I'm back on the road

Getting it together

Between Macon and Muscle Shoals



I started turnin' up loud and looking at the crowd

And bendin' them guitar strings

Knew all the while, though it was my style

Could they ever forget my name



Rocked 'ed in Raleigh, knocked 'em outta Nashville

Just couldn't do no wrong

People went wild and the band said

"Child, better keep on playin' your songs"



I'm feelin' better

Now that I'm back on the road

Getting it together

Between Macon and Muscle Shoals



Well, my life ain't the same and I had to change

And I hope this music will show

A little bit less of cryin' in the beer

And a little of my own soul



Waylon and Toy and all them boys

I wanna say thanks to you

Your fiddle and your steel make me play what I feel

And I don't feel lovesick blues



I'm feelin' better

Now that I'm back on the road

Getting it together

Between Macon and Muscle Shoals



All came together in my sweet Alabama home

And I'm through forever of tryin' to put everybody on

And I'm feelin' better

I got hurt but I'm back on the road



Getting it together, had to eat a little cornbread

I've been eatin' that cornbread, sleepin' on a featherbed

Drinkin' that homegrown

Writin' some new songs, do it on, get home



Eat a little cornbread, lovin' on a featherbed

Smokin' that homegrown, write a few new songs

This here music's homegrown

Feelin Better

Hank Williams Jr.'s "Feelin Better" stands as a quintessential example of his signature blend of country rock and blues-infused storytelling. Recorded for the 1986 compilation "The Early Years, Part Two," the track captures the raw energy and melodic sophistication that defined his career during the mid-1980s. The song showcases Williams Jr.'s distinctive vocal style, characterized by its gritty delivery and emotional depth, while weaving together themes of resilience and personal growth. As part of his broader discography, the recording reflects the era's evolving sound, where traditional country roots met the grittier textures of rock and blues. It remains a staple of his live performances and a testament to his ability to craft anthems that resonate across generations of country music fans.