Women I've Never Had

Hank Williams Jr. · Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound [1979]

I like to play my music and have good times

I love to hear an old train rolling down the line

I am into happy and I don't like sad

I like to have women I never had

I take a little smoke and a lot of wine

I get high and call old friends of mine

I like the sweet young things and Old Grandad

I like to have women I've never had

I like to ride my hoses and shoot my gun

You know a cowboy's work is just never done

I am in to basics and I don't like fads

I like to have women I never had

Hey I don't mean to ever do nobody no wrong

I was just born the son of a singers song

I do things to make people mad

I like women I never had

Women I've Never Had

Hank Williams Jr.'s 'Women I've Never Had' stands as a quintessential example of his outlaw country sound, blending traditional country storytelling with a gritty, blues-inflected edge. Recorded for the 1979 album Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound, the track exemplifies the artist's signature ability to weave personal narrative with broader themes of heartbreak and resilience. The song reflects the era's raw, unpolished aesthetic, utilizing Williams Jr.'s distinctive vocal delivery to convey a sense of longing and regret without resorting to melodrama. As part of his extensive discography, the recording reinforces his reputation for creating authentic, character-driven music that resonates deeply with fans of classic country and rockabilly. Its enduring appeal lies in its honest portrayal of unfulfilled relationships, capturing the emotional complexity that defines much of his body of work.