Cheatin' Woman
Lynyrd Skynyrd · Nuthin' Fancy [1975]
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Cheatin' Woman
Cheatin woman make you crazy
Cheatin' woman make you a fool
She'll leave your heart so lonely
Brother there's nothin' you can do
Well I can't stand the pain no more
She don't want my love for sure
She don't even want poor me
Knockin' on her front door
Why did you make me love you sister
When you knew you was untrue
You loved every man with pants on
Yes a dozen to you is too few
I'm gonna shoot you and end your world
Then you won't bother poor me
You won't bother poor me no longer
Cheatin' woman -- gonna shoot ya
Oh woman why you do me
Oh Lord the way you do
I done everything I can baby
Seems like nothin' reaches you
I'm gonna get that pistol gal
I'm gonna shoot you and all your pals
You ain't gonna bother poor me
You won't bother poor me no longer
Cheatin woman make you crazy
Cheatin' woman make you a fool
She'll leave your heart so lonely
Brother there's nothin' you can do
Well I can't stand the pain no more
She don't want my love for sure
She don't even want poor me
Knockin' on her front door
Why did you make me love you sister
When you knew you was untrue
You loved every man with pants on
Yes a dozen to you is too few
I'm gonna shoot you and end your world
Then you won't bother poor me
You won't bother poor me no longer
Cheatin' woman -- gonna shoot ya
Oh woman why you do me
Oh Lord the way you do
I done everything I can baby
Seems like nothin' reaches you
I'm gonna get that pistol gal
I'm gonna shoot you and all your pals
You ain't gonna bother poor me
You won't bother poor me no longer
Cheatin' Woman
Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Cheatin' Woman" stands as a quintessential example of Southern rock storytelling, capturing the raw emotion of heartbreak through a gritty, blues-inflected delivery. Recorded for their 1975 album *Nuthin' Fancy*, the track exemplifies the band's signature blend of harmonies and driving rhythms that defined the era. The song reflects the group's deep roots in the blues tradition while pushing the boundaries of rock instrumentation. As a staple of their discography, it remains a powerful representation of the Southern rock sound, resonating with audiences for its authentic portrayal of romantic disillusionment and the resilience found in music.