About the song
Hank Williams: A Country Music Pioneer
Hank Williams is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in country music history. His plaintive vocals and heartfelt lyrics resonated with listeners during his lifetime, and his songs have become timeless classics that continue to be performed and enjoyed by generations of music fans.
One of Williams’ most poignant and enduring songs is “Alone and Forsaken”. This mournful ballad tells the story of a man who has been abandoned by his lover and left to face the world alone. The song’s lyrics are simple yet powerful, and Williams’ delivery is achingly raw and emotional.
A Song of Heartbreak and Loneliness
The song opens with a haunting guitar melody that sets the mood for the lyrics to come. Williams sings of his loneliness and despair, his voice filled with a sense of hopelessness. He compares himself to a “lost and wandering soul” who is “searching for a place to belong.”
The chorus of the song is particularly memorable, with its repeated refrain of “I’m alone and forsaken, by faith and by man.” These words capture the depth of the narrator’s despair, and they have resonated with countless listeners who have experienced similar feelings of heartbreak and loneliness.
A Country Music Classic
“Alone and Forsaken” was released in 1952 and quickly became a hit, reaching number one on the country charts. The song has since been covered by many other artists, including Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Emmylou Harris. It remains a staple of country music radio and is often performed at live shows.
The song’s enduring popularity is a testament to its power and emotional depth. It is a song that speaks to the human experience of love, loss, and loneliness, and it continues to touch the hearts of listeners today.
Conclusion
“Alone and Forsaken” is a classic country song that has stood the test of time. Hank Williams’ heartfelt lyrics and mournful delivery make it a powerful and moving song that continues to resonate with listeners today. It is a song that is sure to touch the hearts of anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak or loneliness.
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Lyrics
“Alone And Forsaken”
We met in the springtime when blossoms unfold
The pastures were green and the meadows were gold
Our love was in flower as summer grew on
Her love like the leaves now has withered and gone.The roses have faded, there’s frost at my door
The birds in the morning don’t sing anymore
The grass in the valley is starting to die
And out in the darkness the whippoorwills cry.Alone and forsaken by fate and by man
Oh, lord, if you hear me please hold to my hand
Oh, please understand.Oh, where has she gone to, oh, where can she be
She may have forsaken some other like me
She promised to honor, to love and obey
Each vow was a plaything that she threw away.The darkness is falling, the sky has turned gray
A hound in the distance is starting to “bay”
I wonder, I wonder – what she’s thinking of
Forsaken, forgotten – without any love.Alone and forsaken by fate and by man