About the song
Hank Williams was one of the most influential and popular singers of the 20th century. His unique blend of country, blues, and gospel music, along with his charismatic personality, made him a star. One of his most beloved songs is “Take These Chains from My Heart”, a beautiful ballad about love and loss.
The song was written by Fred Rose and Hy Heath in 1952. It was originally recorded by Don Cornell, but it became a much bigger hit when Hank Williams released his version in 1953. Williams’s recording was a No. 1 hit on the country charts, and it has since become one of the most popular country songs of all time.
The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who is already married. He knows that he can never have her, but he can’t help but love her anyway. He sings about how he feels like he is in chains, and he begs her to take the chains from his heart.
The song’s lyrics are simple but powerful. They speak to the universal experience of love and loss. The song’s melody is also beautiful and haunting. It perfectly captures the song’s emotional message.
“Take These Chains from My Heart” is a classic country song that has stood the test of time. It is a beautiful and moving ballad about love and loss. Hank Williams’s recording of the song is a masterpiece, and it is sure to continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was recorded at Castle Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 23, 1952.
- The song’s backing band was the Drifting Cowboys, Hank Williams’s regular band.
- The song was released as a single in 1953.
- The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1953.
- The song has been covered by many artists, including Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, and Willie Nelson.
- The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
“Take These Chains from My Heart” is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a beautiful and moving song about love and loss, and it is a testament to Hank Williams’s genius as a songwriter and performer.
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Lyrics
“Take These Chains From My Heart”
Take these chains from my heart and set me free
You’ve grown cold and no longer care for me
All my faith in you is gone but the heartaches linger on
Take these chains from my heart and set me freeTake these tears from my eyes and let me see
Just a spark of the love that used to be
If you love somebody new let me find a new love too
Take these chains from my heart and set me freeGive my heart just a word of sympathy
Be as fair to my heart as you can be
Then if you no longer care
For the love that’s beating there
Take these chains from my heart and set me freeTake these chains from my heart and set me free
You’ve grown cold and no longer care for me
All my faith in you is gone but the heartaches linger on
Take these chains from my heart and set me free