Hank Williams – Why Don’t You Love Me (Like You Used to Do)

About the song

Hank Williams was one of the most influential and popular country music singers of all time. His songs, which often dealt with themes of love, loss, and heartbreak, resonated with audiences around the world. One of his most famous songs is “Why Don’t You Love Me (Like You Used to Do)”, a plaintive ballad about a man who is struggling to come to terms with the end of a relationship.

The song was written by Williams in 1950, and it was released as a single the following year. It quickly became a hit, reaching number one on the Billboard country music charts. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, but Williams’s version remains the definitive one.

The song begins with Williams singing about how his lover has changed towards him. She is no longer affectionate or loving, and she seems to have lost interest in him. Williams is heartbroken, and he doesn’t understand why she has changed. He pleads with her to tell him what he has done wrong, and he begs her to love him again.

The song’s lyrics are simple and direct, but they are also powerful and moving. Williams’s voice is full of emotion, and he conveys the pain and heartbreak of the song with great conviction. The song is a classic example of country music at its best, and it is a testament to Williams’s songwriting skills and his ability to connect with his audience.

“Why Don’t You Love Me (Like You Used to Do)” is a timeless song that continues to resonate with listeners today. It is a song about love, loss, and the pain of heartbreak. It is a song that will stay with you long after you have heard it.

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Lyrics

Well, why don’t you love me like you used to doHow come you treat me like a worn out shoeMy hair’s still curly and my eyes are still blueWhy don’t you love me like you used to do
Ain’t had no lovin’ like a huggin’ and a kissin’In a long, long whileWe don’t get nearer or further or closerThan a country mile
Why don’t you spark me like you used to doAnd say sweet nothin’s like you used to cooI’m the same old trouble that you’ve always been throughSo, why don’t you love me like you used to do
Well, why don’t you be just like you used to beHow come you find so many faults with meSomebody’s changed so let me give you a clueWhy don’t you love me like you used to do
Ain’t had no lovin’ like a huggin’ and a kissin’In a long, long whileWe don’t get nearer or further or closerThan a country mile
Why don’t you say the things you used to sayWhat makes you treat me like a piece of clayMy hair’s still curly and my eyes are still blueWhy don’t you love me like you used to do