Why Lady Why

Gary Morris

About Why Lady Why

"Why Lady Why" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Gary Morris. It was released in November 1983 as the fourth single and title track from the album Why Lady Why. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Morris wrote the song with Eddie Setser.


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1990
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Why lady why
Do you keep me hangin' on?
Why lady why
Do you treat me like I've come and gone?
You better make up your mind
Make it or take it on home

Why lady why
Do you tell me that you will if you won't?
Why lady why
Do you treat me like you do if you don't?
You better make up your mind
Make it or take it on home

Well, it's all over town
You been slippin' around
You been seein' somebody else
I wanna hear it from you
You got some talkin' to do
Whatcha gotta say for yourself?

Tell me, why lady why
Do you tell me that you will if you won't?
Why lady why
Do you treat me like you do if you don't?
You better make up your mind
Make it or take it on home

Well, it's all over town
You been slippin' around
You been seein' somebody else
I wanna hear it from you
You got some talkin' to do
Whatcha gotta say for yourself?

Tell me, why lady why
Do you tell me that you will if you won't?
Why lady why
Do you treat me like you do if you don't?
You better make up your mind
Make it or take it on home

Make up your mind
Make it or take it on home

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Gary Morris

Gary Gwyn Morris (born December 7, 1948) is an American country music artist who charted a string of countrypolitan-styled hit songs throughout the 1980s. more »

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Written by: EDDIE F. SETSER, GARY MORRIS

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Song Release
"Why Lady Why" by Gary Morris was released in 1983.
Album
It appears on his album "Why Lady Why," which is his second studio album.
Genre
This song belongs to the Country genre, a style Gary Morris is particularly known for.
Chart Performance
"Why Lady Why" succeeded in reaching the top of the Billboard Country Music charts.
Re-Recording
In 1986, Morris re-recorded the song in a more pop-oriented style for his compilation album, "Hits."
Original Composition
"Why Lady Why" was originally written by Teddy Gentry and Rick Scott for the band Alabama, who released it in 1980.
Music Style
It consists of a soft ballad style that showcases Morris's powerful and emotive tenor voice.
Subject Matter
The song talks about the heartache and confusion experienced after a break-up.
Legacy
"Why Lady Why" is often regarded as one of Gary Morris' signature songs and helped cement his place in country music history.
Cover Versions
Several artists, including Chad Brock, have covered "Why Lady Why" due to its popularity.
Live Performances
The song has been frequently performed by Morris in his live shows and remains a crowd favorite.
Recognition
In addition to its chart success, "Why Lady Why" also helped Gary Morris earn several awards and nominations during the 1980s.
Other Charts
Aside from reaching #1 on the Billboard Country chart, the song also enjoyed success on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.

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