Would You Lay with Me
Tanya Tucker
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Would you lay-ay wi-ith me in a fie-ield o-of sto-one If my needs were strong, would you lay-ay wi-ith me Should my lips grow-ow dry, would you wet them dear In the midnight hour, if my lips were-ere dry Would you go a-away to another-er land Walk a thousand miles through the burni-in' sand Wipe the blood a-away from my dyin' ha-and If I give my-yself to-oo you Will you bathe wi-ith me in the strea-eam o-of life When the moon is full, will you ba-athe wi-ith me Will you still lo-ove me, when I'm down and out In my time of trial will you sta-and by-why me Would you go a-away to anothe-er land Walk a thousand miles through the burni-in' sand Wipe the blood a-away from my dyin' ha-and If I give my-yself to you Would you lay wi-ith me in a field of sto-one (Would you lay with me in a field of stone) Should my lips grow dry, would you wet them dear-ear (Should my lips grow dry, would you wet them dear) Will you bathe wi-ith me in the strea-eam of life (Will you bathe wi-ith me in the strea-eam of life) Will you still lo-ove me, when I'm down and out [fade]
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Written by: David Allan Coe
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Bluewater Music Corp.
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10 facts about this song
Genre classification"Would You Lay with Me" is classified under the genre of country music, fitting in perfectly with Tanya Tucker's overall musical style.
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Release FactThe song was released in 1973 as part of Tanya Tucker's album of the same name, "Would You Lay with Me."
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Would You Lay with Me" quickly escalated to the top of the Billboard Country Singles chart and held its position there for several weeks.
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Songwriter FactThe song was written by the iconic David Allan Coe, who is known for his contributions to the Outlaw country music genre.
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Notable PerformancesTanya Tucker's performance of "Would You Lay with Me" on the popular Johnny Cash TV Show contributed to the song's overall success.
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Awards and RecognitionOne of the long-lasting impacts of "Would You Lay With Me" was Tucker's 1974 CMA nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year, largely due to the popularity of this single.
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Cultural ImpactThe song helped to establish Tanya Tucker as a significant force in the country music industry and solidified her reputation as a country music star.
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Re-recordings"Would You Lay with Me" has been re-recorded and covered by several artists, including Johnny Cash.
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Controversial LyricsAt the time of the song's release, its explicit sexual undertones caused a stir among conservative listeners and radio stations in the United States.
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LegacyDespite some early controversy, "Would You Lay with Me" has since become one of Tanya Tucker's most iconic and enduring hits, a staple part of her concert setlists, and a standard in the country music genre.
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