My Man
Tammy Wynette
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My man, understands He holds me in the palm of his hand And I like it, I-I like it He's a dream, the real thing He always makes me feel like a queen And I love it, I love it His arms, are warm They keep me away from harm And I'm proud of it, so proud of it He's mine, he's fine He makes a funny feelin' go up my spine And I want to keep it like this all the time He's got what I wa-ant when I want it He's got what I nee-eed when I nee-eed it I'd part a million just to keep it Just to keep on holdin' to the precious love he gives me How I hate to sit and wait When I know he's about to work late, I can't stand it, can't stand it But when, he walks in and I'm in his a-lovin arms again I forget it, I forget it He's touch is too much He knows how to love me just enough And I love him, I-I love him My man, understands He hold me in the palm of his hand And I want to keep it like this all the time He's got what I wa-ant when I want it He's got what I nee-eed when I nee-eed it I'd part a million just to keep it Just to keep on holdin' to the precious love he gives me Uh my man, understands He hold me in the palm of his hand And I want to keep it like this all the time Yeah I want to keep it like this a-all the time
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Written by: BILLY SHERRILL, CARMOL TAYLOR, NORRIS D WILSON
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11 facts about this song
Genre"My Man" is a song from the genre of country music, one of the most popular styles in 20th century music.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1972. During this period, Wynette was at the peak of her popularity and had several notable hit songs.
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Album"My Man" is the title track of Tammy Wynette's 11th studio album.
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Songwriter"My Man" was co-written by Tammy Wynette herself, along with songwriters Billy Sherrill and Carmol Taylor.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song "My Man" reached number two on the Billboard Country Singles chart.
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LyricsLike many of Tammy Wynette’s songs, "My Man" is a sincere narrative of love and devotion, expressing the deep affection a woman has for her partner.
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Personal ConnectionWynette was thought to have written "My Man" with her third husband, George Jones, in mind. The couple was a formidable musical partnership throughout the 1970s.
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Other ArtistsThe song has been performed live by other country artists, attesting to its influence and popularity in the genre.
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Singing StyleWynette’s soulful voice and expressive singing style on "My Man" have been widely acclaimed, making it a standout in her musical catalogue.
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Compilations"My Man" has since been included in many of Tammy Wynette’s greatest hits and compilations, solidifying its status as one of her most successful songs.
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LegacyAlthough it's not as well-known as Wynette’s signature song, "Stand By Your Man," "My Man" is still recognized as a quintessential country ballad that showcases Wynette’s talent for storytelling through song.
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