Got No Reason Now for Goin' Home

Gene Watson

About Got No Reason Now for Goin' Home

"Got No Reason Now for Goin' Home" is a song written by Johnny Russell, and recorded by American country music artist Gene Watson. It was released in October 1984 as the first single from the album Heartaches and Love and Stuff. The song reached #7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


Year:
1982
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[CHORUS]
Got no reason now for go-in' home
All my rea-son's now she is gone
Got no one there to talk to talk to and e-ven though I know
I ought to got no rea-son now for go-in' home

[VERSE 1:]
Once I had every rea-son a man could want
For go-in' home and mak-in' love, but now I don't
So I end up in here each night sit-tin' and a-think-in'
Miss-in' her, hurt-in' so and drink-in'

REPEAT CHORUS:

[VERSE 2:]
It's so hard now just know-in' there's an-oth-er
That she's out with him know-in' that I love her
So I end up in here each night sit-tin' and a-think-in'
Miss-in' her, hati-n' him and drink-in'

REPEAT CHORUS:

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Gene Watson

Gary Gene Watson (born October 11, 1943) is an American country singer. He is most famous for his 1975 hit "Love in the Hot Afternoon," his 1982 hit "Fourteen Carat Mind," and his signature song "Farewell Party." Watson's long career has notched six number ones, 23 top tens and over 75 charted singles. more »

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Written by: JOHNNY RUSSELL

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Got No Reason Now for Goin' Home" by Gene Watson was released in February 1983.
Chart Performance
The song is one of Watson's major hits, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs list in May 1983.
Album
This hit song is part of the album "Old Loves Never Die" which was released in 1981. The song was the second single from the album.
Song Duration
"Got No Reason Now for Goin' Home" runs for an approximate duration of 2 minutes and 43 seconds.
Songwriter
The song was written by the renowned songwriter, Johnny Russell.
Song Theme
The song reflects the timeless theme of heartbreak and longing, as the title suggests, the protagonist has "no reason now for going home", implying a lost love.
Genre Classification
"Got No Reason Now for Goin' Home" by Gene Watson is classified as a song in the Country Music genre.
Musicians
The noteworthy musicians featuring on the recording of this song along with Gene Watson include Hargus 'Pig' Robbins on piano, Pete Wade on guitar, Tommy Allsup on acoustic guitar, and Rob Hajacos on fiddle.
Record Label
"Got No Reason Now for Goin' Home" was released under the MCA record label.
Legacy
The poignant lyrics and memorable tune of the song have helped to solidify Gene Watson’s legacy as a respected figure in the world of traditional country music.

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