So Doggone Lonesome
Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash
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I do my best to hide this lowdown feelin' I try to make believe there's nothing wrong But they're always asking me about you darling And it hurts me so to tell 'em that you're gone If they ask me I guess I'd be denyin' That I've been unhappy all alone But if they heard my heart they'd hear it cryin' Where's my darling, when's she coming home I ask myself a million times what's right for me to do To try to lose my blues alone or hang around for you But I make it pretty good until that moon comes shining through And then I get so doggone lonesome Time stands still when you're a waitin' Sometimes I think my heart is stoppin' too One lonely hour seems forever Sixty minutes more to wait for you But I guess I'll keep waitin' 'til you're with me 'Cause I believe that loving you is right But I don't care if the sun don't rise tomorrow If I can't have you with me tonight Well I know I'll keep on loving you 'Cause true love can't be killed I ought to get you off of my mind But I guess I never will I could have a dozen others But I know I'd love you still 'Cause I get so doggone lonesome
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Written by: JOHNNY CASH
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter"So Doggone Lonesome" was penned by Johnny Cash himself. The singer-songwriter was known for his ability to provide a narrative to his music, subsequently making him a revered figure in country music.
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AlbumThe song is featured on Johnny Cash's debut studio album titled "Johnny Cash with His Hot and Blue Guitar." This album was released in 1957.
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Record Label"So Doggone Lonesome" was released under the Sun Record label. Sun Records was a significant entity in the birth of rock 'n' roll and introduced many influential artists, including Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.
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GenreClassified under the country and rockabilly genre. "So Doggone Lonesome" exemplifies the typical Johnny Cash sound of raw vocals paired with rhythmic guitar strumming.
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InfluenceThe song is one of several that contribute to Cash's image as the sorrowful, lone cowboy- a common archetype in country music.
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ThemeThe lyrics of "So Doggone Lonesome" reflect a theme of longing and loneliness, with the protagonist yearning for the love of his life to return.
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StyleSimilar to many of Cash's other songs, "So Doggone Lonesome" features a simple chord progression and rhythm that allows the emotion in the lyrics and Cash's vocal performance to take center stage.
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Cover VersionsWhile not covered as extensively as some of Cash's bigger hits, several artists have presented their takes on "So Doggone Lonesome", Phil Seymour delivered a notable rock 'n' roll rendition of the song.
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ResponseAlthough it didn't climb to the top of the charts, "So Doggone Lonesome" is still a beloved track among Johnny Cash fans due to its heartfelt lyrics and classic Cash sound.
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Emotional DepthDespite the seemingly straightforward composition of the song, "So Doggone Lonesome" is praised for its emotional depth and authenticity, revealing Cash's ability to convey deep sentiment through his music.
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