Someday You'll Call My Name
Hank Williams
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Someday you'll [F] call my name and I won't [Bb] answer Someday you'll [F] reach for me I won't be [C7] there For you've grown [F] tired of all the love I [Bb] gave you But some-[F] day you'll [C7] wish that I still [F] care. [C7] All these years how I've [F] loved you Still I [G] know I claim you for my [C7] own Someday you'll [F] call my name and I won't [Bb] answer For some-[F] day you'll [C7] find yourself a-[F] lone. When you hair has turned from Gold to Silver And your eyes are dimmed by passing years You'll remember darling what I told you There'll be no one then to dry your tears. There'll come a time in your life dear When you'll need someone who will care Someday you'll call my name and I won't answer For someday you'll find that I'm not there.
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Written by: EDDIE HILL, JEAN BRANCH
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12 facts about this song
Song History"Someday You'll Call My Name" was recorded and released by Hank Williams in 1948. It's one of the songs that made the country music singer and songwriter popular worldwide.
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Album InclusionThe song was initially released as a single, but it has since been included in several of Williams' compilation albums like "The Complete Hank Williams".
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CompositionHank Williams, Sr. wrote "Someday You'll Call My Name". He is known for writing clear, direct, powerful country songs with flowing melodies.
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InspirationThe song is thought to reflect some of the difficult moments in Williams' personal life, especially his troubled romantic relationships, which he often incorporated into his music.
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InfluenceEven though it was released 70 years ago, Hank Williams' music and "Someday You'll Call My Name" continue to inspire many artists and musicians today.
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GenreThe song is classified under the Honky Tonk genre, which is a type of country music popularized in the 1940s and 1950s.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have recorded their own versions of "Someday You'll Call My Name", including country stars like Johnny Cash and George Jones.
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Lyrics themeThe song's lyrics emphasize regret and longing for a lost love - key elements that are often found in traditional country music.
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Style"Someday You'll Call My Name" is considered to be a classic example of Hank Williams' signature style, where he used straightforward, emotional lyrics accompanied by traditional country instrumentation.
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PerformanceHank Williams' heartfelt performance on this song is often cited as one of the reasons for its enduring popularity. His emotive delivery and the way he could convey a complex range of feelings through his voice were key to his success as a musician.
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Posthumous PopularityDespite Hank Williams dying at the young age of 29, his songs like "Someday You'll Call My Name" continue to be played and admired by music lovers all over the world.
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RankingsEven though "Someday You'll Call My Name" was not one of Hank Williams' top-charting songs, it is still highly regarded by fans and critics alike due to its evocative lyrics and masterful singing.
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