I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive

Hank Williams

About I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive

"I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive" is a song written by Fred Rose and American country music singer-songwriter Hank Williams, released by Williams in 1952.


Year:
1976
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Now, you're lookin' at a man that's gettin' kinda mad
I had a lot a luck but it's all been bad
No matter how I struggle and strive
I'll never get out of this world alive

My fishin' pole's broke, the creek is full of sand
My woman run away with another man
No matter how I struggle and strive
I'll never get out of this world alive

My distant uncle passed away
And left me quite a batch
And I was livin' high until the fatal day
A lawyer proved I wasn't born, I was only hatched

Everything's agin me and it's got me down
If I jumped in the river I would probably drown
No matter how I struggle and strive
I'll never get out of this world alive

These shabby shoes I'm wearin' all the time
Is full of holes and nails
And brother, if I stepped on worn-out dime
I bet a nickel I could tell you if it was heads or tails

I'm not gonna worry wrinkles in my brow
'Cause nothin's ever gonna be alright no-how
No matter how I struggle and strive
I'll never get out of this world alive

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Hank Williams

Hank Williams (/hæŋk wɪljəmz /; September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953), born Hiram King Williams, was an American singer-songwriter and musician regarded as one of the most important country music artists of all time. Williams recorded 35 singles (five released posthumously) that would place in the Top 10 of the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart, including 11 that ranked number one. more »

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Written by: FRED ROSE, HANK WILLIAMS SR.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive" is the last single that was released by Hank Williams before his untimely death in 1953.
Chart Performance
Despite its morbid title in retrospect, the rugged country song has a humorous undertone, and it climbed to the top spot on the Billboard Country Singles chart.
Co-Writing
The song was co-authored by Hank Williams and Fred Rose. Hank Williams had a long-term partnership with songwriter Fred Rose, producing many of his most famous songs.
Post-release Success
The song released after Williams' death, indeed, has a chilling title. The song reached number one on the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered this song over the years, including Jerry Lee Lewis, Tommy Collins, and many others.
Context and Interpretation
The song 'I'll Never Get out of This World Alive' symbolizes the role of fate and the certainty of death. It intensifies when it is known that the song was released after Hank's death.
Album Inclusion
This popular track was included in Hank Williams' prestigious album - Memorial Album.
Country Music Legacy
The song is considered one of Hank Williams' signature classics, securing his legacy in country music history.
Emmy Award Winner's Book Title
The song's title was used as the title for a novel by Emmy Award-winning songwriter Steve Earle.
Interpretation in Other Art Forms
Steve Earle went ahead and made a concept album based on the novel bearing the same name, where all the songs relate to the themes of this title song.

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