Down to My Last Teardrop

Tanya Tucker

About Down to My Last Teardrop

"Down to My Last Teardrop" is a song written by Paul Davis, and recorded by American country music artist Tanya Tucker. It was released in June 1991 as the first single from Tucker's album What Do I Do with Me. The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in September 1991 and number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.


Year:
1991
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They said your love life's in trouble 
In a magazine I read
When the one you love is hanging off of his side of the bed
Baby, you're just barely hanging on
Honey, I know you'll be soon be gone
And I don't need my palm read to know what lies ahead
I can see you the arms of another girl instead
Baby, this ain't the first time you've done it to me
Honey, it's gonna be the last time

[Chorus]
And I know you think that I'll be going out of my mind 
Crying you a river that winds and winds and winds
Oh but baby I'm down to my last teardrop this time
I don't care who or what you're doing
ain't gonna be no more boo-hooing
Baby, this time I swear it's the truth
I ain't gonna cry no more for you
Uh huh

Now I know where I'm going baby 
I know where I'm bound
I've been rearranging chairs on a ship that's going down
Baby just step aside if you would
Honey, it's really over for good 
And you might want to talk to me 
You might want to call 
But you won't hear nothing out of me at all
'cause baby
I ain't got nothing left to say
Honey I'll just be on my way

[Chorus]

And I know you think that I'll be going out of my mind 
Crying you a river that winds and winds and winds
Oh but baby I'm down to my last teardrop 
Baby I'm down to my last teardrop
Baby I'm down to my last teardrop this time

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Tanya Tucker

Tanya Denise Tucker (born October 10, 1958, in Seminole, Texas) is a female American country music artist who had her first hit, "Delta Dawn", in 1972 at the age of 13. Over the succeeding decades, Tucker became one of the few child performers to mature into adulthood without losing her audience, and during the course of her career, she notched a streak of Top 10 and Top 40 hits. She has had several successful albums, several Country Music Association award nominations, and hit songs such as 1973's "What's Your Mama's Name?" and "Blood Red and Goin' Down," 1975's "Lizzie and the Rainman," and 1988's "Strong Enough to Bend". more »

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Written by: PAUL DAVIS

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13 facts about this song

Song Release
"Down to My Last Teardrop" by Tanya Tucker was released in July 1991.
Songwriter
The song was penned by one of Nashville's most successful songwriters, Paul Davis.
Album Belonging
This song is part of Tanya Tucker's album titled “What Do I Do With Me,” which became one of her most successful albums. It gained platinum status in the United States.
Song Rankings
"Down to My Last Teardrop" reached number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States, ranking among Tanya Tucker’s biggest hits.
Music Video Director
The music video of "Down to My Last Teardrop" was notable as it was directed by popular director Michael Salomon.
Concept of Song
The song is about a woman who's been treated poorly by her lover, and she's declaring that she won't shed another tear over him.
Chart Success
Besides its success in the US, "Down to My Last Teardrop" also had significant chart success in Canada reaching number 5 on the RPM Country Tracks.
Recognition
Tanya Tucker's performance in "Down to My Last Teardrop" was nominated for a Grammy award in the category "Best Female Country Vocal Performance" in 1992.
Cover Versions
Though firmly identified with Tucker, the song has been covered by other artists, proving its durability and popularity.
Career Impact
This song helped solidify Tucker's 1990s resurgence in the country music scene, marking a significant phase in her career.
Number of Weeks on Chart
"Down to My Last Teardrop" held a spot on the country chart for 20 weeks.
Live Performances
The song remains a popular choice during Tucker's live performances due its upbeat tempo and relatable lyrics.
Genre
The song is considered Country Pop, a sub-genre of country and pop music that was highly popular in the late '80s and early '90s.

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