Walking the Floor Over You

Bob Wills, Ernest Tubb

About Walking the Floor Over You

"Walking the Floor Over You" is a country music song written by Ernest Tubb and released in the United States in 1941. The original version included only Tubb's vocals and acoustic guitar accompanied by "Smitty" Smith on electric guitar. Tubb later re-recorded the song with his band, The Texas Troubadours. The original single became a hit, reaching the No. 23 spot in the Billboard charts in 1941 but eventually the song sold over a million copies. Critic David Vinopal called "Walking the Floor Over You" the first honky tonk song that launched the musical genre itself. Tubb's version is heard on the soundtrack of the 1980 film Coal Miner's Daughter. 


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You left me and you went away
You said you'd be back and just that day
You've broken your promise and you left me here alone
I don't know why you did dear, but I do know that you're gone

I'm walking the floor over you 
I can't sleep a wink that is true
I'm hoping and I'm praying as my heart breaks right in two
Walking the floor over you

Now darling you know I love you well
I love you more than I can ever tell
I thought that you loved me and always would be mine
But you went and left me here with troubles on my mind

I'm walking the floor over you
I can't sleep a wink that is true
I'm hoping and I'm praying as my heart breaks right in two
Walking the floor over you

Now someday you may be lonesome too
Walking the floor is good for you 
Just keep right on walking and it won't hurt you to cry
Remember that I love you and I will the day I die

I'm walking the floor over you
I can't sleep a wink that is true
I'm hoping and I'm praying as my heart breaks in two
Walking the floor over you

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Ernest Tubb

Ernest Dale Tubb (February 9, 1914 – September 6, 1984), nicknamed the Texas Troubadour, was an American singer and songwriter and one of the pioneers of country music. His biggest career hit song, "Walking the Floor Over You" (1941), marked the rise of the honky tonk style of music. In 1948, he was the first singer to record a hit version of "Blue Christmas", a song more commonly associated with Elvis Presley and his mid-1950s version. Another well-known Tubb hit was "Waltz Across Texas" (1965), which became one of his most requested songs and is often used in dance halls throughout Texas during waltz lessons. Tubb recorded duets with the then up-and-coming Loretta Lynn in the early 1960s, including their hit "Sweet Thang". Tubb is a member of the Country Mu… more »

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Written by: ERNEST TUBB, ERNEST, EST. OF TUBB

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Recording History
"Walking the Floor Over You" was recorded by Ernest Tubb on February 26, 1941. The song quickly became a hit and is referred to as his signature tune.
Genre
It is considered one of the earliest examples of Honky Tonk style music, a country music sub-genre characterized by its rhythm section and use of electronic instruments.
Influence
This song marked the shift from the traditional string band arrangements to a modern country band format with a steel guitar and string bass.
Chart Success
"Walking the Floor Over You" became the first of Ernest Tubb's six Number One country hits and spent a total of six months on Billboard’s country charts.
Innovation
The song was notable for featuring the electric guitar, which was a relatively new instrument at the time, showing Tubb's innovative approach to music.
Personal Significance
Tubb wrote the song during a time when he was pained over the end of his marriage, his wife having left him due to his alcoholism - which thus influenced the song's sad and regretful lyrics.
Legacy
Ernest Tubb’s “Walking the Floor Over You” was added to the National Recording Registry, maintained by the Library of Congress, in 2015. It is recognized for its cultural, historical, or artistic significance.
Cover Versions
This song has been covered by several artists in the Country and Western genre, including Hank Thompson, Glen Campbell, and even more contemporary acts such as George Strait.
Live Performances
Ernest Tubb was known to always close his live shows with this song, making it an expected and beloved tradition for his fans.
Popularity
Despite being released many decades ago, "Walking the Floor Over You" remains one of the most played songs on jukeboxes in honky-tonk bars in America.

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