Don't Ask Me No Questions
Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Well, every time that I come home Nobody wants to let me be It seems that all the friends I've got Just got to come interrogate me I appreciate your feelings And I don't want to pass you by But I don't ask you 'bout your business Don't ask me about mine Well it's true I love the money And I love my brand new car I like drinkin' the best of whiskey And playin' in a honk-tonk bar But when I come off the road I just gotta have my time 'Cause I got to find a break in this action Or else I'm gonna lose my mind So don't ask me no questions And I won't tell you no lies So don't ask me 'bout my business And I won't tell you goodbye Well, what's your favorite color And do you dig the brothers, is drivin' me up a wall And every time I think I can sleep Some fool has got to call Well, don't you think that when I come home I just want a little piece of mind? If you want to talk about the business Buddy you're just wasting time So don't ask me no questions And I won't tell you no lies So don't ask me 'bout my business And I won't tell you goodbye I said don't ask no stupid questions And I won't send you away If you want to talk fishin' Well, I guess that'll be OK
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Written by: GARY ROBERT ROSSINGTON, RONNIE VAN ZANT
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10 facts about this song
Band History"Don't Ask Me No Questions" is a song by the American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. The group's roots trace back to the '60s in Jacksonville, Florida, and they are known for popularizing the Southern rock genre during the '70s.
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Song's ReleaseThe song was released in 1974 as the leading single from their second album, "Second Helping." The single was released by MCA Records.
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Music Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity, "Don't Ask Me No Questions" did not chart as highly as some of Lynyrd Skynyrd's other songs. It reached No. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 in America.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Gary Rossington, the band's guitarist, and Ronnie Van Zant, Lynyrd Skynyrd's original lead vocalist.
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Musical Themes"Don't Ask Me No Questions" is a song about the band's newfound fame after the success of their first album and the pressure and invasions of privacy that come with it. The lyrics ask for personal space from those seeking to learn more than what meets the eye.
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Live PerformancesLynyrd Skynyrd frequently included "Don't Ask Me No Questions" in their live performances. It became one of the classic songs that represent their legacy.
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Tragedy and LegacyThe band's momentum was tragically halted when lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, and backup vocalist Cassie Gaines were killed in a plane crash in 1977. However, "Don't Ask Me No Questions" and other Lynyrd Skynyrd hits continue to resonate with fans, ensuring the band's legacy lives on.
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Cover VersionsWhile "Don't Ask Me No Questions" isn't one of Lynyrd Skynyrd's most-covered songs, its influences can be found in other Southern rock and country songs.
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ReformationLynyrd Skynyrd was reformed in 1987, ten years after the plane crash, with Ronnie's brother, Johnny Van Zant, taking over as lead vocalist. "Don't Ask Me No Questions" continues to be played by the reformed band.
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In Popular CultureWhile "Don't Ask Me No Questions" isn't as frequently used in media as some of Lynyrd Skynyrd's other tracks (like "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird"), it is often heard on classic rock radio stations and remains a favorite among the band's fan base.
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