Cold, Cold Heart

Artist: Hank Williams, Sr.Composer: Hank Williams, Sr.GoChords.com

1. I tried to hard, my dear, to show that you're my every dream,

2. Another love before my time made your heart sad and blue,

3. You'll never know how much it hurts to see you sit and cry.

4. There was a time when I believed that you belonged to me.

But you're afraid each thing I do is just some evil scheme.

And so my heart is paying now for things I didn't do.

You know you need and want my love, but you're afraid to try.

But now I know your heart is shackled to a memo - ry.

A mem'ry from your lonesome past keeps us so far a - part.

In anger unkind words are said that make the teardrops start.

Why do you run and hide from life? To try it just ain't smart.

The more I learn to care for you, the more we drift a - part.

Why can't I free your doubtful mind, and melt your Cold, Cold Heart?

This song was originally the B-Side to Hank Williams' "Dear John" in 1951. That same year, though, it was recorded in a pop version by Tony Bennett with a light orchestral arrangement from Percy Faith. Bennett's version lasted 27 weeks on the Billboard chart, peaking at #1. The popularity of Bennett's version has been credited with helping to expose both Williams and country music to a wider national audience.

Cold, Cold Heart

Artist: Hank Williams, Sr.Composer: Hank Williams, Sr.GoChords.com

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