"Hank" lyrics - HANK WILLIAMS, JR.

They say Hank was a mighty heavy drinker, I don't know
They say Hank was a mighty heavy thinker, I reckon that's so
All the songs he wrote, everything he said
It didn't come from a light thinker's head
Some say whiskey, wreaked Hank's health, but they don't know.

[Chorus:]
They say Hank sung a real good song, and I'll say he did
'Cause he opened up his heart and he poured out the soul
That most of the folks always keep hid (yes he did)
Long as I live I'll never forget, he's the first singer that I ever met
They say he's the greatest one yet, I don't know
But I wouldn't be surprised at all if that ain't so.

They tell me Hank he wasn't much on looks, I don't know
Lord I seen his picture in lots of song books but I still don't know
They said he was weak for the women and wine
And he looked plumb heart-sick all of the time
His songs but goose bumps right on my spine that's all I know.

[Chorus 2:]
They say Hank sung a real good song, and I'll say he did
Because he opened up his heart and he poured out the soul
That most of the singers always keep hid (yes he did)
Long as I live I'm gonna regret, I can't remember him singin' me to bed
They say he's the greatest one yet, I don't know
But I wouldn't be surprised at all if that ain't so (no I won't)
I wouldn't be surprised at all if this all ain't so.