When I’m Hurtin’

I like a happy song
In loud an’ smoky place
Sweet Home Alabama
Puts a smile on my face
But if you want my opinion
I can tell you for certain
That I sing a whole lot better
When I’m hurtin’
Some nights when I walk out
I’m sure the crowd can see
I’m just not myself
With an up-beat melody
Oh, but I can sell it to you
And you’ll know that it’s workin’
‘Cause I sing a whole lot better
When I’m hurtin’
I have to fall in love and lose
To sing like this for you
I’d be out of business
If I didn’t have the blues
There’s another glass of heartache
Just behind the curtain
‘Cause I sing a whole lot better
When I’m hurtin’
I know you like a fast one
But I’m not in the mood
There’s someone in the crowd tonight
With her somebody new
‘Cau’she’s the reason for these sad songs
But you’re in luck for certain
‘Cause I sing a whole lot better
When I’m hurtin’
I have to fall in love and lose
To sing like this for you
Wel’ I’d be out of business
If I didn’t have the blues
There’s another glass of heartache
Just behind the curtain
‘Cause I sing a whole lot better
When I’m hurtin’
Yeah, I sing just a whole lot better
When I’m hurtin’