When I'm Hurtin'

I like a happy song in a loud and smoky place

"Sweet Home Alabama" puts a smile upon 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

That I'm not at myself with an upbeat 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

Well, I'd be out of business if I didn't have the blues

There's another glass of heartache just behind the curtain

And I sing a whole lot better when I'm hurtin'

I know you'd like a fast one, but I'm not in the mood

There's someone in the crowd tonight with her somebody new

She's the reason for these sad songs, but you're in love 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

Well, I'd be out of business if I didn't have the blues

There's another glass of heartache just behind the curtain

And I sing a whole lot better when I'm hurtin'

Well, there's another glass of heartache just behind the curtain

'Cause I sing a whole lot better when I'm hurtin'