The Sad Side Of Town Song Lyrics and Chords by Dwight Yoakam
The Sad Side Of Town
Recorded by Dwight Yoakam with Buck Owens
Written by Buck Owens and Dwight Yoakam
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We've agreed not to mention any
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memories
Or share a single passing
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thought
That's just
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better for all concerned
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what we've found
When you're
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living on the
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sad side of
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town
There's always hope but we don't ever
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let it show
Cause hopes start out real small but
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how they just grow
And just like
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dreams are better left alone
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what we've found
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living on the
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sad side of
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town
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Please never bring up how she used to
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laugh at night
Would
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smell so sweet and giggle when I
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squeezed her tight
If you can put a
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stop to that there's a
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chance you might
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Fit in here well enough to try this
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style of life
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better for all concerned
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what we've found
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living on the
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sad side of
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town
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FAQ
Who sang the the song The Sad Side Of Town?
- The song The Sad Side Of Town was sang by Dwight Yoakam.
Who is Dwight Yoakam?
- Dwight David Yoakam (born October 23, 1956) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actor, known for his pioneering style of country music. First becoming popular in the mid-1980s, Yoakam has recorded more than 20 albums and compilations, charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and sold more than 30 million records. He has recorded five Billboard No. 1 albums, twelve gold albums, and nine platinum albums, including the triple-platinum This Time.
In addition to his many achievements in the performing arts, he is also the most frequent musical guest in the history of The Tonight Show.
