Tear Stained Letter Song Lyrics and Chords by Patty Loveless
Tear Stained Letter
Recorded by Patty Loveless
Written by Richard Thompson
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It was
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three in the mornin' when he took me apart
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wrecked my house and he wrecked my heart
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danced on my head like Arthur Murray
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scars ain't never goin' to mend in a hurry
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when I thought that things would get better
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Right through the door came a tear stained letter
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oh Lord Lord
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cry and cry if it makes you feel better
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Set it all down in a tear stained letter
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oh Lord Lord
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cry and cry if it makes you feel better
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Set it all down in a tear stained letter
Well my
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head was spinnin' just a little to fast
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writin' checks that my body couldn't cash
I
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jumped to my feet I was reelin' and a dizzy
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went for the phone but the line was busy
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like coffee and I like tea
But I
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just don't like this feelin' in me
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makes me nervous it gives me the hives
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Looking for the truth in a pack of lies
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oh Lord Lord
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cry and cry if it makes you feel better
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Set it all down in a
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tear stained
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letter
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oh Lord Lord
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cry and cry if it makes you feel better
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Set it all down in a tear stained letter
FAQ
Who sang the the song Tear Stained Letter?
- The song Tear Stained Letter was sang by Patty Loveless.
Who is Patty Loveless?
- Patricia Lee Ramey (born January 4, 1957), known professionally as Patty Loveless, is an American country music singer. Since emerging on the country music scene in late 1986 with her first (self-titled) album, Loveless has been one of the most popular female singers of neotraditional country. She also recorded albums in the country pop and bluegrass genres. Loveless was born in Pikeville, Kentucky, and raised in Elkhorn City, Kentucky, and Louisville, Kentucky. She rose to stardom thanks to her blend of honky tonk and country-rock and a plaintive, emotional ballad style that she learned from her brother Jeff. Throughout her career, Loveless has sold 15 million albums worldwide.
Loveless has charted more than 40 songs on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including five number ones: "Timber, I'm Falling in Love", "Chains", "Blame It on Your Heart", "You Can Feel Bad", and "Lonely Too Long". She has also released 16 studio albums in the United States, four of these albums have been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and two have been certified gold. She has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1988.
Loveless was married to Terry Lovelace, from whom she derived her professional name, from 1976 to 1986. She has been married to record producer Emory Gordy Jr. since 1989.
