VIDEO
I Care Song Lyrics and Chords by Tom T. Hall
I Care
Written and Recorded by Tom T. Hall
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When the TV won't work
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and your toys fall apart
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And you have a sad feeling
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deep in your heart
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You wanna go out but it's
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raining out there
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I want you to
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know I
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care
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no one like you
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When they take you some place and you
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sit in a chair
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know I
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care
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and your parents are mean
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When being grownup
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is a faraway dream
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When you're filling your teeth
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and cutting your hair
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know I
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care
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no one like you
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I mention your name when
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I'm saying my prayers
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know I
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care
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and you can't go out
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When you sit for a week
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with that thing in your mouth
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When you sleep in the dark
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and there's something out there
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know I
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no one like you
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And sometimes I act like a
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grouchy old bear
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know I
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care
FAQ
Who sang the the song I Care?
- The song I Care was sang by Tom T. Hall.
Who is Tom T. Hall?
- Thomas T. Hall (born May 25, 1936) is an American country music songwriter, singer, instrumentalist, novelist, and short-story writer. He has written 12 No. 1 hit songs, with 26 more that reached the Top 10, including the No. 1 international pop crossover smash "Harper Valley PTA" and the hit "I Love", which reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. He is included in Rolling Stones list of 100 Greatest Songwriters. He became known to fans as "The Storyteller," thanks to his storytelling skills in his songwriting.