The Complete Lyrics

by Hank Williams, Don Cusic (Editor)

Published in a single volume for the first time, the complete lyrics of Hank Williams, Sr., recall the great songwriter's meditations on misery and joy, love won and lost, Saturday night dancing and Sunday morning devotion.

Genres: Music, Poetry, Reference

152 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Hank Williams (born Hiram King Williams) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Regarded as one of the most significant and influential American singers and songwriters of the 20th century, he recorded 55 singles (five released posthumously).

Hank Williams died in 1953 aged 29 on a overdose of morfine and alcohol.

Reviews

[Cheryl Stevens · Rating 4 out of 5]

The biography at the beginning of the book was the most interesting. The remainder of the book consists of Hank's song lyrics.

[James Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

These lyrics serve as some of the most touching, sad poems written in the US during the 20th Century,

[Alfonso Velez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Goldmine

[Ronni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Essential.

[Gerry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learning some Hank Williams songs. Great chords, great melody.