When I'm Hurtin' Lyrics

I like a happy song
In loud an� smoky place
Sweet Home Alabama
Puts a smile on 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
I�m just not myself
With an up-beat 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
I�d be out of business
If I didn�t have the blues

There�s another glass of heartache
Just behind the curtain
�Cause I sing a whole lot better
When I�m hurtin�

I know you like a fast one
But I�m not in the mood
There�s someone in the crowd tonight
With her somebody new

�Cau�she�s the reason for these sad songs
But you�re in luck 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
Wel� I�d be out of business
If I didn�t have the blues

There�s another glass of heartache
Just behind the curtain
�Cause I sing a whole lot better
When I�m hurtin�

Yeah, I sing just a whole lot better
When I�m hurtin�

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