Story Behind The Song
As I vaguely recall, I think the goal was to write the most non-commercial song in the world. I think I came pretty close here!
Song Description
Another tale (tail?) of heartbreak.
| Song Length |
2:36 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Mood |
Gloomy, Poignant |
| Subject |
Horses, Breaking Up |
Similar Artists |
George Jones, Randy Travis |
| Era |
1980 - 1989 |
| |
Lyrics
My baby left me
It had to happen, of course
And when I asked her why
She just said, "Go ask a horse"
Now I wasn't sure
If I had heard her right
Still I asked a horse
Why my baby left me
But the horse could not say why
(I shoulda known...)
Horses Don't Know Why She Left Me
Horses don't know why she's gone
Horses Don't Know Why She Left Me
They don't know nothin' at all
I felt like a fool
I felt like I wanted to die
My baby was gone
And I was askin' horses why
I didn't know what to do
I didn't know what to think anymore
I could always go find some
Other horse to ask
But I thought to myself, "What for?"
(repeat chorus)