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Couldn’t Do Nothin’ Right Lyrics by Jerry Jeff Walker

It’s a Good Night for Singin’

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[Verse 1]
The lamp is broken on the mantle
My mind is blown and I'm turning away
It's gettin' more than I can handle
It's gettin' more than I can say
[Chorus]
I couldn't stay here if I wanted
I couldn't stay here if I tried
'Cause you were always disappointed in me
Guess I could never do nothin' right
Guess I could never do nothin' right
[Verse 2]
Well I work hard to make a living
To make the Good Life dream come true
But you wanted more than I was giving
I guess that's more than I can do
[Chorus]
I couldn't stay here if I wanted
I couldn't stay here if I tried
You were always disappointed in me
Guess I could never do nothin' right
I guess I could never do nothin' right
[Verse 3]
You cut my heart like the cards on the table
It seemed like fun for you to keep playin' on
Well, I let you in as long as I was able
Now your games have done been run
[Chorus]
And I couldn't stay here if I wanted
I couldn't stay here if I tried
'Cause you were always disappointed in me
Guess I could never do nothin' right in your eyes
Guess I could never do nothin' right
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Jerry Jeff Walker

Jerry Jeff Walker

About “Couldn’t Do Nothin’ Right” by Jerry Jeff Walker

Read the complete lyrics to "Couldn’t Do Nothin’ Right" by Jerry Jeff Walker from the album "It’s a Good Night for Singin’". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Country.

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"Couldn’t Do Nothin’ Right" is credited to Jerry Jeff Walker. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Couldn’t Do Nothin’ Right" appears on "It’s a Good Night for Singin’".

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