Hide your background, hide your fame Hide your given middle name Swallow your pride, swallow your pills In your house up in the hills Leave your husband, leave your wife Keep on runnin' your whole life Sweep your dirt under the rug Fix your hurt with a little love From the cradle to the grave You will always be a slave To the quiet darkness of your memories And that's the truth, my friend The ugly truth, my friend I've got proof, my friend And that's the truth Keep your secrets to yourself Keep your paperbacks up on the shelf Burn your bridges, burn your friends Blow 'em kisses and make amends Take the high road or take the low No one but you and God will ever know And you might play rough and win or lose Either way, love, you'll get the blues From the cradle to the grave You will always be a slave To the quiet darkness of your memories And that's the truth, my friend The ugly truth, my friend I've got proof, my friend And that's the truth I've got proof, my friend And that's the truth
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LUCINDA one of my all time favorite songwriters and performers only a handful of the best of the best equal or in Ray Davies case top her since he tops everyobody! LOVE LOVE LOVE LUCINDA one of my all time favorite songwriters and performers only a handful of the best of the best equal or in Ray Davies case top her since he tops everybody!
Thank you..Lucinda! Sometimes the Ugly Truth can end up mighty Beautiful! Thank you as an Auntie letting my babies know that excessing through music, dance, and life experiences is the way to be Free thank You for thinking out the box and letting Go and Allowing God
i caught her eye once at a gig me she didnt know but her i did the strings her voice her words reached inside to the place where a woman can change a man
I like that thought. That is quite a lovely thought coming from the guy. I know that sounds dumb but I think you know what I mean. Peace and blessings to you.
My favorite female singer/songwriter of all times AND wearing a T-Shirt of my favorite band of all times, Lynyrd Skynyrd!! (i have that same shirt). I can only imagine what a lucinda williams and ronnie van zant duet would be like. Lu and Ronnie are the two absolute best songwriters who had/have the uncanny ability to write the truth about their lives, life and experiences. Working class people. Love, tragedy, the road. Loss, forgiveness, addiction, violence, sorrow, broken deams, broken friendships, good friends and family. Would a Lucinda Williams and Ronnie Van Zant album not be freekin' incredible?
They're very different, both phenomenal. Her songs touch me in a deeper place overall, but his do to. His songs have more levity and humor. As a singer she's better. But, who needs better than they both touch us deeply.
Hey Kids, don't make the same mistake that I did! Take those ghosts out of the closet, hang 'em up on a clothes line and disinfect them with sunlight. Sit back in a deck chair with a cool beverage and watch 'em blow in the breeze! You gotta look at this "truth stuff" or it'll haunt you forever . . .
Sorry but no.She is great but bought GPs at the time and its still the best. Next is Scottish bloke Davie Craig who used to sing it at the Hare and Hounds in London with the late RobinMcKidd.
Another under-appreciated mini masterpiece
...be well Lucinda. We need you..more than ever. And that's the truth...
There’s no genre to put Lucinda’s music It’s just the truth my friend
In a Skynard T-shirt oozing class
:)
Sweep your dirt,
under the rug
fix your heart,
with a little love,
take the high road,
or take the low,
nobody but you,
and God will ever know.
Hide your background, hide your fame
Hide your given middle name
Swallow your pride, swallow your pills
In your house up in the hills
Leave your husband, leave your wife
Keep on runnin' your whole life
Sweep your dirt under the rug
Fix your hurt with a little love
From the cradle to the grave
You will always be a slave
To the quiet darkness of your memories
And that's the truth, my friend
The ugly truth, my friend
I've got proof, my friend
And that's the truth
Keep your secrets to yourself
Keep your paperbacks up on the shelf
Burn your bridges, burn your friends
Blow 'em kisses and make amends
Take the high road or take the low
No one but you and God will ever know
And you might play rough and win or lose
Either way, love, you'll get the blues
From the cradle to the grave
You will always be a slave
To the quiet darkness of your memories
And that's the truth, my friend
The ugly truth, my friend
I've got proof, my friend
And that's the truth
I've got proof, my friend
And that's the truth
Lucinda feels, writes, sings, and strums the best dang country blues songs hands down!
SHE SURE CAN MAKE A SONG WORTH LISTENING TO.
You ain't kiddin
Plenty of fucked up people out there and this nails it..
one of her very best songs - no superlative does it justice
Just Lucinda and her acoustic guitar....so great...she is the best singer songwriter of all time!
Agreed, just wonderful
Such poignant a song! lovely Lucia Williams interprets it with such genuine truth!
This woman gets more beautiful from the inside out. May God bless her and may He show us great things from all of us. And Lucinda.
Lovin you to infinity, beautiful lady!!! Sing it, Lucinda!
From cradle to grave... that's the truth
Lucinda please take care of your health, take it easy we don’t want to lose another loving artist, we just lost Nanci Griffith!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LUCINDA one of my all time favorite songwriters and performers only a handful of the best of the best equal or in Ray Davies case top her since he tops everyobody!
LOVE LOVE LOVE LUCINDA one of my all time favorite songwriters and performers only a handful of the best of the best equal or in Ray Davies case top her since he tops everybody!
damn right!! THATS THE POINT!!
She is absolutely beautiful.
Thank you..Lucinda! Sometimes the Ugly Truth can end up mighty Beautiful! Thank you as an Auntie letting my babies know that excessing through music, dance, and life experiences is the way to be Free thank You for thinking out the box and letting Go and Allowing God
i caught her eye once at a gig
me she didnt know but her i did
the strings her voice her words
reached inside to the place
where a woman can change a man
@Sharon Bell me too
I caught her eye once and she actually smiled at me and I've never forgotten that connection and everything it meant in that moment.
Awesome!
I like that thought. That is quite a lovely thought coming from the guy. I know that sounds dumb but I think you know what I mean. Peace and blessings to you.
You are amazing, wish you so much success. Tell the world your truth!!!!! The real truth, love you so much, you touched me
Amazing song!, love it, just beautiful
Lucinda Williams performing live at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville Arkansas. Lucinda Williams: "Ugly Truth"
Nevr saw this one before. I so love Lucinda Williams
I adore this woman....One of the best songwriters ever!!!
Annetress McGlone ❤
Ditto my friend, ditto!!!
A Brilliant artist.
My favorite female singer/songwriter of all times AND wearing a T-Shirt of my favorite band of all times, Lynyrd Skynyrd!! (i have that same shirt). I can only imagine what a lucinda williams and ronnie van zant duet would be like. Lu and Ronnie are the two absolute best songwriters who had/have the uncanny ability to write the truth about their lives, life and experiences. Working class people. Love, tragedy, the road. Loss, forgiveness, addiction, violence, sorrow, broken deams, broken friendships, good friends and family. Would a Lucinda Williams and Ronnie Van Zant album not be freekin' incredible?
This is real country music.
Never heard this one before, as always she nails it again............Thank you Lucinda
When it comes my time to check out I'll know the world was beautiful. Ugly truth and all, thank you Lucinda.
This song is the ugly truth
Oh man, I love this song!!!!! Just learned it and Im gonna start playing it all the time...Great great song
I have listened to this song 50+ times in a row now. Powerful!
Also, her boots are super cool.
Why isn't she in The Country Music Hall of Fame?
me too...
A female John Prine!!!!!
They're very different, both phenomenal. Her songs touch me in a deeper place overall, but his do to. His songs have more levity and humor. As a singer she's better. But, who needs better than they both touch us deeply.
Bam Miller having just said goodbye to one legend, you are correct my friend.
The female country outlaw! If Hank jr and Delta blues had a baby
she did not even try to reach any notes, basically it reached. I can listen this song all weekend
Love this woman
That was amazing!
I have listened 16 times caint find nothing wrong
That girl must have issues she can not face
Love the truth
Yes THE BEST Lucinda as always!!!
Perfect performance of a perfect song done by by a prefect artist!
If you can’t relate to this song you must not be human
The truth cannot be disputed. Love you all that feel the same.
So beautiful but makes me cry.
Me too
love her, what a voice and talent
Wow (that's all i can think). And shed a few tears.
Your songs are beautiful 😘
Pure great songwriter. American treasure!
Hey Kids, don't make the same mistake that I did! Take those ghosts out of the closet, hang 'em up on a clothes line and disinfect them with sunlight. Sit back in a deck chair with a cool beverage and watch 'em blow in the breeze! You gotta look at this "truth stuff" or it'll haunt you forever . . .
No matter how far you run, there you are.
So very true.
I love you Lu
I have been listening to her since Car Wheels. I have em all.
Great strummin' too...love you lou
God, she hits the nail on the head. Love her music so much.
Lov the skynard tee...lov you lou..lov this song..
Truth looked @ in an utmost truthful way.
-gilpin 12916
Just bloody lovely!
love lucinda .Wish I was at that bar
Ahh...that's the truth my friend... 😶
AWESOME AWESOME TALENT GREAT SONG
simply the best!
I keep doing that with all her songs protection and am I too blue oh heck just everything cannot listen to too much Lucinda. And THAT'S the truth
The truth is she can hit any note she wants
What a blues voice!
In Front of You all the Time
Makes me happy I can’t remember anything 😂
So beautiful
I love this freaking women!!!!!!
What a difference a year can make. In 2010, at George's Majestic, you could hardly hear her. The audience must have grown up.
Sad but true my friend….. that’s Lucinda, sad, true and sweet.
Everyone needs to listen to her version of "A Song for You." I think it is better than Grahm's.
Sorry but no.She is great but bought GPs at the time and its still the best. Next is Scottish bloke Davie Craig who used to sing it at the Hare and Hounds in London with the late RobinMcKidd.
so true....
love this
love this song
posted 6 years ago and still good d
Pure thing!
When i burn my bridges . I forgive you. Sorry im not looking to rebuild!
God that voice 😍
One of a kind
Oh Fuck Yeah
really great performance!
Yep. Truth.
omg, i love her...
Love you Lucinda
WHAT A FIND ! Is there more of this show?
cool
so great i love her voice
Am back listening to you Lucinda, love your writing and compositions, a great fan!
looove her
Who else is crying like a child
She did not lie. Just saying.
Hide my stuff.
Jeff and Ron wants it.
Thank you!!! Makes life way to F-Simple....lol.
For you JT! Time to heal
Thank You Lucinda
Can I have a drone?
Can I walk about?
LOVE
🔥🔥🔥
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“Ugly Truth “ 🦆
She could be my next wife, if she plays her cards right.
You wish. Get in line, sucka
Beatles
What about them?