About the song
“Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go Bad” is a seminal country song by Tammy Wynette, released in 1967 as the title track of her debut studio album. Known for her distinctive voice and ability to convey both vulnerability and strength in her music, Wynette’s interpretation of this song marked her emergence as a significant figure in country music during the 1960s.
The song was penned by renowned songwriters Billy Sherrill and Glenn Sutton, who crafted a narrative that challenges traditional gender roles and societal expectations. “Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go Bad” tells the story of a woman who decides to break free from her innocent persona and embrace a more independent and assertive lifestyle. Wynette’s delivery is both assertive and heartfelt, capturing the defiance and determination of the song’s protagonist.
Upon its release, “Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go Bad” became a commercial success, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1967. The song’s popularity not only established Wynette as a promising new voice in country music but also set the stage for her subsequent string of hits and her enduring influence on the genre.
The album “Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go Bad” further solidified Wynette’s reputation, featuring a collection of songs that showcased her vocal prowess and storytelling ability. It received critical acclaim and contributed to Wynette’s rapid rise to prominence within the country music scene.
Wynette’s rendition of “Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go Bad” remains a classic example of her early work, celebrated for its empowering message and Wynette’s emotive performance. The song continues to resonate with audiences, reflecting Wynette’s ability to articulate themes of personal empowerment and self-expression through her music.
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Lyrics
I’ve never seen the inside of a bar room
Or listened to a Jukebox all night long
But I see these are the things that bring you pleasure
So I’m gonna make some changes in our home
I’ve heard it said if you can’t beat ’em join ’em
So if that’s the way you wanted me to be
I’ll change if it takes that to make you happy
From now on you’re gonna see a different me
Because your good girl’s gonna go bad
I’m gonna be the swinginest swinger you’ve ever had
If you like ’em painted up, powdered up
Then you oughta be glad
‘Cause your good girl’s gonna go bad
I’ll even learn to like the taste of whisky
In fact, you’ll hardly recognise your wife
I’ll buy some brand new clothes and dress up fancy
For my journey to the wilder side of life
Because your good girl’s gonna go bad
I’m gonna be the swinginest swinger you’ve ever had
If you like ’em painted up, powdered up
Then you oughta be glad
‘Cause your good girl’s gonna go bad
Oh yeah, your good girl’s gonna go bad