Loretta Lynn - The Home You're Tearin' Down

The Home You're Tearin' Down

"The Home You're Tearing Down" is a song written by Betty Sue Perry that was originally recorded by American country artist Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in August 1965 via Decca Records.

"The Home You're Tearing Down" was recorded at the Columbia Recording Studio on March 4, 1965. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the session was produced by renowned country music producer Owen Bradley. Three additional tracks were recorded during this session, including the single's B-side, "Farther to Go".

"The Home You're Tearing Down" reached number ten on the Billboard Hot Country Singles survey in 1965. The song became her fourth top ten single under the Decca recording label. "The Home You're Tearing Down" was also the fourth song Lynn recorded that was composed by Betty Sue Perry. It was included on her studio album, I Like 'Em Country (1966).

Loretta Lynn - The Home You're Tearin' Down Lyrics

I don't know your name I wouldn't know your face

But you're right with the one I love out there someplace

You have an invitation be free to come around

Come over anytime and see the home you're tearin' down

Once some happy faces would have met you at the door

But since their daddy's gone so much they don't smile anymore

There's shattered parts of broken hearts just scattered all around

Come over anytime and see the home you're tearin' down

[ steel ]

I'll dry all my tears and have the coffee hot

Cause I can't sleep a wink no more time's all I've got

You see the price I'm payin' for happiness you've found

Come over anytime and see the home you're tearin' down

You've told how much you loved him you can surely tell me too

I'd like to know just what you've done to make him turn to you

I swallow pride and hear you sigh if you'll just come around

Come over anytime and see the home you're tearin' down