Too Much on My Heart: A Country Ballad by The Statler Brothers
“Too Much on My Heart” is a well-known song by The Statler Brothers, a prominent American country music group in the 1960s and 1970s. Released in 1985, this song is part of their album “Pardners in Rhyme.”
“Too Much on My Heart” was written by Jimmy Fortune, a member of the group. The song tells the story of a man’s pain and weariness as he faces the pressures and losses in life. With heartfelt lyrics and a gentle melody, this song has touched the hearts of many listeners and has become one of The Statler Brothers’ major hits.
The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, further solidifying the group’s status as one of the leading artists in country music at the time. The harmonious vocals of the group members, combined with Jimmy Fortune’s songwriting talent, created a track full of emotion and meaning.
“Too Much on My Heart” is not only a testament to the talent of The Statler Brothers but also an enduring musical piece that continues to be cherished across generations.
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Lyrics
You’re having second thoughts I can tell by the way you look at me
I can tell by what I see you no longer believe in me
I’m havin’ bad dreams can’t seem to get back to where we used to be
Sometimes it feels like we’re worlds apart
And I’ve got too much on my heart
I’ve got too much on my heart and I don’t like to feel the pain
And I don’t know where to start to make you love me once again
I don’t have time to make you understand
Lord this thing is gettin’ out of hand
Pain shoots through me like a dart and I’ve got too much on my heart
Don’t be so cold to me I know you’ve changed but it’s still hard for me
It’s too late I realize I can see it in your distant eyes
You needed all of me but I can’t be there like I used to be
And Lord it’s tearin’ me apart
I got too much on my heart
I’ve got too much on my heart and I don’t like to feel the pain
And I don’t know where to start to make you love me once again
I don’t have time to make you understand
Lord this thing is gettin’ out of hand
Pain shoots through me like a dart and I’ve got too much on my heart
Pain shoots through me like a dart and I’ve got too much on my heart