Lyrics of
You Never Even Called Me By My Name

You Never Even Called Me by My Name was written by Steve Goodman and John Prine. Its known as the perfect country and western song for its satirical take on the common tropes in country music, such as prison, cheating, and drinking. Goodman originally wrote it, and Prine initially refused to take co-writing credits due to its satirical nature. The song was popularized by David Allan Coe.

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Well it was all that I could do to keep from cryin'
Sometimes it seemed so useless to remain
But you don't have to call me darlin' - darlin'
You never even call me by my name

You don't have to call me Waylon Jennings
And you don't have to call me Charley Pride
And you don't have to call me Merle Haggard anymore
 Even though you're on my fightin' side

And I'll hang around as long as you will let me
and I never minded standing in the rain.
But you don't have to call me darlin' - darlin'
you never even call me by my name

Well I've heard my name a few times in your phonebook hello hello
And I've seen it on signs where I've played
But the only time I know I'll hear David Allan Coe
Is when Jesus has his final judgement day

So I'll hang around as long as you will let me
and I never minded standing in the rain.
But you don't have to call me darlin' - darlin'
you never even call me by my name

Well I was drunk the day my mom got out of prison
And I went to pick her up in the rain
But before I could get to the station in a pickup truck
 She got run'd over by a damned old train

And I'll hang around as long as you will let me
and I never minded standing in the rain.
But you don't have to call me darlin' darlin'
you never even called me,
well I wonder why you don't call me,
why dont you ever call me by my name.