About the song
“I Don’t Wanna Play House” is a classic country heartbreak ballad written by Billy Sherrill and Sharon Vaughn. It was first recorded by Tammy Wynette in 1963, and it quickly became one of her biggest hits. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was also a major international hit, reaching number one in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
“I Don’t Wanna Play House” is a song about a young woman who has recently been married. She is unhappy in her marriage, and she feels like she is trapped in a loveless relationship. She longs for the days when she was single and free, and she doesn’t want to play the role of a traditional housewife.
The song is sung from the perspective of the young woman, and she uses vivid imagery to describe her unhappiness. She sings about how her heart is “cold and heavy” and how she feels like she is “living in a prison.” She also compares her marriage to a “game” and a “charade.”
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as the young woman declares that she is no longer willing to pretend to be happy. She sings, “I don’t wanna play house / I’m not a child anymore / I’m gonna pack my bags and leave / And I’m never coming back.”
“I Don’t Wanna Play House” is a timeless song that resonates with anyone who has ever felt trapped in an unhappy relationship. It is a powerful anthem of female empowerment, and it has been covered by many artists over the years, including Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and Trisha Yearwood.
The song was included on Wynette’s 1963 album, “Here’s Your Answer.” The album was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to solidify Wynette’s status as one of the leading stars of country music.
“I Don’t Wanna Play House” is a must-have for any fan of country music. It is a powerful and moving song that has stood the test of time.
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