About the song
When two legends of country music come together, the result is often more than just a duet—it’s a conversation between generations, a merging of legacies. That’s exactly what we experience with **_George Strait & Willie Nelson – Good Hearted Woman_**, a collaboration that celebrates both the song’s enduring charm and the timeless artistry of its performers.
Originally penned by **_Willie Nelson_** and his friend **Waylon Jennings**, *Good Hearted Woman* first gained fame in the 1970s as part of the outlaw country movement. It told the story of a devoted woman standing by her man through thick and thin, despite his restless and wayward ways. But when **_George Strait_** and **_Willie Nelson_** revisit this classic together, they don’t simply recreate it—they breathe new life into it. Their rendition is a respectful nod to tradition, wrapped in the smoothness and maturity that only years of lived experience can bring.
What makes this version particularly special is the effortless chemistry between the two artists. **_George Strait_**, with his polished, straight-ahead delivery, complements **_Willie Nelson’s_** more relaxed, behind-the-beat phrasing. The contrast is not jarring—it’s conversational. It’s as though two old friends are sitting on a front porch, trading verses like stories from a long road traveled.
The instrumentation remains rooted in classic country—steel guitars, gentle drums, and a lilting bass that keeps things grounded. But it’s the voices of **_George Strait_** and **_Willie Nelson_** that truly carry the emotional weight. Their interpretation doesn’t overplay the drama or sentimentality. Instead, it offers something more nuanced: a knowing smile at the mistakes of youth, and a deep appreciation for the kind of love that endures.
For older, seasoned listeners, this rendition of **_Good Hearted Woman_** may stir both nostalgia and admiration. It’s a reminder of a time when songs told real stories and singers wore their hearts on their sleeves. More than that, it’s a tribute—not just to a song, but to the spirit of country music itself. A spirit rooted in honesty, humility, and the kind of relationships that weather the years. With this performance, **_George Strait & Willie Nelson_** remind us why we fell in love with country music in the first place.
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Lyrics
A long time forgotten the dreams that just fell by the way
The good life he promised, ain’t what she’s living today
(Willie)
But she never complains of the bad times
Or the bad things he’s done ,Lord (yeah)
She just talks about the good times they’ve had
And all the good times to come
She’s a good hearted woman in love with a good timin’ man
She loves him in spite of his ways she don’t understand
Through teardrops and laughter
They’ll pass through this world hand in hand
A good hearted woman lovin’ a good timin’ man
He likes the bright lights and night life and good timin’ friends
And when the party’s all over, she’ll welcome him back home again
Lord knows she don’t understand him but she does the best that she can
This good hearted woman lovin’ a good timin’ man (yeah)
She’s a good hearted woman in love with a good timin’ man (woo, yeah)
She loves me in spite of my wicked ways that she don’t understand
Through teardrops and laughter
They’ll pass through this world hand in hand, Lord
A good hearted woman lovin’ a good timin’ man
She’s a good hearted woman in love with a good timin’ man
She loves me in spite of my wicked mouthed ways
But then she don’t understand
