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Lyin', cheatin', and drinkin'- it's what country music is all about. There may be many songs that make it to the top of the country charts, but the ones most people associate with country music are the "done me wrong" songs. What are the most unforgettable ones out there? Here's my list, from the days of Hank Williams Sr., all the way to today's Carrie Underwood.

Your Cheatin' Heart - Hank Williams Sr.
"You'll walk the floor the way I do, your cheatin' heart will tell on you." One of Hank Williams' biggest hits, "Your Cheatin' Heart" is a picture of the birth of modern country music. Hank sang it with that eerie twang mixed with some hints of the blues, and it continues to send chills down the spine of most country music fans today.

I Fall To Pieces - Patsy Cline
Patsy Cline sang all her songs with deep emotion that inspired many, and "I Fall To Pieces" is no exception. She sings of the heart-breaking failed relationship that most of us have experienced. It is a timeless classic and an all time "done me wrong" favorite.

He Stopped Loving Her Today - George Jones
Possibly the greatest country song ever recorded, "He Stopped Loving Her Today" is the story of the man who died with a broken heart. George Jones is the king of "done me wrong" songs, and this one is quite possibly the most recognizable song in country music history.

Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain - Willie Nelson
How can you leave out the soft, emotion-laden voice of Willie? Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain is one the all time greats. Willie speaks of regret and sorrow for what he can no longer have, and he does it in a way that can only be done by Willie himself.

Killin' Time - Clint Black
"This killin' time is killin' me, drinking myself blind, thinkin' I won't see." Killin' Time was Clint Black's debut album in 1989, and the song is still considered one of the great cheatin' and drinkin' songs of all time. Black has a style all of his own, and personifies the heart of country music in "Killin' Time."

The Thunder Rolls - Garth Brooks
If you were around in the 1980's, you know what kind of impact this song had on country music. It was an instant hit for Brooks, and even stirred up some controversy for it's video. The song even had a third, unpublished verse, that paints the picture of the woman killing her cheating husband.

Straight Tequila Night - John Anderson
"Don't ask her on a straight tequlia night, she'll start thinking about him, and she's ready to fight." John Anderson knows how to do the "done me wrong" song, and he did it right with this one.

Goodbye Earl - Dixie Chicks
This one might put some fear into you if you are an abusive husband. It's the story of the battered woman who takes the law into her own hands. "Goodbye Earl" is a Dixie Chicks favorite, and a "done me wrong" classic.

There are many other "done me wrong" songs worth mentioning here, but these are some of the most unforgettable ones in country music history. They tell the gut-wrenching, tear-jerking stories of the broken hearted, and country music fans will sing along to them all.

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