About the song
**”You Ain’t Woman Enough (To Take My Man)” – A Classic Country Anthem**
“You Ain’t Woman Enough (To Take My Man)” is a standout track by legendary country artist Loretta Lynn. Released in May 1966 through Decca Records, this song quickly became one of Lynn’s defining hits. It was recorded on November 15, 1965, at Columbia Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. Renowned producer Owen Bradley, known for his significant contributions to country music, was behind the production of this track.
The inspiration for the song came from a real-life encounter Lynn had with a woman backstage at one of her concerts. The woman shared her distress about another woman trying to win her husband’s affection. Lynn, in her characteristic straightforward style, reassured the woman by saying, “Honey, she ain’t woman enough to take your man.” This encounter sparked Lynn to write the song, channeling her response into a powerful declaration of loyalty and confidence.
“You Ain’t Woman Enough (To Take My Man)” achieved remarkable success, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1966. It marked Lynn’s eighth top ten hit and was a significant milestone in her career. The song was featured on her 1966 album, also titled *You Ain’t Woman Enough*.
The song’s influence extends beyond Lynn’s original recording. In 1973, the Grateful Dead performed it several times, and notable artists like June Edwards, Gloria Edwards, and Tina Turner have created their versions. A comedic rendition by Dwayne Johnson was featured in the 2005 film *Be Cool*. More recently, Hayley Williams of Paramore and Lisa McHugh have honored the song through their performances and recordings. Lynn even revisited the track in 2021, recording a duet with Tanya Tucker for her final studio album, *Still Woman Enough*.
The enduring appeal of “You Ain’t Woman Enough (To Take My Man)” is a testament to its powerful message and the enduring legacy of Loretta Lynn in country music.
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Lyrics
You’ve come to tell me somethin’
You say I ought to know
That he don’t love me any more
And I’ll have to let him go
You say you’re gonna take him
Oh, but I don’t think you can
‘Cause you ain’t woman enough
To take my man
Women like you, they’re a dime a dozen
You can buy ’em anywhere
For you to get to him I’d have to move over
And I’m gonna stand right here
It’ll be over my dead body
So, get out while you can
‘Cause you ain’t woman enough
To take my man
Aw, pick it out there, Dave
Sometimes a man’s caught lookin’
At things that he don’t need
He took a second look at you
But he’s in love with me
Well, I don’t know where that leaves you
Ah, but I know where I stand
And you ain’t woman enough
To take my man
Women like you they’re a dime a dozen
You can buy ’em anywhere
For you to get to him I’d have to move over
And I’m gonna stand right here
It’ll be over my dead body
So, get out while you can
‘Cause you ain’t woman enough
To take my man
No, you ain’t woman enough
To take my man