If You're Gonna Do Me Wrong, Do It Right Lyrics
Vern Gosdin
Lyrics
There's a closet full of dresses that I bought you
And here's the keys to the new car in the drive
And before you leave our room
Put on your best perfume.
If you're gonna do me wrong, do it right
Oh, the next time the phone rings I won't answer
I don't want to be the fool I was tonight
I don't want to know the truth
I don't want to see the proof.
If you're gonna do me wrong, Honey do it right
If you're gonna break my heart all to pieces
Just walk right out and leave me, it's alright
Take off your wedding band
When he takes you by the hand.
If you're gonna do me wrong, do it right
Take off your wedding band
When he takes you by the hand
If you're gonna do me wrong, do it right...
Song & Lyrics Facts
"If You're Gonna Do Me Wrong, Do It Right" is a song written by Vern Gosdin and Max D. Barnes, and recorded by American country music artist Vern Gosdin.
The single was released in April 1988 as the first single from his album Chiseled in Stone. The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, and it also reached number one on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. The lyrics of the song tell a story of a man whose lover has left him for another, but he still wishes her well if she's going to do wrong, then do it right. The song features backing vocals from Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, who had previously collaborated with Gosdin on "Set 'Em Up Joe".