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Introduction
“Wrong’s What I Do Best” is one of those songs that hits you right where it hurts, yet somehow, it makes you smile. Sung by the legendary George Jones, the song is a raw and honest reflection of life’s messier moments. It’s about acknowledging the flaws, the mistakes, and the times when everything goes sideways, but with a touch of humor that only someone like George could pull off.
Listening to this song feels like having a heart-to-heart with an old friend who’s been through it all and isn’t afraid to admit it. There’s something deeply relatable in the lyrics—who hasn’t felt like they just can’t seem to get it right sometimes? Yet, there’s no self-pity here, just a wry acceptance of the ups and downs of life.
What makes this song special is George’s ability to convey vulnerability with such strength. His voice carries the weight of every word, making you believe that he’s lived every line. It’s this authenticity that makes “Wrong’s What I Do Best” not just a song, but an experience—a reminder that it’s okay to stumble, and sometimes, it’s those very stumbles that define who we are.
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Lyrics
Some men look for diamonds
Some men look for gold
I’m just trying to find myself
Before I get too old
Different people have their ways
Of measuring success
Maybe it’s not the right way but wrong’s what I do best
Well, I walk the straight and narrow
Straight to where I don’t belong
One time I even tried to love one woman
But that didn’t last too long
If my ship was docking in the east
You can bet I’d be headin’ west
Right in the wrong direction
‘Cause wrong’s what I do best
When I’m down and out
And kicked about, I feel right at home
When I got the blues and it’s all bad news
That’s when I’m in my comfort zone
Well, If they held a loser’s playoff
Well, there’d be no contest
‘Cause I’ve had lots of practice
And wrong’s what I do best
If my ship was docking in the east
You can bet I’d be heading west
I’m right in the wrong direction
‘Cause wrong’s what I do best
Right in the wrong direction
‘Cause wrong’s what I do best