Ryan Bingham – The Weary Kind

Opening December 16th is the long awaiting movie “Crazy Heart” about a broken-down, hard-living country music singer and his road to redemption. It’s a limited release (but is already getting Oscar buzz) with Jeff Bridges, Colin Farrell, Robert Duvall, Maggie Gyllenhaal and our own Ryan Bingham & the Dead Horses as the backing band. You can see the trailer over at crazyheartmovie.com

The soundtrack was done by T. Bone Burnett and the featured song, “The Weary Kind”, is penned and produced by himself and Ryan Bingham. I would have never dreamed this combination would work, but it’s one of the best recorded songs I’ve heard Bingham put out.

“The Weary Kind” by Ryan Bingham

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Your heart’s on the loose
You rolled them seven’s with nothing lose
And this ain’t no place for the weary kind

You called all your shots
Shooting 8 ball at the corner truck stop
Somehow this don’t feel like home anymore

And this ain’t no place for the weary kind
And this ain’t no place to lose your mind
And this ain’t no place to fall behind
Pick up your crazy heart and give it one more try

Your body aches…
Playing your guitar and sweating out the hate
The days and the nights all feel the same

Whiskey has been a thorn in your side
and it doesn’t forget
the highway that calls for your heart inside

And this ain’t no place for the weary kind
And this ain’t no place to lose your mind
And this ain’t no place to fall behind
Pick up your crazy heart and give it one more try

Your lovers won’t kiss…
It’s too damn far from your fingertips
You are the man that ruined her world

Your heart’s on the loose
You rolled them seven’s with nothing lose
And this ain’t no place for the weary kind

48 Responses to “Ryan Bingham – The Weary Kind”

  1. Bama
    November 23, 2009 at 3:34 pm #

    I was just browsing around trying to find release information for the movie and ended up on the IMDB message boards where people were talking about the song (and showing Bingham some love). A couple people were willing to fight to the death that it was Springsteen singing.

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1263670/board/thread/151663234

  2. krabat666
    November 24, 2009 at 3:18 am #

    Where can i buy the song????

  3. Ryan
    November 24, 2009 at 9:03 am #

    You’ll prob have to wait till the soundtrack is released.

  4. kaoudj
    November 24, 2009 at 11:24 am #

    how can i download this song. or put it on facebook

  5. Ryan
    November 24, 2009 at 1:13 pm #

    @kaoudj here is the mp3 http://rebuilt.galleywinter.com/mp3/thewearykind.mp3

    feel free to link the article on facebook :)

  6. Alex
    November 24, 2009 at 1:58 pm #

    Great melody. Looking forward to the movie as well as the soundtrack

  7. kaoudj
    November 24, 2009 at 3:14 pm #

    Alright thanks!

  8. kaoudj
    November 24, 2009 at 3:44 pm #

    is there any chance you have the song this depression.

  9. magmack
    November 26, 2009 at 5:32 pm #

    I saw Ryan Bingham sing this song last week when he opened for the Flatlanders. What an amazing concert!

  10. katakan
    November 27, 2009 at 8:37 am #

    i have listen this song, good

  11. Kathryne
    December 4, 2009 at 12:12 am #

    Here’s the link to buy it on iTunes:
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-weary-kind-theme-from-crazy/id342749268?i=342749336

  12. jacksaunt
    January 1, 2010 at 7:33 pm #

    Such a beautiful tune. Such a soulful voice. I ache to tears every time I listen to it. Saw the movie for the second time last night (first was at the premiere in L.A.!) and loved it again. A beautiful project overall. I hope this songs wins “best” because it is. It’s haunting in its beauty.

  13. lonesomejorge
    January 13, 2010 at 12:23 am #

    This song gets in your head and just wont let go. There’s just something about the words and melody…..damn!

  14. LG1726
    January 13, 2010 at 2:55 pm #

    Its like Bob Dylan met country

  15. eks
    January 15, 2010 at 2:41 am #

    I agree…. I ran into this song accidentally and really enjoyed it. it has a classic feel to it. beautiful song.

  16. Katie James
    January 18, 2010 at 12:05 am #

    This song just inspired me to write a story. I feel that it’s genuine and I absolutely love the sound. This guy doesn’t need any back up singers to support the meaning or the tone of the piece. And it truly is a “weary kind” of song, which seldom appears in music anymore in my opinion. I love this song now.

  17. paul
    January 18, 2010 at 4:09 pm #

    Not a great song, just generic, oh-weary me formula.
    Real Austin musicians are laughing at this.

  18. Ryan
    January 18, 2010 at 4:50 pm #

    Care to list these Austin Musicians that are laughing? Most musicians I’ve talked to are very proud of Ryan and what he’s done with this song.

    But then again I’m not sure I care. Most “Austin” Musicians will still be in Austin becuase all they can do is bitch and not write Golden Globe winners. or maybe I’ll care when T-bone Burrnet calls them

  19. kaoudj
    January 18, 2010 at 6:44 pm #

    Do you know when the movie Crazy Heart opens everywhere in theatres? I’ve heard sometime in January or Febuary?

  20. Ryan
    January 19, 2010 at 8:55 am #

    @kaoudj – Last word I heard was Feb 5th is the nationwide release

  21. kaoudj
    January 21, 2010 at 4:39 pm #

    Thank you!

  22. ST
    January 25, 2010 at 12:34 pm #

    Heard Ryan Bingham when he came to Arizona and he’s very original. Was delightfully surprised to hear his voice when watching the Crazy Heart trailer. Very cool. Beautiful song. Congratulations to him and T-Bone Burnett.

  23. kaoudj
    January 28, 2010 at 4:51 pm #

    does anyone have the mp3 for “i dont know”

  24. Alan
    February 12, 2010 at 11:16 am #

    I know the aunt of one the band members and she is humble and proud of him and the success of the movie and this song and the way it has touched so many. I’m not surprised that some musicians in Austin would laugh and make light of the assume success of this song. Perhaps they are not laughing but really crying on the inside that it was not their success. Lets face it getting your foot in the door of this business is not easy and it looks like Bingham has kicked the door wide open.

  25. susie
    February 17, 2010 at 5:53 pm #

    I agree with whoever said it sounds like Bob Dylan. Listen to his son’s song Something Good This Way Comes. BTW, it’s Jakob Dylan of the Wallflowers :) hes super-cute!

  26. XxpopsiclexX
    February 17, 2010 at 11:28 pm #

    This song made me cry the first time I heard it (on VH1 Jump Start at 6:00 in the morning lmao) It inspired me to let go of something I’d been holding on to and move on into bigger and better things in my life. I might have mis interpretted the meaning but to me it meant that give love another chance and kind of chastising people who leave others heart broken. This song is to let them know that they will get back up again and it is so true =) <3 I love this song soo muchh!!!

  27. Danny Vitiello
    February 22, 2010 at 3:46 pm #

    This song sounds like it was written by Kris Kristofferson. It should go to the top of the charts. Good luck with it.

  28. doug mcauliffe
    March 3, 2010 at 4:04 pm #

    weary kind is the best song I have herd in a long time i cant stop listening to it I wish he would come to dubuque iowa and preform a chance to meet him would be the best thing that could happen to me

  29. doug mcauliffe
    March 3, 2010 at 4:08 pm #

    Im callin ryan out dubuque why not what have u got to lose

  30. Danny Vitiello
    March 9, 2010 at 11:13 am #

    Ryan, I knew you would win! ENJOY!

  31. himanshu (India)
    March 10, 2010 at 10:51 am #

    The song is a musical masterpiece, the first time i listen to it ,i had the best feeling ever had…want to listen to it Lac times, let me know Ryan what motivated you for the music and the words

  32. doug mcauliffe
    March 18, 2010 at 3:18 pm #

    calling bingham dubuque iowa, I cant stop listening to weary kind it is the best song ever it fills so much of my heart the song feels so close to my actual life

  33. liz
    April 10, 2010 at 1:08 pm #

    My husband and I saw the movie “Crazy Heart” and thought it was a terriffic movie. We truly LOVE the song “The Weary Kind: Can’t hear enough of it. Ryan has a voice that is “One of a Kind”truly Wonderful!!, When I hear the song, I feel like I’m in a different place where I close my eyes and am taken away….

  34. ak
    April 24, 2010 at 12:48 pm #

    paul on January 18th, 2010
    “Not a great song, just generic, oh-weary me formula.
    Real Austin musicians are laughing at this.”

    —————————————

    Are you kidding? A little bitter are we? And which musician is laughing? The broke one? The unsuccessful ones? (you) Quit hatin. Awesome song, awesome voice

  35. Neal
    April 27, 2010 at 9:53 am #

    great song…. and the movie demonstrates the sad state of most current-day “country” songs where T-Bone and company can come up with a movie full of great country tunes.. but tune into any popular country music station and the new songs (for the most part) are sh*t…

  36. Amir Thompson
    June 5, 2010 at 11:21 pm #

    Brilliant tune. I love it!

  37. Carly94
    September 30, 2010 at 8:55 am #

    i love this song it spoke to my heart i might have misinturprited the meaning but to me it ment if they brake your heart the ovyisly wearnt right and dont belong here go find some who will love you right

  38. Carly94
    September 30, 2010 at 8:55 am #

    i love this song it spoke to my heart to me it ment if they brake your heart the ovyisly wearnt right and dont belong here go find some who will love you right

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    March 5, 2011 at 6:20 pm #

    Not since Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice” has there been such an evocative song. Terrific.

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