Introduction
Ronnie Dunn’s “I Worship the Woman You Walked On” is a powerful, emotionally charged ballad released as the third single from his third solo studio album, Tattooed Heart, issued on November 11, 2016, via Nash Icon Records . Though never issued as a fourth single, it was officially promoted in early 2017 and peaked at No. 46 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in 2017 .
Written by acclaimed Nashville songwriters Bob DiPiero, Mitzi Dawn Jenkins, and Tony Mullins, the song offers the narrative of a man who steps into the aftermath of a broken relationship, addressing the ex‑lover directly and declaring his devotion to the woman he’s been left behind in praise of. Its chorus—“’Cause I worship the woman you walked on…”—captures both longing and resolve .
Dunn’s solo career began after the temporary dissolution of the legendary duo Brooks & Dunn in 2010. With his 2011 self‑titled solo debut album producing the Top 10 single “Bleed Red,” he proved he could stand on his own. Tattooed Heart followed in 2016, with singles like “Ain’t No Trucks in Texas” and “Damn Drunk,” before leading into this deeply emotional track that many critics highlighted as album standout material.
Musically, the song is rooted in classic country ballad tradition—sparse instrumentation, subtle strings, steel guitar, and gentle percussion—providing the perfect backdrop for Dunn’s rich baritone and heartfelt delivery. His vocal performance builds from quiet reflection into a soaring declaration of love and protection, lending the song a cinematic, deeply affecting quality .
Although it wasn’t among Dunn’s highest‑charting singles, many fans and writers consider “I Worship the Woman You Walked On” a standout track, one that showcases his enduring ability to convey sincere emotion and storytelling as a solo artist
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Lyrics
You don’t wrong a heart, of a woman that loves you
You don’t turn your back on her tears
The arms you leave lonely, won’t wait forever (You know what?
That’s why I’m here
‘Cause I worship the woman you walked on
I hold her at night, ’til she’s satisfied
Oh, I try to right all you did wrong
I worship the woman you walked on
I’ve met the wrongs-haunt-you, the should-haves, the want-tos
Are ghosts now in your empty bed
You gave up her soft touch, turned your back on her sweet love
You must have, been out of your head
Oh, I worship the woman you walked on
I hold her at night, ’til she’s satisfied
Oh, I try to right all you did wrong
I worship the woman you walked on
Oh, I worship the woman you walked on
I hold her at night, ’til she’s satisfied
I try to right all you did wrong
I worship the woman you walked on
Oh, I worship
Oh, the woman
You walked on
You don’t wrong a heart, of a woman that loves you
You don’t turn your back on her tears