Loretta Lynn – What Kind Of A Girl (Do You Think I Am)

“What Kind of a Girl (Do You Think I Am)” is a song written by Loretta Lynn and Teddy Wilburn that was also recorded by Loretta Lynn. It was released as a single in August 1967 via Decca Records.

Was recorded at the Bradley’s Barn on January 18, 1967. Located in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, the session was produced by renowned country music producer Owen Bradley. Three additional tracks were recorded during this session.

“What Kind of a Girl (Do You Think I Am)” reached number five on the Billboard Hot Country Singles survey in 1967. The song became her eleventh top ten single under the Decca recording label. Secondly, the song became Lynn’s first single to chart in Canada. It peaked at number six on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. It was included on her studio album, Fist City (1968).

from the album Fist City
B-side “Bargain Basement Dress”
Released August 1967
Recorded 20 April 1967
Bradley’s Barn, Mount Juliet, Tennessee, U.S.
Genre Honky tonk country
Length 2:49
Label Decca
Songwriter(s) Loretta Lynn Teddy Wilburn
Producer(s) Owen Bradley

Loretta Lynn – What Kind Of A Girl (Do You Think I Am) Lyrics

You want me to prove my love for you
I’m surprised that’s the way you’re askin’ me to
You’ve known me so long I can’t understand what kind of a girl do you think I am
What kind of a girl do you want for a wife
Do you want a girl who knows that much about life
Well if that’s what you want take me out of your plans
What kind of a girl do you think I am
[ steel ]
What kind of a girl would do the things you’re askin’ me to without wedding rings
Is it what you must do to prove you’re a man what kind of a girl do you think I am
What kind of a girl…