“A Headache Tomorrow (Or a Heartache Tonight)” is a song written by Chick Rains, and recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley. It was released in January 1981 as the second single from the album That’s All That Matters to Me. The song was Gilley’s eleventh number one hit on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for a single week and spent a total of twelve weeks on the country chart.

From the album That’s All That Matters to Me
B-side “Million Dollar Memories”
Released January 1981
Genre Country
Length 3:32
Label Epic
Songwriter(s) Chick Rains
Producer(s) Jim Ed Norman

Mickey Gilley – A Headache Tomorrow (Or A Heartache Tonight) Lyrics

Well, if the whiskey doesn’t get me, I know the memories will
‘Cause you left a hole in my heart, that’s too deep to fill
But a drink or two, maybe three or four, for a while you’re out of sight
It’s a headache tomorrow or a heartache tonight

The sun goes down, the blues come around
And the choice is black and white
Low down and lonesome and high as a kite
When you can’t win for losing, you know it’s just not right
It’s a headache tomorrow or a heartache tonight

No matter which one you choose you lose, I know which one I’ll take
When the sun comes up tomorrow, something’s gonna ache
If I could take a pill to kill the pain, I know I’m gonna be all right
It’s a headache tomorrow or a heartache tonight

The sun goes down, the blues come around
And the choice is black and white
Low down and lonesome and high as a kite
When you can’t win for losing, you know it’s just not right
It’s a headache tomorrow or a heartache tonight

The sun goes down, the blues come around
And the choice is black and white
Low down and lonesome and high as a kite
When you can’t win for losing, you know it’s just not right
It’s a headache tomorrow or a heartache tonight