Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A classic country song celebrating the love and resilience of a good-hearted woman.
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Moods: intimate, reflective, warm
Traditions: country
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 5/10 is within the normal pop-mix band. There is variation between verse and chorus, but it's the kind of variation most listeners encounter routinely.
Sudden changes: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
Texture is layered — a full arrangement with clear separation between parts.
Predictability is medium — conventional structure overall, with one or two moments that deviate from what you'd expect.
Vocal style: soft vocals.
Where this sits in Waylon Jennings's catalog
We have 20 songs from Waylon Jennings in the library. Of those, 6 are rated Safe, 14 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 5/10 sits below the artist average of 5.7, making it the #15 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Honky Tonk Heroes
We have 4 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.
- Bob Wills Is Still the King — moderate DR 6
- Don't You Think This Outlaw Bits Done Got Out of Hand — moderate DR 6
- Lonesome On'ry and Mean — moderate DR 6
1973 context
Released in 1973. We have 297 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.4/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 1970s.
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Why this rating
We rate this song Safe because its dynamic range stays within our low-variance band, there are no unsignaled changes, and the texture and vocal style are both in the low-fatigue range. Our methodology uses an AND rule for Safe — a song has to clear every dimension to earn the rating.
Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-17. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Good Hearted Woman"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Good Hearted Woman" by Waylon Jennings?
"Good Hearted Woman" by Waylon Jennings rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 5/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "Good Hearted Woman" — what is its dynamic range?
"Good Hearted Woman" has a dynamic range of 5/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "Good Hearted Woman" have sudden or surprising changes?
"Good Hearted Woman" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "Good Hearted Woman" best for?
In our library "Good Hearted Woman" is recommended for: emotional release, relaxation, study. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Good Hearted Woman" released?
"Good Hearted Woman" is from 1973, on the album "Honky Tonk Heroes". It appears in our 1970s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Good Hearted Woman"?
We tag "Good Hearted Woman" as intimate, reflective, warm. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Good Hearted Woman"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "Good Hearted Woman"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Good Hearted Woman" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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