Draft:Lady May (Tyler Childers song)

Lady May is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Tyler Childers. The song was Childers' debut single released, and served as the lead single of Childers' debut album Purgatory. The song was produced by David "Fergie" Ferguson and Sturgill Simpson. The song was written by Childers about his now wife Senora May.

Content
Lady May is a love story based on the true relationship between Childers and his partner and how she is his "lovely Lady May". Childers references his religious beliefs throughout the song, and how he sees himself as inadequate for her, but her love is pure enough for his troubles to disappear. The song features Childers playing guitar throughout the song with a finger-picking pattern. The song is mainly acoustic with light use of drums in the background.

Reception
Lady May was positively reviewed by critics and fans, and was seen as a standout on his debut album. The song was able to reach the charts but has since become a RIAA certified Platinum single and has become one of Childers most recognisable songs among fans.

Live Shows
Childers will continue to perform this song acoustically at every show of his and still sings about his now-wife. In May 2024 Childers would perform a show at Madison Square Garden and surprise the audience by singing the song with muppet Kermit the Frog.