Songs of Tragedy is a studio album by country music singer Hank Snow. It was released in 1964 by RCA Victor (catalog LSP-2901). The album was produced by Chet Atkins. It is built around the concept of tragedy, focusing on "prisoners praying for redemption and war-weary soldiers."
The album debuted on Billboard magazine's country album chart on January 18, 1964, peaked at No. 7, and remained on the chart for a total of 26 weeks. It included two Top 10 hits: "The Last Ride" (No. 3) and "Big Wheels" (No. 7).
AllMusic gave the album a rating of three stars.
Track listing Side A "The Prisoner's Song" "The Color Song" "The Answer to Little Blossom" "There's a Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere" "Walking the Last Mile" "Old Rover"
Side B "The Prisoner's Dream" "Put Your Arms Around Me" "Your Little Band of Gold" "Rocking Alone in an Old Rocking Chair" "Mother I Thank You (For the Bible You Gave)" "Little Joe"
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