George Jones

[fox69]

"Precious Memories"

"Precious Memories"


(Precious mem'ries)
Precious mem'ries unseen angel sent from somewhere to my soul
How they linger ever near me and the sacred past unfolds
Precious mem'ries how they linger how they ever flood my soul
In the stillness of the midnight precious sacred seems unfold
Precious father loving mother fly across the lonely years
And the old home scenes from my childhood in fond memory appear
Precious mem'ries how they linger...
Precious mem'ries flood my soul

 

[fox69]

"Proud Mary"
(feat. Johnny Paycheck)

"Proud Mary"
(feat. Johnny Paycheck)



Well, I left a good job in the city
A workin' for the man every night and day
And I never lost one minute of sleep
While worryin' 'bout the way things might have been.

Big wheels keep on turnin'
Proud Mary keeps on burnin'
I said rollin'
Rollin', rollin' on the river.

I cleaned a lot of plates in Memphis
Cropped a lot of cane down in New Orleans
But I never saw the good side of the city
Till I hitched a ride on this river boat queen.

Big wheels keep on turnin'
Proud Mary keeps on burnin'
I said rollin'
Rollin', rollin' on the river.

Well, if you come down to the river
Well, I bet you gonna find some people who live
You don't have to worry if you have no money
People on the river are happy to give.

Big wheels keep on turnin'
Proud Mary keeps on burnin'
I said rollin'
rollin', rollin' on the river.

I said rollin',
Rollin', rollin' on the river.
Rollin', rollin' on the river...

 

[fox69]

"Radio Lover"

"Radio Lover"


[Spoken:]
He kisses her goodbye,
And heads for the radio station.
Oh, he hates to leave her,
But he's got another show to do.
He knows she gets lonely,
So he lets her know that he's thinking about her.
And though millions are listening,
She knows who he's talking to.

[Chorus (Sang):]
Comin' to you live like I do every night
From the heart of your radio.
I play a little sad, and I play a lotta glad.
And a few ol' cheatin' songs.

Here's hopin' everybody out in radio land
Found a love just as true as mine
Good night angel, sleep tight darlin'
Close your pretty brown eyes.

When the show is over,
Your radio lover
Will be home by your side.

She's laying in bed
As her DJ tells her that he loves her.
It would break his heart
If he knew she wasn't there alone.
She knows when to cheat
And when to tell her lover to leave her.
She knows they'll be safe
Just as long as his show goes on.

[Spoken:]
He planned a surprise
For the night of their first anniversary.
He taped his show just so he could be home.
The radio was playing and,
As he walked in on her and her lover,
He heard himself saying
The last words that they ever heard.

[Chorus (Sang):]
Comin' to you live like I do every night
From the heart of your radio.
I play a little sad, and I play a lotta glad.
And a few ol' cheatin' songs.

Here's hopin' everybody out in radio land
Found a love just as true as mine
Good night angel, sleep tight darlin'
Close your pretty brown eyes.

When the show is over,
Your radio lover
Will be home by your side.

[Chorus (Sang):]
Comin' to you live like I do every night
From the heart of your radio.
I play a little sad, and I play a lotta glad.
And a few ol' cheatin' songs.

Here's hopin' everybody out in radio land...

 

[fox69]

"Ragged But Right"

"Ragged But Right"


Well I've come here to tell you folks I'm ragged but I'm right
I'm a tramp and a gambler I stay out late at night
But a porterhouse steak steak three times a day for my board
That's more than any loafer in this old town can afford
Well I got big electric fan to keep me cool while I sleep
A little baby boy playin' rounds at my feet
I'm a rambler and a gambler and I've lead a dirty life
Well I tell you folks I'm ragged but I'm right

Well then I got married I knew I'd settle down
And I built a little love nest right here in my hometown
Now I've got a family one that I'm proud of
I know that I'll be happy cause they're the ones I love
Well I got big electric fan...
I tell you folks I'm ragged but I'm right

I'm a rambler and a gambler I've lead a dirty life
Well I tell you folks I'm ragged but I'm right

 

[fox69]

"Real Close Friend"

"Real Close Friend"


(I think you know a real close friend of mine)
The girl that you described sounds so familiar
The one you say you've loved for quite some time
Are you sure there's no mistake for I have a feeling
That your real love's a real close friend of mine
Well I am glad we've had this little talk together
For at last I began to see the light
I've been spending many lonely nights here lately
All because of that real close friend of mine
(I think you know a real close friend of mine)
Well I'll bet she says each day her love grows stronger
And if you left she'd surely lose her mind
And if she ever makes you feel unwanted
Then I think you know a real close friend of mine
Yes I am glad we've had this little talk together...
All because of a real close friend of mine

 

[fox69]

"Real Deal"

"Real Deal"


Dolled up to the nines, you got the eyes locked on tall and dark
Well, he's mighty pretty but I'll bet he ain't worried a bit about your heart
He's a real Casanova but I think I know you just a little bit better than that
You need a real love that you can't get enough of not some Romeo act.

But if your looking for the real deal what are you doing looking at him
He ain't nothing but a cheap thrill, he can't love you like I will
Let go of your heart girl, take mine and give it a whirl
If you're looking for love, you're looking at the real deal.

He's a smooth talkin' fellow, he's gonna tell ya what your heart desires
He's a real go better and you outta know better than to think about playing with fire
And if you ask me, honey, what you need is a good old fashioned romance
I'm thinkin' maybe that you need baby ought give me love a little chance.

If your looking for the real deal what are you doing looking at him
He ain't nothing but a cheap thrill, he can't love you like I will
Let go of your heart girl, take mine and give it a whirl
If you're looking for love, you're looking at the real deal.

If your looking for the real deal, what are you doing looking at him
He ain't nothing but a cheap thrill, he can't love you like I will
Let go of your heart girl, take mine and give it a whirl
If you're looking for love, you're looking at the real deal.
If you're looking for love, you're looking at the real deal...

You're looking at the real deal...

 

[fox69]

"Release Me (From My Sin)"

"Release Me (From My Sin)"


Please release me, from my sin
Welcome Jesus, come on in
For only you can cleanse my soul
Release me from sin to sin no more
Let me walk on sacred ground
Be the [?] that you've found
Just lead me on through heavens door
Release me from sin to sin no more
Send you spirit from above
And teach me Your sweet ways of love
I seek for all You have in store
Release me from sin to sin no more
Please release me, from my sin
Welcome Jesus, come on in
For only You can cleanse my soul
Release me from sin to sin no more
Release me from sin to sin no more...

 

[fox69]

"Relief Is Just A Swallow Away"

"Relief Is Just A Swallow Away"


Well I was standin' in the tavern a-feelin' blue
My foot on the rail, just a-thinkin' 'bout you
But I won't be blue all day
Because relief - is just a swallow away

Well I've been blue before and I will again
I'll drown all my worries or I'll teach 'em how to swim
And I won't be the one to pay
Because relief - is just a swallow away

Yes, you thought when you left I wouldn't have any fun
I'll admit I worried but I won't be long
We're apart because you wouldn't swallow your foolish pride
So you hurt me deep inside

But you're not the first to hurt me and you won't be the last
Can't tell the future, but I've learned from the past
As long as there'd a cabaret
I know relief - is just a swallow away

Well, I looked down the bar and what did I see
Your sad-lookin' face a-lookin' back at me
Wishin' you could turn time a few hours back
Get off of that one-way track

Well you want me to come over, but I'll tell you true
You're as close to me as I am to you
And that may still be too far away
Because relief - is just a swallow away

I said relief - just a swallow away...

 

[fox69]

"Rest In Peace"

"Rest In Peace"


Old heart it's finally over
It ended with the dawn
Last night she packed her things to go
This morning she was gone.

It's ashame you had to lose her
'Cause you loved and held her dear
But she can't break you anymore
'Cause she'll never find you here.

See the roses all around you
They'll bloom here every spring
And you always did love bluebirds
Oh, just listen to them sing.

And you know I won't forget you
I'll come by from time to time
And on this tiny stone I'll write
Here lies a friend of mine.

Now all your friends have gathered here
The music played for to long
After all she's put you through
I'll bet you're glad to go.

Why, just last night I felt you break in pieces
While she had me on my knees
Now old heart you can finally rest in peace
Now old heart you can finally rest in peace...

 

[fox69]

"Revenooer Man"

"Revenooer Man"


Well, I was sent to a place in North Carolina
To check up on a moonshine still
When I got there to my suprise
I could see a little light on the hill
Well, the fire was glowing and really I was knowing
I was really hot on the track
But in D.C. they said it couldnt' be
But I'll be the one to bring 'em back.

'Cause I'm a revenooer man
Hey, I'm a revenooer man
I got a badge in my pocket
And a gun on my hip
And them moonshiners
Better never make a slip
'Cause I'm a revenooer man
Yeah, I'll get 'em if I can.

Well the moon was shining bright
As I looked down the river
I noticed on the side of the hill
I can see a red light that was glowing bright
I knew it had to be a still
Well, the people down the road said it wasn't far
But I better know someone
'Cause when the moonshiners know I carry a star
I'll bet my bottom dollar I'll have 'em on the run.

'Cause I'm a revenooer man
Yeah, I'm a revenooer man
I got a badge in my pocket
And a gun on my hip
Them moonshiners better never make a slip
'Cause I'm a revenooer man
Yeah, I'll get 'em if I can.

Well when I got back the woods were bare
Must've knew I was on my way
Well, I heard the branches shatter
And they started to scatter
I heard two or three of them say
It's the revenooer man
It's revenooer man
He's got a big 45 and loads to fill
Dragging and shagging to another hill
It's the revenooer man
And he'll get us if he can.

Yeah, I'm the revenooer man
And I'll get 'em if I can...