George Jones

[fox69]

"Seasons Of My Heart"

"Seasons Of My Heart"


The seasons come, the seasons go
We get a little sunshine, rain and snow
Just the way that it was planned to be
But there's no seasons in my heart
While you play the leading part
'Cause the flowers will bloom eternally

Your leaving, will bring autumn sorrow
And my tears like withered leaves, will fall
But spring, could bring some glad tomorrow
And Darlin' we could be happy after all

As it is in nature's plan
No season gets the upper hand
Oh, how I'll try to keep this fact in mind
But see what bares the cold wet blow
And by experience we should know
That winters comes but the spring is close behind

Your leavin' will bring autumn sorrow
And my tears like withered leaves will fall
But spring could come some glad tomorrow
And, Darlin' we could be happy after all...

 

[fox69]

"Second Handed Flowers"

"Second Handed Flowers"


I was working in Miami for a day or two
I decided I'd look up a girl that I once knew
I bought some flowers and went to see a girl I used to know
The lady at her door said she had married long ago

Times will change and towns will change there I was alone
And suddenly I wondered would Susie be at home
So with some flowers in my hand I walked toward her gate
Someone touched me on the arm and said you'll have to wait

Then I noticed there were people standing in the line
Some of them were holding pretty flowers just like mine
They explained that Susie had been in an awful crash
The doctors said that she had just a little while to last

When I walked into her room I felt the sense of shame
But I heard Susie whisper I'm awfully glad you came
She had been the girl that I had always gone to see
When someone that I cared for had been untrue to me

I handed her the flowers and she gently kissed my hand
She said don't be embarrassed for you know I understand
I said goodbye and as I bent to kiss her fevered brow
I heard her whisper thank you for the second handed flower

 

[fox69]

"Second Time Around"

"Second Time Around"


Darling look what you've done to my life the change is plain to see
You took each part of this broken heart and made a new man of me
When I thought that all was lost just look at what I've found
You're living with what love can do the second time around

Mistakes I made in my younger days and times that passed seemed high
But the bridge I've burned was a lesson I've learned and I get it right this time
I'll be the man you see in me and I'll never let you down
You gave my heart a brand new start the second time around

Every dream I ever dreamed and my first one to come true
I've never heard more sweet words than when we said I do
And when it's all said and done if this old world let's me down
God above will bless our love the second time around
God above will bless our love the second time around

 

[fox69]

"Selfishness In Man"

"Selfishness In Man"


I saw a little beam of sunlight
Steal across a purple sky
And bent down to kiss a rose bud
Oh, it made me wanna cry

And to think that I've been permitted
To see a part of nature's plan
Oh, there's nothing that stands out more
Than the selfishness in man

Little children painting pictures
Of the blooms and apple trees
Oh, why can't the grown up people
Have faith of one thing?

And to think those tiny fingers
Might become a killer's hand
Oh, there's nothing that stands out more
Than the selfishness in man

Why can't we see the folly?
And the uselessness of pain
Love could lead to understanding
Maybe it's not too late

Then perhaps through His great wisdom
We might learn to understand
Then there'd be no shame or sorrow
And no selfishness in man

Then perhaps through His great wisdom
We might learn to understand
Then there'd be no shame or sorrow
And no selfishness in man

 

[fox69]

"Settin' The Woods On Fire"

"Settin' The Woods On Fire"


Comb your hair and paint and powder,
You act proud and I'll act prouder,
You sing loud and I'll sing louder,
Tonight we're settin' the woods on fire,

You're my gal and I'm your feller,
Dress up in your frock of yeller,
I'll look swell, but you'll look sweller,
Settin' the woods on fire.

We'll take in all the honkey tonks,
Tonight we're havin' fun;
We'll show the folks a brand new dance,
That never has been done,

I don't care who thinks we're silly,
You be Daffy and I'll be Dilly,
We'll order up two bowls of chili,
Settin' the woods on fire.

I'll gas up my hot rod stoker,
We'll get hotter than a poker,
You'll be broke, but I'll be broker,
Tonight, we're settin' the woods on fire,

We'll set close to one another,
Up one street and down the other,
We'll have a time, oh brother,
Settin' the woods on fire.

We'll put aside a little time,
To fix a flat or two;
My tires and tubes are doing fine,
But the air is showin' through,

You clap hands and I'll start bowin',
We'll do all the law's allowin',
Tomorrow I'll be right back plowin',
Settin the woods on fire...

 

[fox69]

"She Hung The Moon"

"She Hung The Moon"


You think that I think she's perfect
And she can do no wrong
Well, that's partly true, I don't think I do
But I've loved her for so long

I think she hung the moon upside down
And I think she's perfect at turning my world around
And if your heart, it needs breaking
She's the best I've ever found
She hung the moon but she hung it upside down

They say I put her up there
On a pedestal so tall
Well, I'll hang around down here on the ground
Just to catch her in case she falls

I think she hung the moon upside down
I think she's perfect at turning my world around
And if your heart, it needs breaking
She's the best I've ever found
She hung the moon but she hung it upside down

 

[fox69]

"She Knows What She's Crying About"

"She Knows What She's Crying About"


You may think she's not been true
All those things she's telling you
But believe me, what she says is really true

'Cause I'm the one who left her there
I'm the one who didn't care
And she knows what she's crying about
She knows what she's crying about

She bears the flame though
I'm to blame there's no doubt
I never even tried to say or accept the love she gave
And she knows what she's crying about

She gave me her very best
I was wrong to give the rest
All the love that she so desperately tried to hold
I made her shed a million tears

All I did was waste her years
And she knows what she's crying about
She knows what she's crying about

She bears the flame though
I'm to blame there's no doubt
I never even tried to say or accept the love she gave
And she knows what she's crying about

 

[fox69]

"She Loved A Lot In Her Time"

"She Loved A Lot In Her Time"


I started drinking and actin' crazy
Way back in sixty five
Mama would pray and say, he's my baby
Lord, please keep him alive

Sister came home with two little children
Her man had left her alone
Mama knew too well the hurt she was feelin'
'Cause daddy had been gone so long

We all did our part to add to her pain
We all broke her heart but she never complained

She loved a lot in her time
She watched love grow and die on the vine
She stood in the shadows
So others could shine
She loved a lot in her time

Mama's prayers were answered a long time ago
I ain't touched a drink in ten years
Sister remarried to a good ol' boy
They don't live far from here

Mama's work is done
Now, she's gone on home
The words in our hearts
Are engraved on her stone

She loved a lot in her time
She watched love grow and die on the vine
She stood in the shadows
So others could shine
She loved a lot in her time

She stood in the shadows
So others could shine
She loved a lot in her time

Mama, you loved a lot in your time

 

[fox69]

"She Loves Me (Right Out Of My Mind)"

"She Loves Me (Right Out Of My Mind)"


She may not be the girl that I'll marry
But we still get together sometimes
I'll admit I don't like what she stands for
But she loves me right out of my mind.

I'm looking for someone who's gentle
And someone who's so sweet and kind
But she sure fills the void when I'm lonesome
And she loves me right out of my mind.

She never claimed to be an angel
And an angel she'll never be
But when we're alone and I hold her
She brings out the devil in me.

When I look into her eyes I see a woman
And even if she's not my kind
She's got something I need so I'll take it
And let her love me right out of my mind.

She's the best thing the world has to offer
And she loves me right out of my mind

 

[fox69]

"She Needs Me"

"She Needs Me"


No, I don't know the girl at the bar in the short red dress
I haven't had the chance to get acquainted with her yet
But I can tell that she's lonely by the sadness in her eyes
And she needs more than just a drink tonight

She needs me to give her love and understanding
Some good old country love and nothing else
She needs me to throw my loving arms around her
And tonight I could use some love myself

Each time she turns up the glass
She drinks a memory from the past
And sadness becomes a teardrop in her eye
But she won't have to leave alone
'Cause tonight I'm takin' her home
Wrapped up in these lonely arms of mine

For she needs me to give her love and understanding
Some good old fashioned love and nothing else
She needs me to throw my loving arms around her
And tonight I could use some love myself
Yes, tonight I could use some love myself