George Jones

[fox69]

"Stranger's Me"

"Stranger's Me"


There's a story spreading 'round 'bout a stranger in our town
And the people say he's weird as he can be
Big sunglasses, a big black hat, they all say, say who's that
Up till now they still don't know the stranger's me
Oh, I will die if they find out I'm the fool they laughed about
After all the times they warned me she would break my heart and leave
I've been living in disguise hiding from her shameful lies
Up till now they still don't know the stranger's me

Changed the style of clothes I wear, changed the way I combed my hair
Friends are pointin' finger asking who is he
My ols self ain't been the same since my babe has brought me shame
Up till now they still don't know the stranger's me
Oh, I will die if they'd find out I'm the fool they laughed about
After all the times they warned me she would break my heart and leave
I've been living in disguise hiding from her shameful lies
Up till now they still don't know the stranger's me
Up till now they still don't know the stranger's me...

 

[fox69]

"Suppose Tonight Would Be Our Last"

"Suppose Tonight Would Be Our Last"


Suppose tonight would be our last night together
And the love we have known came to an end
Would we laugh and tell ourselves think nothing of it
Or would we cry together for what might have been
I know I'd die in just a little while without you
Another dawn I wouldn't want to see
If you're supposed tonight would be our last together
Oh what a long and lonely night it would be
I couldn't live long without your arms around me
Too soon the blues would come moving in on me
If you suppose tonight would be our last together
With you tonight would be the last night for me
I know I'd die in just a little while...

 

[fox69]

"Sweet Dreams"

"Sweet Dreams"


Sweet dreams of you
Every night I go through
Why cant I forget you and start my life anew
Instead of having sweet dreams about you.

You don't love me its plain
I should know you'll never wear my ring
I should hate you the whole night through
Instead of having sweet dreams about you.

Sweet dreams of you
Things I know can't come true
Why cant I forget you and start my life anew
Instead of having sweet dreams about you...

 

[fox69]

"Sweet Thang"

"Sweet Thang"


Well, I slipped out of the house about sundown
While mama was a washing her hair
And you can bet your bottom dollar she'll come a lookin' for me
When she finds that I'm not there.

And if she catches her sweet thang a running around
I know there'll be the devil to pay
She'll come blowin' like a cyclone through that door
And I can hear exactly what she'll say.

Well, has anybody here see my sweet thang
I got a notion he'll be headin' this way
'Cause when my sweet thang's out tom cattin' around
He finds a sandbox like this to play.

I wanna tell all you barroom roses
That if my sweet thang does happen by
You'd better take my advice if you'll blink more than twice
You'd better have something in your eye.

Well, I gave my baby money on payday
Except a little she don't know that I've got
'Cause there's a cute little waitress down at the corner cafe
And she seems to like me quite a lot.

Well, we were sittin' in this back booth a havin' a talk
And she's believen every word that I said
When the door blew open and mama walked in
Yellin' loud enough to wake the dead.

Well, has anybody here see my sweet thang
I got a notion he'll be headin' this way
'Cause when my sweet thang's out tom cattin' around
He finds a sandbox like this to play.

I wanna tell all you cafe cuties
If my sweet thang should happen by
You'd better take mom's advice if you'll blink more than twice
You'd better have something in your eye.

Yes, You take all mom's advice if you'll blink more than twice
You'd better have something in your eye...

 

[fox69]

"Sweeter Than The Flowers"

"Sweeter Than The Flowers"


Just as far as I can remember
She'll remain the rose of my heart
Mom took sick along in December
February brought us broken hearts

The reason we've not called the family reunion
We knew that she wouldn't be there
But since we've thought it all over, mama
We know that your spirit is there

No, no, I can't forget the hours
You're the onliest one, mom
And sweeter than the flowers
No, no, there's no need to bother
To speak of you now would only hurt father

It looks so good to see us together
But I had to look after dad
Oh mama, when I passed by your coffin
I didn't want to remember you dead

They all gathered 'round, I stared at their faces
All heads were bowed mighty low
But that was one time we all had to face it
It hurt us so bad you know

No, no, I can't forget the hours
You're the onliest one, mom
And sweeter than the flowers
No, no, there's no need to bother
To speak of you now would only hurt father

Oh, no, momma, we'll never forget you
And someday we'll meet you up there

 

[fox69]

"Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"

"Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"


Well, I looked over Jordan and what did I see
Comin' for to carry me home
A band of angels comin' after me
Comin' for to carry me home.

Swing low, sweet chariot
Comin' for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Comin' for to carry me home.

Well, If you get there before I do
Comin' for to carry me home
Tell all of my friends that I'm a-comin' too
I'm comin' for to carry me home.

Swing low, sweet chariot
Comin' for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Comin' for to carry me home.

Swing low, sweet chariot
Comin' for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Comin' for to carry me home.

Comin' for to carry me home...

 

[fox69]

"Swinging Doors"

"Swinging Doors"


This old smoke filled bar is something I'm not used to,
I gave up my home to see you satisfied;
I just called to let you know where I'll be living,
It's not much but I feel welcome here, inside.

I've got swinging doors, a jukebox and a barstool,
My new home has a flashing neon sign;
Stop by and see me anytime you want to,
'Cause, I'm always here, at home, 'til closing time.

I've got everything it takes to drive me crazy,
And I've got everything it takes to lose my mind;
And in here the atmosphere's just right for heartaches,
Thanks to you I'm always here, 'til closing time.

I've got swinging doors, a jukebox and a barstool,
My new home has a flashing neon sign;
Stop by and see me anytime you want to.
'Cause I'm always here at home, 'til closing time...

 

[fox69]

"Swoop Down, Sweet Jesus"

"Swoop Down, Sweet Jesus"


Well-a want You swoop down sweet Jesus and put a hold on me
The devil’s got me all tied up and he just won’t set me free
I’ve been all junked up in a honky tonk and a bottle misery
So won't You swoop down sweet Jesus and put a hold on me

Well I know what You done for ol’ Daniel when he was down in the lion’s den
And I heard about the time that You split the water and You saved 10,000 men
And I’ve read a lot of stories and I’ve seen a lot of pictures
Of You walking on the deep blue sea
So want You swoop down sweet Jesus and put a hold on me

Well-a want You swoop down sweet Jesus and put a hold on me
The devil’s got me all tied up and he just won’t set me free
I’ve been all junked up in a honky tonk and a bottle misery
So won't You swoop down sweet Jesus and put a hold on me

I’ve been walking alone since mid-night with a bottle and a heavy mind
As I looked up the first thing I saw was a flashing neon sign
Well I read it again and I smiled to myself when it flashed on Jesus saves
The Salvation Army rescued me so I wanna thank you for a brand new day

Well-a want You swoop down sweet Jesus and put a hold on me
The devil’s got me all tied up and he just won’t set me free
I’ve been all junked up in a honky tonk and a bottle misery
So won't You swoop down sweet Jesus and put a hold on me

 

[fox69]

"Taggin' Along"

"Taggin' Along"


Well, I'm a-gonna tag along with Jesus
I'm a-gonna keep a-taggin' along
Well, if I see that's heaven's story
Ain't nothin' ever a-go wrong
Ah, when the saint goes marchin' in there
Do not might tell me I'm wrong
For by the help and the grace of God
I'm a-gonna keep a-taggin' along
Well, I may not be able to preach
And I may not be able to sing
I may not be able to do very much
For my Lord and King
But if this one thing I'm persuaded
Oh, do not tell me I'm wrong
For by the help and the grace of God
I'm gonna keep a-taggin' along
Yeah, I'm a-gonna tag along with Jesus
I'm a-gonna keep a-taggin' along
If I keep a-tellin' the story
Ain't nothin' gonna ever go wrong
Cause, when the saint goes marchin' in there
Do not tell me I'm wrong
For by the help and the grace of God
I'm a-gonna keep a-taggin' along
Although the path grows rugged
And although the path grows steep
I keep a-trusting in my savior
Who is so mighty that he
And when the saints go marchin' in there
I'll sing a victory song
Yes, by the help and the grace of God
I'm a-gonna keep a-taggin' along
Yeah, I'm a-gonna tag along with Jesus
I'm a-gonna keep a-taggin' along
If I keep on a-tellin' the story
Ain't nothin' ever gonna ever go wrong
And, when the saint goes marchin' in there
Do not tell me I'm wrong
For by the help and the grace of God
I'm a-gonna keep a-taggin' along

Well, when I reach my home in Heaven
The sweet land above
I'm gonna sing redemptions story
I'm gonna praise Him for His love
And when the saints go marchin' in there
Do you dare tell me I'm wrong
For by the help and the grace of God
I'm a-gonna keep a-taggin' along
Yeah, I'm a-gonna tag along with Jesus
I'm a-gonna keep a-taggin' along
Well, if I keep a-tellin' the story
Ain't nothin' gonna ever go wrong
Cause, when the saint goes marchin' in there
Do not tell me I'm wrong
For by the help and the grace of God
I'm a-gonna keep a-taggin' along...

 

[fox69]

"Take Me"

"Take Me"


Take me, take me to your darkest room
Close every window and bolt every door
The very first moment I heard your voice
I'd be in darkness no more

Take me to your most barren desert
A thousand miles from the nearest sea
The very moment I saw your smile
It would be like heaven to me

There's not any mountain to rugged to climb
No desert too barren to cross
Darlin', if you would just show a sign
Of love, I could bear any loss

Take me to Siberia
And the coldest weather of the winter time
And it would be just like spring in California
As long as I knew you were mine

There's not any mountain to rugged to climb
No desert too barren to cross
Darlin', if you would just show a sign
Of love, I could bear any loss

Take me to Siberia
And the coldest weather of the winter time
And it would be just like spring in California
As long as I knew you were mine...