Released in 1969, it marked a pivotal year for Jones, both personally and professionally.
On the personal front, 1969 was the year he married the legendary Tammy Wynette, a union that would become one of country music’s most celebrated, albeit tumultuous, partnerships. Their love story, a whirlwind of duets, awards, and public struggles with heartbreak and addiction, would forever be intertwined with the music they created together.
Background
“I’ll Share My World with You” wasn’t a Wynette duet, but it certainly captured the spirit of newfound love Jones was experiencing. Composed by a relative newcomer, Ben Wilson, the song arrived at the perfect moment. Wilson, a Florida resident with a background in crafting seashell souvenirs, took a late-in-life turn towards songwriting.
“I’ll Share My World with You” tapped into a wellspring of genuine emotion. According to Wilson himself, the inspiration came not just from his own marriage but also from the buzz surrounding Jones and Wynette’s blossoming relationship.
The song itself is a masterclass in country simplicity. A gentle acoustic guitar sets the stage, a bed of warmth for Jones’ unmistakable baritone. The lyrics are straightforward, a man laying his heart bare, offering a life built on love and shared dreams.
“I’ll Share My World with You” wasn’t a chart-topping smash for Jones, but it became a fan favorite, a quiet gem in his vast catalogue.
It stands as a testament to the enduring power of a well-crafted country song, one that speaks to the universal desire for love and connection. And when you listen to it, you can’t help but wonder if, amidst the chaos of their lives, George Jones ever truly found that world he offered to share.
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Lyrics
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I’ll share my world with youEv’rything that I ownMy earthly possessionsThey’re no good if I’m aloneLet me bring you the sunshineWhen it’s fresh with morning dewCan’t you see that I’m waitingTo share my world with youI’ll share my world with youIf you’ll be mine aloneI’ll give you a new heartYou’re the only love it’s knownLet me give you my two armsThey’ll be happy if you doCan’t you see they are waitingTo share my world with you
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