In the realm of country music, few voices have resonated as deeply and authentically as that of George Jones. Renowned for his emotive delivery and ability to convey the raw emotions of heartache and longing, Jones’ music has touched the hearts of millions worldwide.
Background
The song opens with a melancholic tone, as Jones reflects on the fading of his love. He sings of how his partner used to stay up late, waiting for him to return home, but now she’s gone.
As the song progresses, Jones confronts the painful truth that his partner has moved on. He laments the presence of another man in his life, someone who has taken his place.
The chorus of the song serves as a powerful expression of Jones’ emotional turmoil. He pleads with his partner to reconsider, emphasizing that he still loves her deeply.
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Lyrics
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Somebody keeps paying my bar tabBut the bartender won’t tell me whoHe gives me six cold ones to go when he closesAnd slips me a dollar or twoMy woman is keeping me busyAnd I’m afraid to go ask her why but the moreI keep drinking, the more I keep thinkingThere’s somebody new in her lifeSomebody wants me out of the wayAnd I bet I’ll find out when I go home todayHere comes the waitress with a loaded down traySomebody wants me out of the wayNow, my woman is under suspicionAnd all I can see in my mindIt’s two cheating lovers who love under coverAnd the covers they’re under is mineSomebody wants me out of the wayAnd I bet I’ll find out when I go home todayHere come the waitress with a loaded down traySomebody wants me out of the waySomebody wants me out of the way
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