Jones, George - Where Grass Won't Grow Lyrics
The dirt was clay an' was the color of the blood in me.
A twelve acre farm on a ridge in south Tennessee.
We left our sweat all over that land,
Behind a mule we watched grow old,
Row after row.
There was one old store in the holler we all called town.
It belonged to a gentle old man named Henry Brown.
He gave us grits and in the winter time,
So we could live through the cold,
When the winds brought snow.
Trying to grow corn an' cotton on ground so poor that grass won't grow.
The one I loved walked through those fields with me.
A hard workin' woman, true as one could be.
And swiftly took it's toll.
Janie had to go.
Now she lies asleep under ground so poor that grass won't grow.
As I stand here looking over this part of Tennessee,
The fields are bare as far as the eye can see.
And over the ground where Janie lies,
There's a beautiful sight to behold,
And no one knows,
Why there's flowers growin' on ground so poor that grass won't grow...
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Jones, George Where Grass Won't Grow Comments
Great Song! I also listened to Good Year for the Roses. I can't say I listen to Country a lot. But this is pure music, no genre attached. Just beautifully done.
Yes, that's another favorite of mine (a rocker who has only made a couple country videos) and I'm working on a video for it. Thanks for the nice words and for watching.
“The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly.”
F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Will
Is that Dolly singing harmony in the background?
Manny Badabing yes
George Jones had me addicted to Country music from the first time I heard "He Stopped Loving Her Today at age 10. This collaborative album was finest work. Check out "A Good Year for the Roses" that he did with Alan Jackson. And when Alan stuck it to the CMA's for George the next year. He actually autographed a copy of "Who's gonna Gill Their Shoes" for me DURING his performance in Fayetteville, NC...what a thrill! Rest in Peace, Possum.
The best of Texas and Tennessee right there!
Thanks so much for the views and for taking the time to comment, joelton77!
I just love George Jones. Great duet . Great song. A real story. Now unfortunately we are stuck with this new crap. ugh
Thanks so much for the views and for taking the time to comment, Jake Walker!
Fuckyea
There i go again,wipen my eyes,before see,s my true heart.
Dolly can bring a smile to anyone.
Good song, very touching.
“I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge.
That myth is more potent than history.
That dreams are more powerful than facts.
That hope always triumphs over experience.
That laughter is the only cure for grief.
And I believe that love is stronger than death.”
Robert Fulghum, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten: Uncommon Thoughts On Common Things
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Amen, Will
I love this song
This song I want to dedicate to Bobby Collins he was a gator trapper. He was the best Trapper I ever seen. Deer Hunter Hog Hunter He could shoot a gun better than anyone I ever seen. I didn't get to go to his funeral and they really hurt me. His favorite singer is the possum. No show Jones The One and Only George Jones. I no he's in heaven having a blast with him. Because he loved George Jones. May you both rest in peace God bless.
Thank you very much the song really touch me. I hope they don't take these songs down. I really love the music that you . And everybody else is sending I just can't believe how many great songs he has George Jones to me has the best songs I've ever heard in my life. There's quite a few that tell the life of my whole family. We had the best childhood you can ever dream of having. Thanks my friend. 😀⛅🌜🌠
I still love you
Jenny come see me I go under ground with you for ever
This song gives me chills. Simply amazing song writing!!!
Sincere thanks for checking out the video Richard Allgood, and for taking the time to comment!
Hauntingly beautiful .
It is indeed.
He will always be the King of Country Music. George Jones who has brought so many heartfelt songs to us . Thanks you George
you will never hear a voice like his! when you talk about old country its him!! one of the best! thanks for all the smiles and tears!!
Great works by the Greatest of the Great. Thank you for sharing this precious piece of music plus the details
Merry Christmas to everyone. Wishing peace to those whose Yuletide will not be joyful because they have lost a loved one.
George Jones one of all time greats artist of music and lyrics. this is one of my favorite songs never got any air play on radio as far as I know
My heart hurts,when ever i hear this one!
a way of life long forgotten about the people who built a life outta nothing paved over , forgotten Everytime I drive by one of them old homes falling down I think of all the life that was lived there the love,the pain, the joy & hardship love this song about a this part of living many don't understand or have lived R.I.P. George the king of country real true country music is gone but not ever forgotten by me anyway anytime soon
One of my favourite George Jones songs along with "The Rock", this duet-version is incredible!
One of the best country songs. I think of my mother when he sings "she was a hard-working woman true as one could be..." and I always cry.
I loved this song for many years; now I love it more.
IF THIS CLASSIC SONG DOESN'T SEND A CHILL
A warm shower on a cold day.
I know all these faces, and all these places. I knew them all as friends, and family. They were yours, and they were mine. Gone now but for my memory, and images burned into indelible film. We can't stand today, or dare to stare into tomorrow, without acknowledging the hardships of those that had to survive, so we could live. Thank You, and God Bless you, for posting this deeply moving video, Will
@BigHrse Amen! Please Be Well, and Stay Strong, My Friend, Will
*George Jones - Where Grass Won't Grow (1994) [1080p HD] - A stunning edition!*
wolverine3566 he could be the best friend I ever well have
I prefer George Jones' original take of this song that was in 1969. I mean the singing is terrible when it wasn't ol' George singing. Here is the link to the original version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOrnwIBiOKc
the greatest of all time these voices are straight from heaven
Beautiful song - and a great video... Just shed a tear...
We lost a true treasure when we lost George. Rest well , George.
This is the greatest vocal performance in the history of recorded music in my opinion. Thank you
Yes, it is.
it sure is :)
why in gods name did this get too many negative votes?
because ,they dont know country music like we know it ,this is great ,lovin it
They haven't lived in or just after a depression.
i love you george...
Sitting here with a tear rolling down my cheek. We lost something really special yesterday. R.I.P. George, gone but never to be forgotten. You were the MAN!
If we all could sound like we wanted to, we'd all sound like George Jones
RIP George!
aint nobody ever gonna be able to fill George Jones shoes. R.I.P my friend.
This one brings tears to the eyes...especially today. Gonna' miss the Possum...Rest in peace my friend!....
what a classic. RIP.
i sorry nacy he well live in my heart forevey
you never left
rip george from west tennessee and me.
All of country music is distilled in that one line from George, "Janey had to go". The absolute agony and despair in his voice causes me to gasp every time I hear it. Bravo, George!
Great video! Ive loved this song and this version since I firs theard it, and your video definitely added to it. Good work!
thanks for uploading this....
alltime great george jones helped me threw so much over the years he is a god sent
love it my family and my papws life is just like this
I cried.
Great video!!! And a even greater artist and song!!! George Jones is the greatest that has ever lived bar none!!! Thank you so much for putting this on here!!!
george jones is the best of alltimes
Super job on this video, well done. Audio and video are perfect.
One of my all time favorite songs! Truly a masterpiece!
Thank you for uploading this song. Been searching for it for a very long time.
Greetings from the far east.
@AstralBlueDreams777
Thanks so much my friends for liking this one. It might be considered by some to be on the sappy side, but you know, it speaks such truth. I've always been drawn to stories about the true hardships our ancestors faced as they tried to provide for their families...sometimes under incredibly harsh circumstances.
I love so much of the older country music & connect much of it to happy times with my parents.
100% re: EmmyLou! Wow. I would love to make a vid for one of hers.
@cattledog1229
Thanks so much, Jana. I would love to see that program, I'll watch for it..& did not know he had a hair salon in his house?!?! I do think he is truly one of a kind......probably tied with Lennon and Morrison as my favorite singer....just an incredibly pure and emotive voice...he could sing the phone book and it would sound beautiful.
I'm glad you liked the effort. So many beautiful & kind people experienced such hard times and made it through with courage and love.
Peace!
@lovemusic3657
Thank you also my friend! I wanted to do this song for a long while.....glad you liked the effort!
MetalGuruMessiah you tour my heart out
@goodbyemabilou
Thanks again, my friend! I'm very happy you enjoyed it and that it made you think of U.S.A.....a great heritage. Merry Christmas to you and yours also!!!
Great again ;-) Each time i listen to this music it reminds me my travels in your country, love it, thanks and Merry Christmas to you and your family ;-)