About the song
It Ain’t Gonna Worry My Mind: A Country Ballad by George Jones
George Jones, a true legend of country music, is known for his soulful voice and heart-wrenching songs about love, loss, and heartache. Among his many hits, “It Ain’t Gonna Worry My Mind” stands out as a poignant ballad that captures the essence of resilience in the face of adversity.
Released in 1996 as part of the album “I Lived to Tell It All”, “It Ain’t Gonna Worry My Mind” is a prime example of Jones’s ability to convey deep emotions with simple yet powerful lyrics. The song tells the story of a man who has been through the ringer – he’s lost love, faced disappointment, and experienced the harsh realities of life. Yet, despite these setbacks, he refuses to let his troubles weigh him down. Instead, he chooses to adopt a mindset of resilience, determined not to let his worries consume him.
The song’s opening lines immediately set the tone: “I’ve been down this road before, I know what to do / I’m gonna shake it off, I’m gonna see it through.” These words establish the protagonist’s resolve to overcome whatever challenges come his way. He’s not going to let his past define him or dictate his future.
The chorus further reinforces this message of resilience: “It ain’t gonna worry my mind, no, no, no / It ain’t gonna worry my mind.” This repeated phrase serves as a mantra, a reminder that the protagonist is in control of his thoughts and emotions. He refuses to let his worries take hold, choosing instead to focus on the positive aspects of his life.
Throughout the song, Jones’s voice conveys a mix of weariness and determination. He’s been through the wringer, but he’s not giving up. He knows that life is full of ups and downs, but he’s also confident in his ability to weather the storms.
“It Ain’t Gonna Worry My Mind” is a timeless country ballad that speaks to the human spirit’s ability to overcome adversity. Jones’s heartfelt performance and poignant lyrics make it a song that resonates with listeners of all ages. It’s a reminder that no matter what life throws our way, we always have the power to choose how we respond. We can choose to let our worries consume us, or we can choose to adopt a mindset of resilience, determined not to let anything stand in our way.
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Lyrics
“It Ain’t Gonna Worry My Mind”
Same old story they all hand me
Preacher tells me these are troubled times
But I know the Lord’s been in tougher scrapes than this one
It ain’t gonna worry, it ain’t gonna worry,
No, it ain’t gonna worry my mind.Got no money in my pocket
You don’t get rich working overtime
But as long as you can’t buy the springtime in Virginia
It ain’t gonna worry, it ain’t gonna worry me no
It ain’t gonna worry my mind.Love is all that ever made you richer, if the truth be told
Moonlight’s been my only silver, the sun my only gold
Go on wishing and go on praying
Go on saying I’ll hit bitter times
But how in the world could she love me any better
Lord, it ain’t gonna worry, it ain’t gonna worry no, Lord, no
It ain’t gonna worry my mind.
Lord, You just know it ain’t gonna worry my mind…