George Jones – I Threw Away the Rose

About the song

“I Threw Away the Rose” is a song written by Jack Clement and recorded by American country music singer George Jones. It was released as the second single from his album I Am What I Am in 1968. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The song is a ballad about a man who regrets losing his love. He sings about how he threw away the rose, which represents his love, and now he is left with nothing but pain and regret. The song’s lyrics are simple but powerful, and they convey the pain of heartbreak in a way that is both relatable and moving.

George Jones’ performance of “I Threw Away the Rose” is considered one of his best. His voice is full of emotion, and he perfectly captures the pain and regret of the song’s lyrics. Jones’ performance is what makes the song so special, and it is one of the reasons why it has become a classic country song.

“I Threw Away the Rose” is a beautiful and heartbreaking song about the pain of heartbreak. It is a song that will resonate with anyone who has ever lost someone they love. The song is a classic country song, and it is one of George Jones’ best performances.

Here are some additional details about the song:

• The song was written by Jack Clement.
• It was recorded by George Jones in 1968.
• It was released as the second single from his album I Am What I Am.
• The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
• The song has been covered by many artists, including Hank Williams Jr., Tammy Wynette, and Merle Haggard.

The song’s impact on country music:

“I Threw Away the Rose” is considered one of the greatest country songs of all time. It has been covered by many artists, and it has been used in numerous films and television shows. The song’s lyrics are simple but powerful, and they convey the pain of heartbreak in a way that is both relatable and moving. “I Threw Away the Rose” is a classic country song, and it is one of George Jones’ best performances.

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Lyrics

“I Threw Away The Rose”
(originally by Merle Haggard)

 

He Stopped Loving Her Today
Written by Merle Haggard

Once I lived a life of wine and roses
I drank a lot back then for one concern
Success for me lay just around the corner
I thought my social friend would help me make the turn

But now I’m paying for the days of wine and roses
A victim of the drunken life I chose
Now all my social friends look down their noses
For I kept the wine and threw away the rose

I stood by and watched the bottle take control of me
The turn I made was not the one I planned
And I watched my social standings slip away from me
As I slowly watched the bottle take command

And now I’m paying for the days of wine and roses
A victim of the drunken life I chose
Now all my social friends look down their noses
For I kept the wine and through away the rose…