About the song
A Good Old Fashioned Cry
“A Good Old Fashioned Cry” is a song written by George Jones and recorded by Jones and Johnny Paycheck. It was released in 1972 as the second single from Jones’ album A Good Year for the Roses. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and was a critical success.
The song is a ballad about the importance of crying. Jones sings about how crying can be a way to release pain and sadness. He also sings about how crying can be a way to show your emotions.
The song’s lyrics are simple but powerful. Jones sings with a strong, emotional voice that conveys the pain and sadness of the song. The song’s melody is also simple but effective. It is a slow, mournful melody that perfectly complements the lyrics.
“A Good Old Fashioned Cry” is a classic country song that has stood the test of time. It is a song that is still relevant today, as people still need to cry sometimes. The song is a reminder that it is okay to cry and that crying can be a healthy way to deal with pain and sadness.
Some additional information about the song:
- The song was inspired by Jones’ own experiences with crying. He said that he wrote the song after he had a good cry one day.
- The song was covered by many artists, including Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, and Willie Nelson.
- The song was used in the 2009 film Crazy Heart.
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Lyrics
“George Jones – A Good Old Fashioned Cry”
When I feel so lonesome and I think that I
Can’t go on with out you there ain’t no use to try
Then I tell my heart the things I mean to do
Run and hide and have a good old fashioned cry
When my memory start talkin’ back to me
And I almost feel the lips that said goodbye
Then I tell myself the thing for me to do
Is run and hide and have a good old fashioned cry
— Instrumental —
Sometimes when I feel I’ve taken my last step
And I can’t make one more move without your help
Then I tell my heart the thing I need to do
Is run and hide and have a good old fashioned cry
When my memory start talkin’ back to me
And I almost feel the lips that said goodbye
Then I tell myself the things for me to do
Is run and hide and have a good old fashioned cry
Is run and hide and have a good old fashioned cry…