About the song
Willie Nelson is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and activist. He is known for his outlaw country music, his distinctive guitar playing, and his long, flowing hair and beard. Nelson has written over 2,000 songs, including “Crazy”, “Hello Walls”, and “On the Road Again”. He has won numerous awards, including 13 Grammy Awards, 11 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 9 Country Music Association Awards. Nelson has been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the National Music Publishers Association Hall of Fame.
“The Party’s Over” is a song written and recorded by Willie Nelson. It was released in 1962 as the B-side of the single “Touch Me”. The song is a ballad about the end of a relationship. The lyrics tell the story of a man who is coming to terms with the fact that his lover is leaving him. The song is slow and mournful, with Nelson’s plaintive vocals perfectly capturing the mood of the lyrics.
“The Party’s Over” is one of Nelson’s most popular songs. It has been covered by many artists, including Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, and Bob Dylan. The song has also been used in several films and television shows, including “The Big Lebowski” and “The Sopranos”.
The song is a classic example of Nelson’s songwriting skills. The lyrics are simple but effective, and the melody is haunting and memorable. “The Party’s Over” is a timeless song that will continue to be enjoyed by listeners for many years to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written in the early 1960s, when Nelson was still a struggling songwriter.
- Nelson was inspired to write the song after a relationship he was in ended.
- The song was originally recorded for a small independent record label.
- The song did not become a hit until it was re-released by RCA Records in 1967.
- The song has been covered by many artists, including Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, and Bob Dylan.
- The song has also been used in several films and television shows, including “The Big Lebowski” and “The Sopranos”.
“The Party’s Over” is a classic country song that has stood the test of time. It is a beautiful and moving ballad about the end of a relationship. The song is a testament to Nelson’s songwriting skills and his ability to connect with listeners on an emotional level.
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Lyrics
“The Party’s Over”
Turn out the lights
The party’s over
They say that
All good things must end
Call it tonight
The party’s over
And tomorrow starts
The same old thing againBut the crazy crazy party
Never seen so many people
Laughing dancing
Look at you you’re having fun
But look at me
I’m almost cryin’
That don’t keep her love from dyin’
Misery cause for me the party’s over
Turn out the lights…Once I had a love undyin’
I didn’t keep it but I tried
Life for me was just one party
And then another
I broke her heart so many times
I had to have my parting wife
I had to have my party
Why broke her heart so many times
But one day she said
Sweetheart the party’s over
Turn out the lights…