George Jones – Choices

About the song

George Jones and “Choices”

“Choices” is a song written by Billy Sherrill and Tammy Wynette, and recorded by American country music singer George Jones. It was released in 1984 as the second single from his album My Name Is George Jones. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The song is about the choices that people make in life and the consequences of those choices. Jones sings about how the choices he has made have led him to where he is now, and how he is not happy with where he is. He sings about how he has made mistakes and how he wishes he could go back and change things.

The song is a powerful ballad that showcases Jones’s vocal range and his ability to convey emotion. His voice is strong and clear, and he sings with a passion that is both believable and moving. The lyrics are well-written and they tell a story that is both relatable and heartbreaking.

“Choices” is a classic country song that is sure to resonate with listeners of all ages. It is a song about the choices we make in life and the consequences of those choices. It is a song about regret and longing for a different past. It is a song about the power of love and the importance of forgiveness.

George Jones

George Jones was an American country music singer and songwriter. He was born on September 12, 1931, in Saratoga, Texas. Jones began his career in the early 1950s and recorded for several different labels before signing with Mercury Records in 1959. He had his first major hit with the song “White Lightning” in 1961.

Jones went on to have a long and successful career, recording over 80 albums and charting over 150 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. He was known for his powerful voice and his ability to convey emotion in his songs. Jones was also known for his turbulent personal life, which included several marriages and struggles with alcohol and drug addiction.

Jones was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Grand Ole Opry in 1969. He was also awarded the Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2012. Jones died on April 26, 2013, at the age of 81.

“Choices”

“Choices” is a song about the choices that people make in life and the consequences of those choices. The song is sung from the perspective of a man who is looking back on his life and regretting the choices he has made. He sings about how his choices have led him to where he is now, and how he is not happy with where he is. He sings about how he has made mistakes and how he wishes he could go back and change things.

The song is a powerful ballad that showcases Jones’s vocal range and his ability to convey emotion. His voice is strong and clear, and he sings with a passion that is both believable and moving. The lyrics are well-written and they tell a story that is both relatable and heartbreaking.

“Choices” is a classic country song that is sure to resonate with listeners of all ages. It is a song about the choices we make in life and the consequences of those choices. It is a song about regret and longing for a different past. It is a song about the power of love and the importance of forgiveness.

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Lyrics

“Choices”

 

I’ve had choices since the day that I was born
There were voices that told me right from wrong
If I had listened, no I wouldn’t be here today
Living and dying with the choices I’ve made

I was tempted, by an early age I found
I liked drinkin’, oh, and I never turned it down
There were loved ones but I turned them all away
Now I’m living and dying with the choices I’ve made

I’ve had choices since the day that I was born
There were voices that told me right from wrong
If I had listened, no I wouldn’t be here today
Living and dying with the choices I’ve made

I guess I’m payin’ for the things that I have done
If I could go back, oh, Lord knows I’d run
But I’m still losin’ this game of life I play
Losing and dying with the choices I’ve made

I’ve had choices since the day that I was born
There were voices that told me right from wrong
If I had listened, no I wouldn’t be here today
Living and dying with the choices I’ve made

Living and dying with the choices I’ve made