About the song
“I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair” is a country song written by Melba Montgomery and recorded by George Jones. It was released in 1983 as the second single from his album, Who Shot Sam?. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and was a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song is about a man who is leaving his wife. He tells her that he doesn’t need her rocking chair anymore because he is going to find a new love. The song is a classic country ballad with a strong melody and lyrics. Jones’s vocals are powerful and emotional, and he delivers the song with a great deal of conviction.
The song has been covered by many artists, including Dolly Parton, Hank Williams Jr., and Alan Jackson. It has also been used in several films and television shows, including Thelma and Louise and The Sopranos.
“I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair” is a timeless country classic that is sure to touch the hearts of listeners of all ages. It is a song about love, loss, and new beginnings. Jones’s powerful vocals and the song’s strong melody make it a truly unforgettable listening experience.
Here are some additional details about the song and its impact:
- The song was inspired by Montgomery’s own divorce.
- Jones was initially reluctant to record the song, but he was eventually convinced by his producer.
- The song was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to revive Jones’s career.
- The song has been praised for its honest and emotional lyrics.
- It has been covered by many artists and has been used in several films and television shows.
“I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair” is a country classic that is sure to continue to be enjoyed for many years to come.
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Lyrics
“I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair”
[Chorus:]
I don’t need your rockin’ chair
Your Geritol or your Medicare
Well I still got Neon in my veins
This grey hair don’t mean a thing
I do my rockin’ on the stage
You can’t put this possum in a cage
My body’s old but it ain’t impaired
Well I don’t need your rockin’ chairI ain’t ready for the junkyard yet
Cause I still feel like a new corvette
It might take a little longer but I’ll get there
Well I don’t need your rockin’ chair[Chorus:]
I don’t need your rockin’ chair
Your Geritol or your Medicare
Well I still got Neon in my veins
This grey hair don’t mean a thing
I do my rockin’ on the stage
You can’t put this possum in a cage
My body’s old but it ain’t impaired
Well I don’t need this rockin’ chairRetirement don’t fit in my plans
You can keep your seat I’m a gonna stand
An Eskimo needs a Fridgedaire
Like I need your rockin’ chair[Chorus:]
I don’t need your rockin’ chair
Your Geritol or your Medicare
Well I still got Neon in my veins
This grey hair don’t mean a thing
I do my rockin’ on the stage
You can’t put this possum in a cage
My body’s old but it ain’t impaired
Well I don’t need your rockin’ chairMy body’s old but it ain’t impaired
Well I don’t need your rockin’ chair… Uh Huh…