Would You Lay With Me (In a Field of Stone)
Tanya Tucker
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Would you lay with me in a field of stone If my needs were strong would you lay with me Should my lips grow dry would you wet them dear In the midnight hour if my lips were dry Would you go away to another land walk a thousand miles through the burning sand Wipe the blood away from my dying hand If I give my self to you Will you bathe with me in the stream of life When the moon is full will you bathe with me Will you still love me when I am down and out In my time of trials will you stand by me Would you go away to another land walk a thousand miles through the burning sand Wipe the blood away from my dying hand If I give my self to you Would you lay with me in field of stone Should my lips grow dry, would you wet them dear Would you wet them dear In the stream of life
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Written by: David Allan Coe
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Bluewater Music Corp.
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5 facts about this song
D.A.Coe's Original Release1. "Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone)" is a song written and originally recorded by Outlaw country artist David Allan Coe.
2. The song was released in 1973 as part of Coe's album "The Mysterious Rhinestone Cowboy", which was his first big break into the country music industry.
3. The song showcases Coe's unique songwriting style, which often delves into deep emotional and philosophical issues, often presented in a traditional country sound.
4. Despite the song's quality, it was never released as a single by Coe and therefore never charted.
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Tanya Tucker's Version5. Tanya Tucker, a country music superstar in her own right, covered "Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone)" in 1974.
6. Tucker's version was vastly more commercially successful than the original, going to Number One on the Country charts in the United States.
7. Interestingly, Tucker was only 15 when she recorded the song, making it one of her earliest hits.
8. Her version of the song also crossed over onto the Pop charts, where it made it to #46.
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Johnny Cash's Version9. Johnny Cash, the unforgettable "Man in Black", also recorded a version of "Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone)".
10. Cash's version was on his 1975 album "John R. Cash", which was released a year after Tucker's version.
11. This version of the song further showcased Cash's ability to interpret and adapt the works of other songwriters.
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Waylon Jennings' Version12. Legendary Outlaw Country artist Waylon Jennings also recorded "Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone)".
13. Jennings' version was included on his 1975 live album "Waylon Live", showing his ability to bring intensity and excitement to his performances.
14. Despite being a live recording, Jennings' version still captures the deeply emotional and introspective nature of the song.
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Additional Trivia15. "Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone)" has been covered by many other artists across various genres, attesting to its wide appeal and lasting influence.
16. These include renditions by Indie rock band Okkervil River and the heavy metal band Pro-Pain, demonstrating the song's versatility.
17. Despite its diverse coverage, the song is still most popularly associated with Tanya Tucker, due to her successful version in the 1970s.
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