When the Grass Grows Over Me
Hank Williams, Jr., Hank Williams, George Jones
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When you left I thought that I would soon be over you Even told myself that I would find somebody new Time and tears have come and gone but not your memory But I'll be over you when the grass grows over me [Chorus] Yes I'll be over you when you're standing over me And as you look down at the cold cold ground I'm sleeping in Don't expect to hear me say that I still love you then Cause I'll be over you when the grass grows over me Even when my eyes are closed they keep on seeing you Every minute of the night I'm hurting through and through And as long as I'm alive I know I can't be free But I'll be over you when the grass grows over me [Chorus]
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5 facts about this song
Release and Popularity"When the Grass Grows over Me" is a song recorded by American country music artist George Jones.
- It was released in October 1968 as the first single and title track from his album with the same name.
- The song reached number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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Cover versionsThe song was covered by multiple artistes including Tammy Wynette, who was the third wife of George Jones.
- Tammy Wynette's version is included in her album "Woman to Woman" released in 1974.
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Lyrics and CompositionThe song was written by Don Chapel, an American country singer-songwriter.
- This melancholic tune can conventionally be classified as having themes of heartbreak and separation.
- It's a song about a man so grief-stricken that he yearns for his death as the only way to stop loving the woman who left him.
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George Jones and Tammy Wynette's RelationshipBoth George Jones and Tammy Wynette were legendary country artistes on their own, and their tumultuous marriage added another layer of depth to songs like "When the Grass Grows over Me".
- Their relationship, filled with highs and lows, provided a backdrop that added a bittersweet resonance to Wynette's cover of the song.
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Legacy"When the Grass Grows over Me" has since been recognized as a classic in country music.
- The song still receives regular airplay on classic country programming and continues to be covered by other singers.
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