I'm Not Ready Yet
George Jones
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I've always said that someday I was gonna leave you Some April when all the land is wet Some spring, summer, fall or maybe winter I'll leave someday but I'm not ready yet I know I should've left the day I knew your love was dying But I passed up every date that I ever set But I know I'll leave when my heart tells me it's ready But I'm still around, 'cause I'm not ready yet You know, I must have left you a hundred times but you don't know that 'Cause I was afraid I'd be ashamed that you'd laugh when you found out just how far I'd get But you didn't, and you don't, I know you ain't gonna ever And someday I'll go, but I'm not ready yet I know I should've left the day I knew your love was dying But I passed up every date, this ol' boy ever set But I know I'll leave when my heart tells me, "George, we're ready" I'm still around 'cause I'm not ready yet I'm still around 'cause I'm not ready yet
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Written by: TOM T. HALL
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"I'm Not Ready Yet" was sung by George Jones - a legendary figure in country music known for his rich, expressive voice. He is considered one of the greatest country music artists of all time.
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Release Year"I'm Not Ready Yet" came out in 1980, roughly mid-way through George Jones' long musical career, which spanned over half a century.
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Album DetailsThe song is one of the tracks from Jones' album "I Am What I Am," which got gold certification by the RIAA and was his best-selling album ever.
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Chart Position"I'm Not Ready Yet" was a successful song commercially, reaching No. 2 on the United States Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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Song Theme"I'm Not Ready Yet" is about a man who isn't ready to move on from a past relationship, a common theme in country music, but presented in George Jones' unique, emotive style.
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WriterThe song was written by Tom T. Hall - a famous country songwriter known for telling heartfelt and often complex stories through his lyrics which was beautifully interpreted by Jones’ soulful vocals.
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Cover Versions"I'm Not Ready Yet" has been covered by other artists alongside George Jones, such as famous country folk singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter.
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RevivalThis song again gained traction when it was included in Jones' version of the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas video game's soundtrack on the fictional radio station K-Rose.
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Prolific Year"I'm Not Ready Yet" was one of three top-10 country hits for George Jones in 1980, along with his duet with Tammy Wynette "Two Story House" and "He Stopped Loving Her Today."
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Critic Review"I'm Not Ready Yet” is thought by critics to be one of Jones' best songs, admired for his emotive and convincingly delicate delivery of a man not ready to move on after a heartbreak.
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