Choices

George Jones

About Choices

"Choices" is a Grammy-award-winning country music song written by Billy Yates and Mike Curtis, first recorded by Yates on his 1997 self-titled album for Almo Sounds. It was later covered by George Jones, who released as the first single from his album The Cold Hard Truth on May 8, 1999, and it peaked at number 30 on the Billboard country charts. Billy Yates also recorded this with Irish Country Music Artist Gareth Pritchard on Gareth's Debut album "Can You Feel It"


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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 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 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 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
Living and dying
With the choices I 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 made

Living and dying
With the choices I made

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George Jones

George Glenn Jones (born September 12, 1931) is an American country music singer known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice and phrasing, and his marriage to Tammy Wynette. more »

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Written by: Billy Wayne Yates, Michael Curtis

Lyrics © CALHOUN ENTERPRISES, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"Choices" is a song by American country music artist George Jones that was released on August 30, 1999.
Album
It is the second single from his album "Cold Hard Truth."
Lyrics Content
Often considered as a very personal song, "Choices" reflects on the tough decisions and paths taken in life, especially George Jones' lifelong battles with substance abuse.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Award Nominations
"Choices" was nominated for Single of the Year at the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards in 1999.
Controversy
The song stirred controversy after the CMA asked Jones to perform a shortened version of the song at the awards ceremony. Jones declined and decided not to attend the awards show.
Recognition
Although Jones did not attend, "Choices" won the Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 2000.
Crossover Potential
The song, though deeply rooted in traditional country sound, appealed to fans across different genres because of its universal theme of personal responsibility and consequences.
Video
The music video for "Choices" features scenes from Jones's personal life, including his home, family, and even his grave plot.
Influence
"Choices," with its raw emotion and gritty honesty, has been influential in the country music community, inspiring many other artists to explore themes of personal struggle and redemption.
Song Writer
The song was written by Billy Yates and Mike Curtis.
Legacy
Despite a career that spanned over half a century, "Choices" has become one of Jones's most remembered songs, an achievement in a discography that counts more than 900 songs.

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