Choices
George Jones
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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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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.
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AlbumIt is the second single from his album "Cold Hard Truth."
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Lyrics ContentOften 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.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Award Nominations"Choices" was nominated for Single of the Year at the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards in 1999.
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ControversyThe 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.
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RecognitionAlthough Jones did not attend, "Choices" won the Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 2000.
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Crossover PotentialThe song, though deeply rooted in traditional country sound, appealed to fans across different genres because of its universal theme of personal responsibility and consequences.
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VideoThe music video for "Choices" features scenes from Jones's personal life, including his home, family, and even his grave plot.
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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.
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Song WriterThe song was written by Billy Yates and Mike Curtis.
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LegacyDespite 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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