Skip a Rope
Henson Cargill
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I beg your pardon I never promised you a rose garden Along with the sunshine There's gotta be a little rain some time When you take you gotta give so live and let live Or let go oh-whoa-whoa-whoa I beg your pardon I never promised you a rose garden I could promise you things like big diamond rings But you don't find roses growin' on stalks of clover So you better think it over Well if sweet-talkin' you could make it come true I would give you the world right now on a silver platter But what would it matter So smile for a while and let's be jolly Love shouldn't be so melancholy Come along and share the good times while we can I beg your pardon I never promised you a rose garden Along with the sunshine There's gotta be a little rain some time I beg your pardon I never promised you a rose garden I could sing you a tune and promise you the moon But if that's what it takes to hold you I'd just as soon let you go But there's one thing I want you to know You better look before you leap, still waters run deep And there won't always be someone there to pull you out And you know what I'm talkin' about So smile for a while and let's be jolly Love shouldn't be so melancholy Come along and share the good times while we can I beg your pardon I never promised you a rose garden Along with the sunshine There's gotta be a little rain some time
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Written by: Jack Moran, Glenn Tubb
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Skip a Rope" is a country song performed by Henson Cargill and The Jordanaires, which was released in November 1967.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a significant commercial success. It peaked at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart in early 1968 and retained its position for 5 consecutive weeks.
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Crossover SuccessNot just limiting its success to the country charts, "Skip a Rope" also crossed over to pop music charts where it peaked at No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song's MessageThe song has powerful social commentaries that discuss issues such as racism, tax evasion, and marital infidelity, and it conveys these messages through a simple children's game.
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Notable Recognition"Skip a Rope" was the best-selling country music single of 1968 according to Billboard.
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Album SuccessThis song is also the title track of Cargill's most successful album "Skip a Rope," which reached no. 2 on the Country Albums chart.
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Songwriters"Skip a Rope" was written by Jack Moran and Glenn Douglas Tubb.
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Music GenreWhile primarily a country song, "Skip a Rope" also incorporates elements of folk and pop music.
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Backing VocalsThe Jordanaires, who were Elvis Presley’s regular backing group, provided backing vocals for this track.
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Other CoversThe song has been covered by numerous artists and groups, including The Kentucky Headhunters and George Jones.
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ImpactDespite its provocative lyrics, the song had a significant impact on the genre and helped broaden the scope of subject matter in country music.
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Legacy"Skip a Rope" remains one of the most recognizable songs in Henson Cargill's career and continues to be a staple on classic country radio stations.
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