Your Heart Turned Left (And I Was on the Right)

George Jones

About Your Heart Turned Left (And I Was on the Right)

"You're Heart Turned Left (And I Was on the Right)" is a song by George Jones and written by Harlan Howard. It was originally released in 1956 as "Your Heart" on his Grand Ole Opry's New Star album. It was re-released on his 1964 album, Sings More New Favorites, as "You're Heart Turned Left (And I Was on the Right)", and released as a single in January 1964, reaching the number 5 position on the Billboard country singles chart. At this point in his career, Jones had taken his place as one of the premiere balladeers of country music, but he always retained a soft spot for novelty numbers going back to his first recordings for Starday in the mid-fifties. "I've always tried to be versatile," he reflected in the 1989 video biography Same Ole Me. "I've always tried to do up-tempos, novelties, and ballads." The single was Jones' third top ten hit in a row. 


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2012
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[Chorus]
Your heart turned left and I was on the right
You couldn't have hurt me more with dynamite
Thought I was your destiny, but just before you got to me
Your heart turned left and I was on the right.

I almost had the battle won, what could I have said and done
That put you in another's arms tonight?
I don't know where I lost out, I just know without a doubt,
Your heart turned left and I was on the right.

[Chorus]

Now my poor heart just moans and groans,
I walked around just kicking stones
Oh, cupid sure won't get another bite
Honey, why'd you lead me on
Without a warning you were gone.
Your heart turned left and I was on the right.

[Chorus]

Yeah, your heart turned left and I was on the right.

Your heart turned left and I was on the right.
Your heart turned left and I was on the right

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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: HARLAN HOWARD

Lyrics © LEGACY OF HARLAN PERRY HOWARD, LLC

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10 facts about this song

Artist Profile
"Your Heart Turned Left (And I Was on the Right)" is a song by American country music artist George Jones.
Year of Release
The song was released in 1965.
Producer
The track was produced by Pappy Daily, Jones's longtime producer who co-founded the independent record label, Musicor Records.
Composition
The song was written by the renowned American songwriter Harlan Howard.
Album
"Your Heart Turned Left (And I Was on the Right)" is included in the album "Love Bug".
Music Label
The song was released under the record label, Musicor Records, an often-used label by Jones during the 1960s.
Song Theme
Like much of Jones’ work, this song holds a melancholic tune and involves heartbreak – a common theme in country music.
Chart Performance
Although it wasn’t one of his biggest hits like "White Lightning" or "He Stopped Loving Her Today," it did solidify his status in the country music world.
Genre
The song falls under the Country and Nashville Sound genre, which blends traditional country with popular music elements.
Cover Versions
Several other artists have covered "Your Heart Turned Left (And I Was on the Right)," showcasing its lasting effect on the country music scene.

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