Something to Brag About
George Jones
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
I've got a real important job In a large office buildin' Ridin' people in an elevator I drive a '57 Chevrolet With busted tail lights Burned out valves And a leaky radiator I wear a twenty dollar suit I bought from J.C. Penney's Back in 1962 But I've got somethin' to brag about Somethin' to brag about Somethin' to brag about in you I'm a short-order cook At an all night cafe Down on 18th avenue and 12th street I wear a swingin' mini dress That I made for myself From mama's kitchen curtains And old bed sheets I've got 17 pages Of Top Value stamps And one old pair of shoes But I've got somethin' to brag about Somethin' to brag about Somethin' to brag about in you When you're with the fellas, I know You start braggin' 'bout My hour glass figure And my big brown eyes Tell 'em You tell your girlfriends 'bout my Sweet, sweet lovin' And that's one better that Money can't buy So let's get married In the not-to-distant future We'll rent a little flat On 29th street You know we'll hang our washin' On the clothes line from the window We'll feast on corn bread, butter beans and lunch meat We won't have a thermostat A big long Cadillac But we'll have a love that's true Love has, somethin' to brag about Yeah and I'll have, somethin' to brag about Yeah, somthin' to brag about in you.
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Written by: BOBBY BRADDOCK
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Song Release Fact"Something to Brag About" is a classic country duet tune by artists Charlie Louvin and George Jones. The song was released in the year 1982.
|
Album Fact"Something to Brag About" is featured on Charlie Louvin's studio album titled "Fiftieth Anniversary".
|
Song GenreAs a song, "Something to Brag About" falls under the country music genre, which is renowned for its personal and narrative lyrics often laden with emotion.
|
CollaborationThis song marked one of the significant collaborations between Charlie Louvin, a member of the country music duo The Louvin Brothers, and George Jones, an epic figure who shaped country music.
|
Song Theme"Something to Brag About" is a love song that combines romantic lyrics with country music's distinct sound, delivering a perfect tale of unrequited love. The song is about having a partner that makes the singer proud and gives him "something to brag about in our little town."
|
Chart PerformanceAlthough it's a beloved track among fans of traditional country music, "Something to Brag About" did not chart on the Billboard Country Singles chart upon its release.
|
Cover Versions"Something to Brag About" has been covered by other artists as well, including Mary Kay Place and Willie Nelson for Place's 1976 album "Aimin' To Please."
|
SongwritersThe song was written by Bobby Braddock, a country musician and songwriter who worked with multiple well-known artists and wrote numerous hit songs.
|
Member's SuccessGeorge Jones, one of the singers of "Something to Brag About," is considered one of the most successful musicians in the history of country music with more than 150 hits during his career.
|
Respect and HonorThe song is a reminder of the respect and honor that both Charlie Louvin and George Jones held in the country music industry, serving as an example of traditional country sounds and themes.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Something to Brag About Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 16 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/36865497/George+Jones/Something+to+Brag+About>.
Discuss the Something to Brag About Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In