Ring on Her Finger, Time on Her Hands
Lee Greenwood
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I stood before God, my family and friends And vowed that I'd never love anyone else again Only him As pure a s my gown of white I stood by his side And promised that I'd love you till the day I died Lord, please forgive me even though I lied 'Cause you're the only one who knows just how hard I tried I had a ring on my finger and time on my hands The woman in my needed the warmth of a man The gold turned cold in my wedding band It's just a ring on your finger When there's time on your hands When I add up all the countless nights I cried myself to sleep And all the broken promises you somehow failed to keep He can't blame me He's the one who left me too many times alone In a three bedroom prison I tried to make a home My love slowly died but the fire inside still burned And the arms of a stranger was the only place left to turn I had a ring on my finger and time on my hands The woman in my needed the warmth of a man The gold turned cold in my wedding band It's just a ring on your finger When there's time on your hands
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Written by: DON GOODMAN, MARY KENNEDY, PAM ROSE
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Ring On Her Finger, Time On Her Hands" was originally recorded by an American country music artist Lee Greenwood. This song is included in his debut album, titled "Inside Out," released in 1982.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Don Goodman, Mary Ann Kennedy, and Pam Rose.
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Chart PerformanceGreenwood's version of "Ring On Her Finger, Time On Her Hands" peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in the year 1982.
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Reba McEntire's CoverThe song was later covered by famous country singer, Reba McEntire, in 1985.
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Significant DifferenceReba McEntire's version of the song includes a key change during the last chorus, whereas Lee Greenwood's original recording does not.
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McEntire's Chart SuccessWhen McEntire released her version of the song, it reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1986. This was her fourth single to top the country chart.
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Album InclusionMcEntire's version was included in her studio album "Whoever's in New England." This was her 10th studio album, released in February 1986.
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Music VideoThe music video for McEntire's version of the song was her first one to be directed by Jon Small. The video follows the storyline of the song and features McEntire portraying a neglected wife.
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Critical RecognitionGreenwood's version of the song was nominated for an Academy of Country Music Award in the 'Song of the Year' category in 1982.
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Song ThemeThe song tells the tale of an unhappy housewife whose husband is seldom home. She starts having an affair as a means to fill up her lonely time. This theme is conveyed through the memorable line "She's got a ring on her finger and time on her hands."
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Cultural ImpactBoth versions of "Ring On Her Finger, Time On Her Hands" have been influential in country music, inspiring a discussion about infidelity and loneliness in contemporary relationships. The song is often recognized for its powerful vocals and emotional storytelling.
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