For the Good Times
Al Green
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Don't' look so sad I know it's over But life goes on And this world Keeps on turning Yeah Let's just be glad We have this time To spend together oh There is no need To watch the bridges That we're burning hey oh Lay your head on my pillow sweet babe Hold your warm and tender body close to mine hey Hear the whisper of the raindrops Roll softly Against my window hey hey oh late at night Make believe you love me one more time hey For the good times hey For the good times I'll get along I'm sure you'll find another but baby please remember I'll be here, I'm gon stay right here And you should ever find that you need me yeah Don't say a word About tomorrow Ah forever and ever and ever and ever They'll be times Enough for severance when you leave hey hey hey For the good times For the good times Lay your head On my pillow Oh this is one time girl Hold your warm and tender body close to mine Hear the whisper Of the raindrops Rolling softly against my window Oh you gotta do is Oh you gotta do is make believe you love me one more time For the good times For the good times Here's what you outta do is Lay your head on my pillow Hold your warm and tender body close to mines....
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Written by: Kristoffer Kristofferson
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6 facts about this song
For The Good Times" Author"For the Good Times" was written by Kris Kristofferson. He is an American singer-songwriter and actor and was part of the country music's outlaw movement during the 1970s. He has penned numerous hits including "Help Me Make It Through the Night" and "Sunday Morning Coming Down."
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Ray Price's RenditionReleased in 1970 by country singer Ray Price, "For the Good Times" became one of his greatest hits. It reached the #1 position on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in June of the same year.
- The Ray Price version won the Academy of Country Music award for Song of the Year in 1970, and it was nominated for a Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance.
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Kris Kristofferson's PerformanceDespite being the songwriter, Kris Kristofferson's own version of "For The Good Times" did not chart as highly as the version by Ray Price. However, it's still regarded as a classic by fans and critics.
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Perry Como's ContributionPerry Como, a popular American singer of the 20th century, also recorded the song as part of his album "It's Impossible". His version also received applause for its sentimental rendition.
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Al Green's Soulful Cover“For The Good Times” was also covered by the soul music legend Al Green in 1972. The cover was included in the album "I'm Still in Love with You", which peaked at #4 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- Al Green's rendition stands out for its soulful interpretation, and it added a new dimension to the song, taking it far beyond its country origins.
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Song Theme and PopularityThe song "For The Good Times" is a heartbreaking ballad that speaks about a couple who is on the brink of breakup but decide to spend one last night together.
- Over the years, numerous artists from various genres have covered the song, providing testimony to its timeless appeal and emotional resonance. Despite being a country song, it crossed over to other genres like pop and soul thanks to covers by various artists.
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