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Artist/Band: Vince Gill
Lyrics for Song: This Old Guitar and Me
Lyrics for Album: Next Big Thing [MCA] [2003]



This old guitar and me

And the things that we've been through

C.F. Martin built him

Back in nineteen fourty-two.



I remember when we met

I was only seventeen

I spent all my college money

On a half a dozen strings.



I thought my folks would kill me

I found out I was wrong

They said your future's written on your face

When you sing those travelin' songs.



So we headed for Kentucky

With a suitcase full of dreams

My rough-out books, a few t-shirts

A worn out pair of jeans.



Ooh.



This old guitar and me

We spent a lot of nights alone

Well, sometimes we'd get lucky

And take bar maid home.



One night stands for breakfast

Two strangers with the blues

We'd wake up in the morning

And both feel a little used.



Well, home was just a highway

We'd roam from town to town

Just me and that old flattop

Not caring where we're bound.



>From Maine to California

With a five piece travelin' band

Singin' songs about the hard times

That face the common man.



Ooh.



This old guitar and me

Lord, we did the best we could

One was born a sinner

And one a piece of wood.



God sent a wooden angel

To guide me on my way

We were meant to be together

Until my dyin' day.



Well, now my dearest old companion

Lies underneath my bed

Well, our travelin' days are over

Man, but the memories fill my head.



Well, I've settled with my family

Here in the hills of Tennessee

To teach my children's children

'Bout this old guitar and me.



Ooh...


This Old Guitar and Me

Vince Gill's 'This Old Guitar and Me' stands as a poignant centerpiece on the 2003 album 'Next Big Thing,' showcasing his signature blend of country storytelling and acoustic intimacy. Recorded during a period where Gill explored deeper emotional textures, the track features his distinctive vocal delivery and guitar work, characteristic of his work in the contemporary country genre. The song reflects themes of enduring partnership and the passage of time, resonating with listeners who appreciate Gill's ability to craft narratives rooted in personal experience. As part of his discography from the early 2000s, the recording exemplifies his commitment to organic instrumentation and lyrical depth, reinforcing his status as a leading figure in modern country music.


Album Lyrics: Next Big Thing [MCA] [2003]


Vince Gill
"Next Big Thing [MCA] [2003]"


1. Next Big Thing
2. She Never Makes Me Cry
3. Don't Let Her Get Away
4. Someday
5. These Broken Hearts
6. We Had It All
7. Young Man's Town
8. Real Mean Bottle
9. Whippoorwill River
10. The Sun's Gonna Shine on You
11. From Where I Stand
12. You Ain't Foolin' Nobody
13. Old Time Fiddle
14. Without You
15. Two Hearts
16. This Old Guitar and Me
17. In These Last Few Days