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Artist/Band: Jerry Lee Lewis
Lyrics for Song: Don't Put No Headstone On My Grave
Lyrics for Album: Fireball: The Collection [2010]



DON'T PUT NO HEADSTONE ON MY GRAVE

WRITER CHARLIE RICH



Don't put no headstone on my grave,

All my life I've been a slave,

Want the whole wide world to know,

That I'm the man that loved you so

Mama, mama, don't you cry,

I'm gonna meet you in the by and by, in the sweet by and by

Tell papa I'm comin' home, comin' on home,

God, it can't be very long

Don't put no headstone on my grave,

All my life I've been a slave,

Want the whole wide world to know,

That I'm the stud that loved you so

M,m,m,m,m,m mama don't you cry,

Lord, I'm gonna meet you in the by and by, in the sweet by and by

Tell papa I'm coming home,

Oh God, it can't be very long

Don't put no headstone on my grave,

Whoooh! All my life I've been a slave, motherhumpin' slave

And you know something? I want the world to know,

That I'm the stud that loved that woman so

Mama, mama don't you cry, mama, don't cry,

I'm gonna meet you in the by and by, in the sweet by and by

Tell papa, I'm coming home, Oh Lord,

You know, it can't be very long

(One more time now)

Don't put a headstone on my grave

All my life I've been a slave,

Want the whole wide world to know,

That I'm the man,

That loved,

That loved,

Don't put no headstone on my grave,

All my life I've been a slave, whoooh!

I want the whole wide world to know,

That I'm the stud that loved you so

Ma-ma-ma-ma mama, don't you cry, whooh! Don't cry!

I'm-a-gonna meet you in the by and by, in the sweet by and by,

Tell papa I'm coming home, coming on home...

...And you know something ladies?

Oh, God, it can't be very long


Don't Put No Headstone On My Grave

Jerry Lee Lewis delivers a raw, blues-infused rock performance on 'Don't Put No Headstone On My Grave,' a track that underscores his signature intensity and emotional depth. Released on the 2010 compilation 'Fireball: The Collection,' this recording highlights Lewis's ability to blend country roots with rock energy, a hallmark of his career. The song reflects themes of mortality and the fleeting nature of life, delivered with the same driving rhythm and vocal power that defined his earlier hits like 'Hound Dog' and 'Great Balls of Fire.' As a key part of his discography, the track exemplifies his role as a pioneer who bridged the gap between rockabilly and classic rock, influencing generations of musicians with his unapologetic style and electrifying stage presence.


Album Lyrics: Fireball: The Collection [2010]


Jerry Lee Lewis
"Fireball: The Collection [2010]"


1. Wolverton Mountain
2. She Thinks I Still Care
3. Roll Over Beethoven
4. Sexy Ways
5. Don't Put No Headstone On My Grave
6. How's My Ex Treating You
7. Fraulein