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Artist/Band: Bill Anderson
Lyrics for Song: From a Jack to a King
Lyrics for Album: The First 10 Years: 1956-1966 [2011]



(Ned Miller)



From a jack to a king

From loneliness to a wedding ring

I played an ace and I won a queen

And walked away with your heart.



From a jack to a king with no regrets

I stackled the cards last night

Then Lady Luck played her hand just right

To make me king of your heart.



For just a little while

I thought that I might lose again

Then just in time I saw the twinkle in your eye

From a jack to a king

From loneliness to a wedding ring

I played an ace and I won a queen

You make me King of your heart.



--- Instrumental ---



For just a little while

I thought that I might lose again

Then just in time I saw the twinkle in your eye

From a jack to a king

From loneliness to a wedding ring

I played an ace and I won a queen

You make me King of your heart...


From a Jack to a King

Bill Anderson's "From a Jack to a King" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery in country storytelling, capturing the American Dream through the lens of a working-class protagonist. Recorded during the golden era of Nashville country music, the track exemplifies Anderson's signature ability to weave narrative arcs into melodic structures that resonate deeply with listeners. As part of his celebrated discography, this song reflects the optimism and resilience often found in his work, portraying a journey from humble beginnings to success without resorting to cliché. The composition remains a staple in his catalog, illustrating his commitment to crafting authentic tales of perseverance that have defined his career and influenced generations of songwriters in the genre.


Album Lyrics: The First 10 Years: 1956-1966 [2011]


Bill Anderson
"The First 10 Years: 1956-1966 [2011]"


1. Po' Folks
2. Mama Sang a Song
3. Still
4. Bright Lights and Country Music
5. Golden Guitar
6. I Love You Drops
7. Five Little Fingers
8. You Can Have Her
9. Me
10. In the Misty Moonlight
11. Then I'll Stop Loving You
12. I'll Be Somewhere
13. Worry
14. In Case You Ever Change Your Mind
15. Then and Only Then
16. Abilene
17. Take Me Home
18. 500 Miles Away from Home
19. You Don't Have to Be a Baby to Cry
20. Candy Apple Red
21. Best of Strangers
22. Wild Side of Life
23. Wine
24. How the Other Half Lives
25. Mountain Dew
26. Truck Drivin' Man
27. I'll Go Down Swinging
28. City Lights
29. As Long as I Live
30. Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain
31. Walk Out Backwards
32. Wedding Bells
33. Columbus Stockade Blues
34. Ninety-Nine
35. Yonder Comes a Sucker
36. It's Not the End of Everything
37. Once a Day
38. I Missed Me
39. That's What It's Like to Be Lonesome
40. Riverboat
41. I've Enjoyed as Much of This as I Can Stand
42. I Don't Love You Anymore
43. Get While the Gettin's Good
44. Bad Seed
45. Something to Believe In
46. Open Up Your Heart
47. Homesick
48. Born
49. Remember Me
50. On and On and On
51. Papa
52. When Liking Turns to Loving
53. Used To
54. In the Summertime
55. Next Time You're in Tulsa
56. Lovin' Pains
57. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
58. Nail My Shoes to the Floor
59. Certain
60. You and Your Sweet Love
61. Little Band of Gold
62. Down Came the Rain
63. From a Jack to a King
64. Molly
65. Get a Little Dirt on Your Hands
66. Restless
67. Reverend Mr. Black
68. Take These Chains from My Heart
69. Happiness
70. I Wish It Was Mine
71. Slippin' Away