Green Grass Grows All Around
George Jones · A Good Year For The Roses
Well, the sun came up when you came home.
Now the green grass grows all around
Every little bird is singin' this song
And the green grass grows all around.
Everyday you've been away
Been a lifetime way to long
I don't think the sun has shined one day
Lord, since you've been gone
When you left I felt my happiness
Go away just like the wind
But way down inside
'Cause you're in my arms again
Well, the sun came up when you came home.
Now the green grass grows all around
Every little bird is singin' this song
And the green grass grows all around.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, I've been makin' paper airplanes
Throwin' darts against the wall
Afraid to go outside and fetch
The mail 'cause you might call.
The lesson I learned from cheatin' on you
Has more than been enough
You see those clouds started rainin' again
Is there gonna be a rainbow?
Well, the sun came up when you came home.
Now the green grass grows all around
Every little bird is singin' this song
And the green grass grows all around.
Yes, the green grass grows around...
Now the green grass grows all around
Every little bird is singin' this song
And the green grass grows all around.
Everyday you've been away
Been a lifetime way to long
I don't think the sun has shined one day
Lord, since you've been gone
When you left I felt my happiness
Go away just like the wind
But way down inside
'Cause you're in my arms again
Well, the sun came up when you came home.
Now the green grass grows all around
Every little bird is singin' this song
And the green grass grows all around.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, I've been makin' paper airplanes
Throwin' darts against the wall
Afraid to go outside and fetch
The mail 'cause you might call.
The lesson I learned from cheatin' on you
Has more than been enough
You see those clouds started rainin' again
Is there gonna be a rainbow?
Well, the sun came up when you came home.
Now the green grass grows all around
Every little bird is singin' this song
And the green grass grows all around.
Yes, the green grass grows around...
Green Grass Grows All Around
George Jones delivers a hauntingly beautiful rendition of 'Green Grass Grows All Around' on the 1968 album 'A Good Year For The Roses'. As a defining voice of country music, Jones transforms this traditional folk ballad into a deeply personal narrative of heartbreak and longing. His signature high lonesome tone and emotive delivery elevate the song beyond its simple lyrics, capturing the raw vulnerability characteristic of his discography. Released during a pivotal era for the genre, this recording exemplifies the melancholic storytelling that made Jones an enduring icon. The track remains a staple of his catalog, illustrating his ability to reinterpret classic material with profound emotional depth.