Angels Don't Fly
George Jones · Dispatches 1990-99: A Critical Collection [Raven] [2005]
Deep into midnight far from the warm light
Beneath the shadows of a cold crescent moon
I watched her leaving no shouting or screaming
Just the sound of our hearts as they fall out of tune
Angels don't fly they just walk out the door
I know cause her footsteps I still hear on my floor
You migh thtink I'm crazy but I know it's true
Angels don't fly they just walk out on you
Now I'm lost in my memories and smoky nights bring me
As close to the truth as any man should ever be
Seems the love that I gave her could never quite save her
From a wild, restless heart that just had to be free
Angels don't fly they just walk out the door
I know cause her footsteps I still hear on my floor
You might think I'm crazy but I know it's true
Angels don't fly they just walk out on you
Angels don't fly they just walk out on you
Beneath the shadows of a cold crescent moon
I watched her leaving no shouting or screaming
Just the sound of our hearts as they fall out of tune
Angels don't fly they just walk out the door
I know cause her footsteps I still hear on my floor
You migh thtink I'm crazy but I know it's true
Angels don't fly they just walk out on you
Now I'm lost in my memories and smoky nights bring me
As close to the truth as any man should ever be
Seems the love that I gave her could never quite save her
From a wild, restless heart that just had to be free
Angels don't fly they just walk out the door
I know cause her footsteps I still hear on my floor
You might think I'm crazy but I know it's true
Angels don't fly they just walk out on you
Angels don't fly they just walk out on you
Angels Don't Fly
George Jones delivers a haunting performance on 'Angels Don't Fly,' a track that exemplifies his mastery of the outlaw country sound. Recorded for the 2005 compilation Dispatches 1990-99, the song showcases Jones's signature vocal texture, blending raw emotion with the melancholic storytelling characteristic of his discography. The recording captures the essence of his work during the early 1990s, a period where he continued to explore themes of heartbreak and resilience. This track stands as a testament to his ability to convey deep sorrow through music, reinforcing his status as a pivotal figure in the genre's history.