I Sleep Just Like a Baby
George Jones · Dispatches 1990-99: A Critical Collection [Raven] [2005]
If it broke my heart when she told me goodbye
Well, every night I sleep just like a baby
I wake up every hour and cry.
I bet she don't think I'm going miss her
Probably think she's always on my mind
But every night I sleep just like a baby
I wake up every hour and cry.
She believes that I can't live with out her
And it hurts so bad sometimes I almost die
Well, every night I sleep just like a baby
I wake up every hour and cry.
--- Instrumental ---
(Spoken)
You know I'll bet way down deep
That she thinks that I'll always love her
And I'll bet she thinks I'll never love another
No matter how hard I try.
(Sang)
'Cause every night I sleep just like a baby
I wake up every hour and cry.
Lord, every night I sleep just like a little bitty baby
I wake up every hour and cry...
I Sleep Just Like a Baby
George Jones delivers a haunting performance on 'I Sleep Just Like a Baby,' a track that exemplifies his mastery of country storytelling and emotional vulnerability. Recorded for the 2005 compilation Dispatches 1990-99, the song showcases Jones's signature baritone and his ability to convey deep melancholy through subtle vocal inflections. As part of his extensive discography spanning decades, this recording reflects the period where Jones refined his craft, blending traditional country themes with a polished production style that defined his later career. The song stands as a testament to his reputation as one of the genre's most respected vocalists, capturing the quiet introspection often found in his work during the early 1990s.