It Scares Me Half to Death
George Jones · The Race Is On [Razor & Tie] [1965]
(Joe Allison - Audrey Allison)
It scares me half to death to think I almost lost you
It breaks my heart to know huw much I made you cry
And if you'll let me show you darling I'll right the wrongs I've done
And ease the heartaches I have caused in the days gone by.
You told me that our love was cold
And then you said goodbye
But I can't love another
I'd be living a lie.
It scares me half to death to think I had forgotten
The vows we made to stay together come what may
And while I'm holding you my darling I'm holding my breath
'Cause just the thought of losing you scares me half to death.
--- Instrumental ---
It scares me half to death to think I had forgotten
The vows we made to stay together come what may
And while I'm holding you my darling I'm holding my breath
'Cause just the thought of losing you scares me half to death...
It scares me half to death to think I almost lost you
It breaks my heart to know huw much I made you cry
And if you'll let me show you darling I'll right the wrongs I've done
And ease the heartaches I have caused in the days gone by.
You told me that our love was cold
And then you said goodbye
But I can't love another
I'd be living a lie.
It scares me half to death to think I had forgotten
The vows we made to stay together come what may
And while I'm holding you my darling I'm holding my breath
'Cause just the thought of losing you scares me half to death.
--- Instrumental ---
It scares me half to death to think I had forgotten
The vows we made to stay together come what may
And while I'm holding you my darling I'm holding my breath
'Cause just the thought of losing you scares me half to death...
It Scares Me Half to Death
George Jones delivers a haunting performance on 'It Scares Me Half to Death,' a track that exemplifies the raw emotional depth characteristic of his country music career. Recorded for the 1965 album The Race Is On, the song showcases Jones's signature ability to convey complex feelings through his vocal delivery and the arrangement of the time. As a staple of his discography, the recording reflects the period's focus on storytelling and personal struggle within the genre. The song remains a notable song in his catalog, illustrating his enduring impact on country music and his reputation for delivering emotionally resonant recordings that defined his era.