You All Goodnight

George Jones · Heartbreak Hotel - Gonna Shake This Shack Tonight [2011]

The other day I met a girl while strolling through the park

And pretty soon this little girl was flirting with my heart

I'm so glad that I was there to find this lovely queen

The clock was striking romance right at two-fifteen.



I kissed her once and held her tight and then I kissed her twice

She snuggled in my arms and said you kissed me oh, so nice

So far was I lost in a dream because she was my kind

Was then that I decided I would change her name to mine.



--- Instrumental ---



At four-fifteen I bought the ring and bought the licence too

We stood before the preacher then and we both said I do

The preacher said my children I pronounce you man and wife

May your troubles all be small ones for the balance of your life.



--- Instrumental ---



We found a furnished bungalow, the answer to our dreams

And we became the owners at exactly nine-fifteen

At ten-fifteen we locked the doors and turned out all the lights

And here my story ends my friend, I bid you all goodnight.



And here my story ends my friend, I bid you all goodnight.



(Spoken)

Honey, is it morning yet? It ain't, well, goodnight...

You All Goodnight

George Jones delivers a quintessential country ballad on 'You All Goodnight,' a track that exemplifies his mastery of the heartbreak genre. Recorded for the 2011 compilation 'Heartbreak Hotel - Gonna Shake This Shack Tonight,' the song showcases Jones's signature deep baritone and emotive delivery, characteristic of his work during the late 1950s through the 1960s. The recording captures the raw vulnerability often found in his discography, focusing on themes of separation and the quiet ache of parting ways. As part of his extensive catalog of narrative-driven storytelling, this track remains a staple for fans of classic country music, reflecting the enduring appeal of his ability to translate personal sorrow into universal resonance.