New Patches
George Jones · Too Wild Too Long [1987]
Now and then an old friend tries to help me
By telling me there's someone I should meet
But I don't have the heart to start all over
'Cause my heart is laying at anothers feet.
And you just don't put new patches on old garments
I don't want no one else on my mind
I just don't need nobody new to cling too
I still love someone I've know a long, long time.
--- Instrumental ---
I have built my world around a memory
And she's the only one that I let in
And everytime I try to love somebody
In my mind I'm loving her again.
No, you just don't put new patches on old garments
I don't want no one else on my mind
I just don't need nobody new to cling too
I still love someone I've know a long, long time.
I still love someone I've know a long, long time...
By telling me there's someone I should meet
But I don't have the heart to start all over
'Cause my heart is laying at anothers feet.
And you just don't put new patches on old garments
I don't want no one else on my mind
I just don't need nobody new to cling too
I still love someone I've know a long, long time.
--- Instrumental ---
I have built my world around a memory
And she's the only one that I let in
And everytime I try to love somebody
In my mind I'm loving her again.
No, you just don't put new patches on old garments
I don't want no one else on my mind
I just don't need nobody new to cling too
I still love someone I've know a long, long time.
I still love someone I've know a long, long time...
New Patches
George Jones delivers a raw, country-rock performance on 'New Patches,' recorded for the 1987 album *Too Wild Too Long*. The track exemplifies Jones's signature ability to blend vocal grit with emotional depth, characteristic of his work during the late 1980s. As a defining voice in country music, Jones often explored themes of heartbreak and resilience, and this recording reflects that enduring style. The song stands as a testament to his career, showcasing his mastery of the genre while maintaining the authenticity that defined his discography. It remains a notable song in his catalog, capturing the essence of his musical evolution in the modern country era.