Keeper Of The Key
Porter Wagoner · Green Green Grass of Home (RCA Camden) [1968]
You are the keeper of the key.
You have gone and yet I'm still your prisoner
Although you're with your new love I'm not free
For you have placed a lock around my heart dear
And you are the keeper of the key.
Love locked inside like mine burns constantly
Oh darling, please come back to me
We'll lock our hearts together for a lifetime
And God will be the keeper of the key.
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Only you can break the chains that bind me
You alone can end my misery
No one else can dry the tears that blind me
For you are the keeper of the key.
Love locked inside like mine burns constantly
Oh darling, please come back to me
We'll lock our hearts together for a lifetime
And God will be the keeper of the key...
Keeper Of The Key
Porter Wagoner's 'Keeper Of The Key' stands as a defining track from his 1968 album 'Green Green Grass of Home,' released under RCA Camden. The song exemplifies the classic country sound of the late 1960s, blending traditional storytelling with Wagoner's distinctive vocal delivery and signature guitar work. As part of his extensive discography, the recording captures the era's focus on themes of faith, resilience, and the American West. The track remains a staple in his catalog, reflecting the enduring appeal of his ability to weave narrative-driven ballads into the broader landscape of country music. Its inclusion on this album highlights Wagoner's commitment to quality during a pivotal period in his career.