Maybelline

George Jones · Other Songs - George Jones

Oh Maybelline why can't you be true oh Maybelline why can't you be true

You've started back doin' the things you used to do

As I was motivatin' over the hill I saw Maybelline in a Coupe DeVille

Cadillac rollin' on an open road but nothin' outrun my V8 Ford

Cadillac doin' about ninety-five bumper to bumper rollin' side to side

Oh Maybelline...

Well the Cadillac pulled up ahead of the Ford

The Ford got hot and wouldn't do no more

It done got cloudy and started to rain I tooted my

horn for the passing lane

The rain water poured up under my motor hood I knew

that were doin' my motor good



Oh Maybelline...

[ guitar ]Well now the heat went down and the motor cooled down

And that's when I heard that highway sound

Cadillac lookin' like a ton of lead a hundred and ten a half a mile ahead

Cadillac lookin' like it's sittin' still I caught Maybelline

at the top of the hill

Oh Maybelline...

[ guitar ]Oh Maybelline...

Maybelline

George Jones remains one of country music's most enduring and influential figures, celebrated for his emotive vocal delivery and mastery of the honky-tonk style. His extensive discography spans decades, featuring numerous chart-topping hits that defined the genre's evolution. While Jones is often associated with his later, more dramatic ballads, his earlier recordings showcase a raw energy and traditional sound that established his reputation as the Poet of Pain. This track represents the breadth of his catalog, reflecting the consistent quality and emotional depth found throughout his career. Jones's ability to convey complex heartbreak and resilience continues to resonate with listeners, cementing his legacy as a cornerstone of American music history.