When Gentry Plays Guitar
Jessica Andrews · Now
ItÂ’s like a song Leon sang long ago
When Gentry plays guitar
The girls at the bar watch him roll away the stone
Pisces apple lady, Delta Queen
When he lets down his long, brown hair
I wish he belonged to me
But he donÂ’t he belongs to the song
And the melody
When Gentry plays guitar
When Gentry sings his song
HeÂ’s alone inside a glass house
Made of stone
When Gentry sings a song
His mom and dad and his sisters all sing along
Sweet home Oklahoma, prince of peace
When he lets down his long, brown hair
I wish he belonged to me
But he donÂ’t he belongs to the song
And the melody
When Gentry plays guitar
In conversation you will drown
In his deep dark eyes
But salvation is sweet
‘Cause he gives you a rose
And you realize
When Gentry plays guitar
ItÂ’s like a song Leon sang long ago
When Gentry plays guitar
The girls at the bar watch him roll away the stone
Pisces apple lady, Delta Queen
When he lets down his long, brown hair
I wish he belonged to me
But he donÂ’t he belongs to the song
And the melody
When Gentry plays guitar
He belonged to the melody
When Gentry played guitar
How I wish he belonged to me
Be he donÂ’t
He belonged to the song and the melody
When Gentry plays guitar
When Gentry Plays Guitar
Jessica Andrews established herself as a defining voice in English-language country music during the late 1990s, known for her powerful vocals and emotive delivery. 'When Gentry Plays Guitar' appears on her 1997 album Now, a record that solidified her commercial presence following her debut. The track reflects the polished production style characteristic of her early discography, blending traditional country instrumentation with contemporary pop sensibilities. While Andrews often explored themes of love and resilience, this song stands as a notable song within her catalog from that prolific era. Her work during this period contributed significantly to the genre's evolution, showcasing her ability to navigate complex emotional landscapes through her distinctive vocal performance and the album's cohesive sonic identity.