Just Playin' Possum
Alan Jackson · Original Album Classics [2011]
Alan Jackson & George Jones
I parked my car 'round back
I've got the shades pulled down
I told everybody includin' my mama
I was leaving town.
But I've been right here
Since you've been gone
Belly-up at the bottom of a bottle
Listenin' to George Jones.
And just playin' possum
Layin' low
I've got a hundred watts of hurtin'
Comin' through the speakers of my stereo
Don't wanna see nobody
Nowhere I want to go
Just playin' possum
Layin' low.
--- Instrumental ---
I'm gonna hide my heart
And be a love recluse
Oh, I could cry on my best friend's shoulder
But there ain't no use.
I need an expert on
The pain I'm going through
So I'll keep George on the old turntable
'Til I'm over you.
And just playin' possum
Layin' low
I've got hundred watts of hurtin'
Comin' through the speakers of my stereo
Don't want to see nobody
Nowhere I want to go
Just playin' possum
And layin' low.
He's playin' possum
And he's layin' low...
Just Playin' Possum
Alan Jackson's 'Just Playin' Possum' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery in country storytelling, blending acoustic warmth with a narrative that explores the complexities of pretending to be someone else. Recorded for his compilation 'Original Album Classics [2011]', the track exemplifies the polished yet authentic sound that defined Jackson's career spanning the late 1990s and beyond. As a staple of his discography, the song reflects his signature ability to weave personal emotion into relatable themes of identity and resilience. The recording captures the essence of modern country music, where lyrical depth meets melodic accessibility, cementing its place among his most enduring works alongside hits like 'Way Down Yonder On The Chattahoochie' and 'The Old Rugged Cross'.