George Jones - Tennessee Whiskey Lyrics






I used to spend my nights out in a bar room
Liquor was the only love I've known
But you rescued me from reaching
For the bottle
And you brought me back from
Being too far gone

You're as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
You're as sweet as strawberry wine
You're as warm as a glass of brandy
And I stay stoned on your love all the time

I looked for love in all the same old places
Found the bottom of the bottle always dry
But when you poured out your heart
I didn't waste it
'Cause there nothing like your love
To get me high

You're as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
You're as sweet as strawberry wine
You're as warm as a glass of brandy
And I stay stoned on your love all the time
I stay stoned on your love all the time





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  1. M.... M....

    Nobody can sing it like George Jones

  2. p.... ....

    Now 10 year old Taj Farrant is making it his own. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0eACoei1eo

  3. L.... A....

    Chris Stapleton's version is not quite as good as George's.
    Sorry Chris, no offense.

  4. L.... A....

    One of the greatest country singers of all time who had an unfortunate childhood.
    R.I.P. up there George.

  5. M.... K....

    A singer he was this here man

  6. R.... C....

    Totally awesome the best we will never have this kind of music again. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  7. J.... B....

    George and Chris are 2 different genre's.. This is pure country and chris is straight Blues/R&B

  8. m.... v....

    I'll be damned, I had no clue King George did this song before King Chris. How wonderful

  9. t.... t....

    My husband sang this song to me on our first date. Every time the song was played we had to dance even if we had to stop and get out of the car. We renewed our vows after 25 yrs and thay was our song. I lost him 3 weeks ago and it will always be our song.

    t.... t....

    tonie thomas I’m sorry for your loss...

  10. I.... S....

    If any of you think this guy is better than Chris Stapleton you’re stupid. It’s not even close

  11. D.... S....

    I'm not a drinker but boyyyyy does this song speak to me

  12. M.... G....

    I am the liquor.

  13. m.... v....

    No disrespect too Chris Stapleton.Althought will known for introducing country music too the blues family,but this right here is real country music.Tha king of country music.Alvis is Alvis but this is the King of country music,and even I knows that.😂😂😂👍🏿👍🏿
    This is one of my favorite songs for 38 years or 32.I hord it when I was a baby.😂😂😂

    m.... v....

    Alvis? Even a country diehard would still know who elvis is. Oh and by the way. IT'S ELVIS SIR

    m.... v....

    I was close right in Spanish both the A&E is close tha E is in silence right.Well Elvis was good,but George song with pure heart without lieying about his love and just being a human being.This is why I was moved by his music and him as a human beings.An American with heart & soul.

    m.... v....

    @muzical vet but the E isn't silent, and it's not spanish

    m.... v....

    @muzical vet lying*

    m.... v....

    A trend might be a trend,but Original is Original forever!

  14. J.... B....

    It don't matter who's in country music . George Jones is still the king!!!!

  15. C.... T....

    Both are good

  16. D.... S....

    Chris Stapleton used Etta James’ I’d Rather Go Blind’s melody.

    D.... S....

    He did thooo

  17. D.... C....

    I prefer the Chris Stapleton version but this is still really good. I feel like the Chris Stapleton version has more emotion in it. Also, so many people are saying they miss “Real country music.” What a bunch of boomers. Country music is still good. People just want something to complain about. Love ya, George. Love ya, Allan. Love ya, Chris.

    D.... C....

    I love anything pre 2013

  18. l.... ....

    Still better than tge cris Stapleton version

  19. M.... F....

    David Allen Coe and George Jones are Pure Country....Chris Stapleton is a blend of country and blues....

  20. A.... L....

    Love both this and the Chris Stapleton version, but Chris's is not the same song. It's the lyrics from this samg over the Etta James song, "I'd rather go blind".

  21. B.... M....

    Being drunk and missing that someone special really hits home listening to this song, wanting someone so badly that doesn't want you back anymore

  22. J.... A....

    1.8k people dont have a clue

  23. e.... ....

    The version by Chris Stapleton is very good. Just like The Sound of Silence by Disturbed. But the new has finally word off and it's back to that old comfortable jeans, shoes and old couch. George Jones and Simon and Garfunkel are still the best. Smooth as silk and sweet ice tea, aaaahh.

  24. B.... B....

    Sing it George

  25. C.... Y....

    Alcohol is addiction is sometimes u hurt the one you love most doesn't even realize..

  26. C.... S....

    My mom played this all the time in the 80s😢.. Im 48 now and my mom passed away on November 10 2018😭😢i miss you mom

    C.... S....

    C Santa Cruz,Ca. I’m sorry to hear that friend, she’s in a better place now

    C.... S....

    @BronillaBear thank you so much❤

  27. D.... R....

    Love George, but I still say David Allen Coe does this tune better. RIP George ❤

  28. s.... 7....

    George,merle,johnny,waylon.don williams ,they were real country boys,thank god we still got willie ,👍

  29. J.... L....

    1000x better than stapletons version

  30. S.... W....

    Not the same as Chris Stapleton.💯

  31. G.... G....

    Purest country ever. R.I.P. George

  32. B.... B....

    No one can sing this song like George Jones

  33. D.... M....

    I just love this version although chris stapleton made it a modern day classic..but auld Geo is hard to beat evrn now in 2019 true classic country x

  34. J.... D....

    Welcome back George fans.... we remember

  35. s.... m....

    The number of likes this comment gets it the number of under 21 year olds watching this

  36. K.... R....

    Leave this song alone some songs it's ok but there alot of songs that need be left alone this is one

  37. R.... G....

    I think George Jones version is the best in my opinion , by quite a bit.

  38. P.... G....

    Watching Ken Burns’ Country music doc on PBS got me interested in country music. Until I saw it I was an Anything But Country person ...

  39. P.... R....

    🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️🙏♥️🙏😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼

  40. c.... b....

    missing you Daddy!! Rest easy

  41. G.... J....

    Hell no George did it the best noone could ever come close

  42. j.... d....

    How can anyone think Chris stapletons version is worth a two shits I think he he would have done a million times better doing sighn language to George Jones version and keeping his mouth shut

  43. J.... W....

    the way the instruments cut out for a second when the chorus starts...man o man thats pure magic. chills

  44. C.... N....

    My grandpa couldn’t join the military because he had a disease which kept him from breathing correctly and he also got polio at 42 and he’s in a wheel chair and he sings this and some other songs and this reminds me of him.

  45. V.... H....

    White lightning brought me here, i don't even like country music!

  46. C.... R....

    My mom loved George Jones, rip we love you so much, an we miss you mom rip.

  47. Z.... ....

    Chris Stapleton brought me here. Much respect to all the artists!

  48. L.... O....

    Chris Stapleton's version sounds great but it sounds too much like Etta James I'd Rather Be Be Blind.

  49. J.... S....

    George is best

  50. B.... S....

    Chris Stapleton has talent but he will never touch the spirit of this song the way George Jones sings it.

  51. W.... N....

    Lol I just had a 12 year old kid tell me Chris Stapleton does this song best..... let’s just say I don’t think I’ve ever laughed in all my life!!!💀💀🤣😂😂😂

    W.... N....

    ok boomer

  52. E.... C....

    ❤🎶❤🎶💔

  53. S.... ....

    You have shit in your ears if you like the Stapleton version over this. I'd listen to NSYNC over that crap

  54. n.... ....

    Now this is Country. I like it. I like Stapleton's version too but I see it as country-flavored. It's kind of like Dolly's "I Will Always Love You" vs Whitney's. I like both but Dolly's a Country version and Whitney's not. But even Whitney had a little country twang in it.

  55. A.... L....

    I love all of the twists in the versions of this song. Recently, I was impressed with VoicePlay's a capella version. Check it out.

  56. L.... L....

    0:56 looks like Jim Carrey

  57. M.... B....

    Good ol' Possum. In my opinion, the greatest country music artist of all time.

  58. S.... G....

    This is the best version of this song! Sung simple letting the beautiful lyrics speak for themselves. I know some feel Chris Stapleton done it better but to me I just feel her over sung it and just wanted to show his runs and vocal range.

  59. J.... S....

    real country music.

  60. W.... B....

    This is the absolute best version of this song

  61. T.... S....

    Aye this is 100x better than Chris Stapleton version

  62. R.... B....

    Jim Carrey's cousin? Haha

  63. R.... M....

    Love his voice.

  64. S.... B....

    I grew up listening to my mom's George Jones records there was only one George!!!!!! While I love Chris Stapleton's version, this one will always be #1 to me!

  65. b.... g....

    Best version ever!

  66. B.... B....

    I met a person yesterday that was friends with George Jones it was so cool. He also knew Hank Williams.

  67. s.... k....

    Chris saved this song

  68. j.... p....

    It's cool that Chris Stapleton made the song his own singing it his way, but man give me this or DAC's version any time and twice on Tuesdays! And pass that whisky!!

  69. K.... G....

    Who ever thumbs downed this song and George singing it.....i can't be made to understand why

  70. J.... ....

    This is the best TW. Chris S, is great, however different style.

  71. L.... C....

    This is the REAL Tennessee Whiskey.

  72. L.... D....

    I don't drink but I sure love me some possum..... Miss you Mr. Jones.

  73. T.... ....

    Jim Carey could play him in a movie

  74. J.... E....

    Love this version because it reminds me of simpler times. Love Stapleton's version because it is soulful.

    J.... E....

    Jan Et Jones all the way... nothing beats old country from yesteryear...

  75. m.... m....

    When he was really young he looked a little like jim Cary

    m.... m....

    Haha!!! Thats who i was trying to think of!

    m.... m....

    molly mojave So true

    m.... m....

    Jim Carey looked like him.

    m.... m....

    @Indianapolis Jones So true, I got it backwards my bad. Chris Stapleton did a good job but I'm used to listening to Mr. George Jones singing it right. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it.

  76. A.... K....

    I'd rather Chris Stapleton

  77. H.... B....

    I love Chris but when I search this song don’t put him above George Jones thats bull shit he should always be first

  78. C.... C....

    Country God and The Only Mr. George Jones.. Rest In Peace Up there Possum..!

  79. s.... ....

    Hands down the best version.

  80. M.... D....

    Just because Chris rocked this song out, doesn't mean George isn't a wonderful talent. Let's be honest, Chris Owned this song!!!!!

  81. j.... c....

    Não tem brasileiro igual eu aqui que sonha ir pro texas

  82. R.... G....

    I love this man #MichaelJacksonofCountry🎤🎶💕😍

  83. B.... ....

    George’s version is way better than any other

  84. C.... D....

    they ask'ed johnny cash who his favorite singer was, johnny replied you must mean after george jones,ask alan jackson or george strait i'll bet you will get the same answers.

  85. Y.... y....

    Y'all wanna talk how this is far different from Chris's version? Listen to the original version of I remember you then listen to the björk version

  86. L.... P....

    💚💚💚💚

  87. S.... C....

    All are good

  88. J.... T....

    This is the version I grew up with. Chris Stapleton's cover isn't bad, but I'll take the Deacon any day.

  89. l.... ....

    I stay stoned on Jones.

  90. B.... ....

    I miss my dad😞

  91. L.... M....

    We enjoyed your christmas lights at Nestledown Farms ! Listening to the Opossum on the radio . Miss the good old days Sir !

  92. P.... w....

    R.i.p Mr jones

  93. T.... D....

    I wouldn't give (1) of George for (100) Stapleton.

    T.... D....

    could not have said it better myself

    T.... D....

    @bigbellybubbahaha 3 bahahaha go & sing it to ya girl. Haha lol Haha lol. She wants to reminisce you singing this song ta her while you guys ride ya bike so her hair be blowing in the wind. Bahahaha

  94. R.... V....

    Atleast I can sing along to the original with out losing my voice

  95. B.... S....

    How stupid!You don't have to drink to enjoy these music.

  96. S.... ....

    I love this song George Jones