About the song
“Tennessee Whiskey” is a heart-wrenching country ballad about the power of love and loss, set to a melody that is both soothing and haunting. The song was written by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove, and was first recorded by David Allan Coe in 1981. However, it was George Jones’s 1983 rendition that truly made the song a classic.
Jones’s version of “Tennessee Whiskey” is a slow, mournful ballad that showcases his powerful vocals and emotive delivery. The lyrics tell the story of a man who has lost his love and is drowning his sorrows in Tennessee whiskey. The whiskey is a reminder of his lost love, but it also provides him with a temporary escape from his pain.
The song was a major hit for Jones, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1983. It has since been covered by numerous artists, including Merle Haggard, Trisha Yearwood, and Chris Stapleton. “Tennessee Whiskey” is a timeless classic that has resonated with listeners for decades, and it is sure to continue to be enjoyed for many years to come.
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Lyrics
I used to spend my nights out in a barroom
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 look 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 gettin’ 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