About The Song
Songs by brilliant musicians like George Jones will definitely go down in history as gems. One of the illustrious George Jones’ biggest songs, “Still Doin’ Time,” peaked at No. 1 on the US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) and No. 2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks. The track was initially made available in 1981 as part of his album Still the Same Ole Me.
The song was co-written by two amazing songwriters, John Moffatt and Michael P. Heeney. Heeney has had the opportunity to pen songs for well-known country music performers like Brooks & Dunn and Eric Church.
Additionally, it was claimed that the song was George Jones‘ official eighth-biggest hit. And that’s simply incredible! It only demonstrates how alluring his singing voice is. It was also said that many listeners connected with the song on a deeper level because of its message.
Everyone would undoubtedly love being able to listen to songs with profound, substantial meanings. An example of a song like this is George Jones’ “Still Doin’ Time.”
According to reports, the song appeared to have been plucked from the lyrics of the singer’s life, from his neurotic and drug-addled state. The song’s meaning may change depending on whom you ask, but this is one of the reported ones.
The song “Still Doin’ Time,” about a man who is an alcoholic prisoner who cannot free himself, struck a chord with not only his followers but with everyone since it deals with such a universal subject.
Did you know, though, that at the time of this song’s debut, it was claimed that George Jones sang the song flawlessly despite his personal struggles? And it’s great to see that there is still a dedicated, passionate musician who creates songs that everyone will enjoy.
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Lyrics
Has it been a year since the last time I’ve seen her
My God, I could swear it was ten
And the ocean of liquor I drank to forget her
Is gonna kill me but I’ll drink ’til then
I’ve been livin’ in hell with a bar for a cell
Still payin’ for my cheatin’ crime
Oh, and I’ve got a long way to go
Still doin’ time
Still doin’ time in a honky tonk prison
Still doin’ time, where a man ain’t forgiven
My poor heart is breakin’
Oh, but there’s no escapin’
Each morning I wake up and I find
Still doin’ time
Oh, when you’re caught cheatin’ twice, it’s twenty to life
In a place where the sun never shines
And tomorrow you’re gonna find me right here
Still doin’ time
Still doin’ time in a honky tonk prison
Still doin’ time, where a man ain’t forgiven
My poor heart is breakin’
Oh, but there’s no escapin’
Each morning I wake up and I find
Still doin’ time
Still doin’ time