For The Good Times
Ray Price Lyrics
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I know it's over
But life goes on
And this old world
Will keep on turning
Let's just be glad
We had some time to spend together
There's no need to watch the bridges
That were burning
Lay your head upon my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body
Close to mine
Hear the whisper of the rain drops
Blowing soft against the window
And make believe you love me
One more time
For the good times
I'll get along
You'll find another
And I'll be here
If you should find you ever need me
Don't say a word about tomorrow
Or forever
There'll be time enough for sadness
When you leave me
Lay your head upon my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body
Close to mine
Hear the whisper of the rain drops
Blowing soft against the window
And make believe you love me
One more time
For the good times
Ray Price's song For The Good Times is about a relationship that has come to an end. The singer is telling their partner that even though it's over, they should take comfort in the fact that they had some good times together. The world will keep moving, and they will move on to find happiness elsewhere. The singer wants to be there for their partner, but they shouldn't talk about the future because they will cross that bridge when they come to it. The singer implores their partner to lay their head on their pillow and hold them close as they listen to the sound of raindrops outside. They should make believe that they love each other for one more time, for the good times.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't look so sad
You don't need to be sad.
I know it's over
I understand that the relationship is over.
But life goes on
Life moves forward.
And this old world
Our planet
Will keep on turning
Will continue to rotate around its axis and orbit the sun.
Let's just be glad
Let's appreciate and be thankful for the time we had together.
We had some time to spend together
We got to spend time together.
There's no need to watch the bridges
We don't need to monitor our past disagreements or estrangements.
That were burning
That caused us problems.
Lay your head upon my pillow
Rest your head on my pillow.
Hold your warm and tender body
Embrace your soft and comforting body.
Close to mine
Near me.
Hear the whisper of the rain drops
Listen to the rain drops lightly hitting the windowsill.
Blowing soft against the window
The rain is blowing lightly against the windowpane.
And make believe you love me
Pretend that you still love me for this fleeting moment.
One more time
Once again for old time's sake.
For the good times
One last happy thought for the amazing memories we shared.
I'll get along
I'll survive.
You'll find another
You will find another love.
And I'll be here
I'll be around if you need me.
If you should find you ever need me
If you ever need me, don't hesitate to reach out.
Don't say a word about tomorrow
Don't talk about the future.
Or forever
Or our future apart.
There'll be time enough for sadness
We will have time for sadness later.
When you leave me
When you decide to leave me, we can be sad then.
For the good times
But let's leave each other on a happy note and remember the good memories.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kristoffer Kristofferson
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@donroe6438
I was just a kid when I heard my Dad call my Mom into the room to hear Ray sing this many years ago. I never forgot that and when he was in hospice 2 years ago I brought my laptop to him and we played so many songs. A once mountain of a man physically was so frail then in his 80s. When this song was played in our list he once again called Mom into the room and they held hands during the song, as though he was singing to her. We played it over and over. He passed a few days later and she followed 2 months later after 67 years of marriage. A special song from long ago.
@jamesmonroemaxey
Your words are very touching. Thank you so much for sharing this about your darling parents.
@MyungHunter61
Beautiful but sad too
@importpappa
This song reminds me of my parents too. They loved it.
@tailwheelflier
Don Roe teared up reading that.
@davidrose9370
Same here. I just remember this song and remember my dad playing it many many times
@larrygibb404
My dad passed away today and had me play this for my mom. 70 yrs of marriage and still madly in love. Ray was the class of all!
@Leavetheherd
Was my dads favorite song. 70 years together, still in love, can’t ask for more.
@user-rx3yc3zw7b
Sorry 😔 to hear that 😢
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