Janie Fricke was born in South Whitley, Indiana on19th December 1947. Her early influences were the folk music of Judy Collins and Joan Baez but in 1975 she moved to Nashville where she became an in-demand jingle singer and backing vocalist for artists like Crystal Gayle, Conway Twitty, Ronnie Milsap, Tanya Tucker and, ultimately, Johnny Duncan. Initially uncredited on Duncan's records, she eventualy gained equal billing on the single Come A Little Bit Closer. In the early 1980s she scored six number one solo Country hits, also under the guidance of Billy Sherrill, including Don't Worry Bout Me Baby, It Ain't Easy Being Easy, He's A Heartache. She was voted CMA Vocalist of the Year 1982 and 1983 and is still active, both recording and performing
For The Good Times
Charlie Rich & Janie Fricke 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
Lay your head,
Upon my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body
Close to mine
Hear the whisper of the raindrops
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 raindrops
Blowing soft against the window
And make believe you love me
One more time
For the good times
The lyrics to Charlie Rich and Janie Fricke's "For The Good Times" are about coming to terms with the end of a relationship and cherishing the good moments that were shared. The singer in the song acknowledges that the relationship has ended, but encourages the other person not to be sad because life goes on and the world keeps turning. The lines "Let's just be glad / We had some time to spend together" express a sense of gratefulness for the past and a desire to move forward with positivity.
The singer then invites their former partner to lay their head on their pillow and hold them close, as they listen to the raindrops outside. The invitation to "make believe you love me / one more time" reveals a longing for the past and a wish to relive the good times. The third stanza assures the other person that they will be okay and can find love again, while also offering support if needed. The final stanza repeats the invitation to be close one more time, emphasizing the desire to cherish what was once shared.
The song is a poignant reflection on the end of a relationship, but also celebrates the beauty of life and the good moments that can be shared. It encourages listeners to embrace positivity and hold onto precious memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't look so sad
Try not to show your grief
I know it's over
I understand that our love has ended
But life goes on
However, life continues
And this old world
In this world we live in
Will keep on turning
The earth will continue to rotate
Let's just be glad
We should be grateful
We had some time to spend together
For the moments we shared
There's no need to watch the bridges
We must not be afraid to let go
That we're burning
Of the past we are leaving behind
Lay your head,
Rest your head
Upon my pillow
On my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body
Embrace your gentle body
Close to mine
Close to me
Hear the whisper of the raindrops
Listen to the sound of the rain
Blowing soft, against the window
Softly hitting the window
And make believe you love me,
Imagine that you love me
One more time,
Once again
For the good times
For the memories we shared
I'll get along
I will manage
You'll find another
You will find someone else
And I'll be here
I'll be waiting here
If you should find,
If you ever realize
You ever need me
That you need me
Don't say a word
Do not speak
About tomorrow, or forever
About what's ahead in our future
There'll be time enough for sadness
We will have time to mourn
When you leave me
When you eventually depart
Lay your head
Rest your head
Upon my pillow
On my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body
Embrace your gentle body
Close to mine
Close to me
Hear the whisper of the raindrops
Listen to the sound of the rain
Blowing soft against the window
Softly hitting the window
And make believe you love me
Imagine that you love me
One more time
Once again
For the good times
For the memories we shared
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kristoffer Kristofferson
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arslp
Janie Fricke's voice is incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Melody Dixon
A great song.Charlie was a great singer.His wife Margaret was beautiful!
John Middleton
This is the best duet ever, they complement each other brilliantly.
jonesvox1
Margaret Anne Rich was Charlie’s rock. Beautiful, loyal and even wrote several songs he recorded. Thanks for adding these rare pictures 👍🏼
Steve Scott
Couldn't agree with you more, a lovely woman and a great songwriter,Life Has It's Little Ups And Downs,A Sunday Kind Of Woman,Pass On By,, fantastic.
SHIRLEY McKENNA
I love this song, Charlie Rich was such a great singer. Gone way to soon
joe palma
Yes. And he wrote the song while working at Sun Records.
Marisol Patriota
Quando e de que morreu😭
Sandy H
I love this song so much but I cry uncontrollably every time I hear it but I keep listening to it and crying and loving it.
Steven
Just keep listening! Cry if you want to. This song is that good!