Keep the Change
George & Tammy Lyrics
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I could tell by the sunshine on your face
I know he bought you pretty things
I know he made your world a happy place
And I remember when she loved you
And in those days you had someone to care
And through your long and lonely nights
Ah, but lately you're not smiling
And I don't see that sunshine like before
I know you've tried to make it work
But I don't think he loves you any more
And I know she must have hurt you
'Cause I've seen the tears, you try so hard to hide
But if we had each other
It might just stop this hurt we have inside
Change to me and keep the change
And I won't do you like he did
And I won't hurt you, like she did
Change to me and keep the change
And we'll never need another
Once we have each other
Change to me and keep the change
The song "Keep The Change" by George Jones and Tammy Wynette is a classic country ballad that talks about a love that has faded away. The lyrics speak about how the person singing knows that the person they are talking to was once loved very deeply by someone else, but now that love has gone away. The singer remembers when the person they are talking to had someone to care for them, and was able to make their world a happy place. They also acknowledge that the person they are talking to has tried to make it work, but it seems like their current partner doesn't love them anymore.
The chorus of the song is a plea to the person the singer is talking to, asking them to change and come to the singer instead. The singer promises not to hurt them, and assures them that once they have each other, they will never need another. The overall message of the song is that while love can fade away, there is always the chance for a new love to take its place, even if it requires one to change and move on from a previous situation.
Overall, "Keep The Change" is a poignant and beautiful country ballad that speaks to the heart of human emotions, and the difficulties faced in relationships. It is a testament to the power of love, and the hope that can emerge even in the darkest of situations.
Line by Line Meaning
It was so good when he loved you
I can tell from your happy demeanour that your previous lover treated you well.
I know he bought you pretty things
I'm aware that your previous lover showered you with gifts and material possessions.
And I remember when she loved you
I recall a time when you were deeply loved and cared for by your ex-partner.
When you needed someone, she was there
During times of loneliness, she was always present and offered support and comfort.
Ah, but lately you're not smiling
I've noticed that you're not as happy as you previously were.
I know you've tried to make it work
I understand that you've put effort into salvaging your current relationship.
But I don't think he loves you any more
It appears that your current partner has lost their love and affection for you.
And I know she must have hurt you
I can see the pain and hurt that your ex-partner caused you.
But if we had each other
If we became partners, we could offer each other the love and support we both crave.
It might just stop this hurt we have inside
Being together may help us heal the pain and emotional scars we have from previous relationships.
Change to me and keep the change
Choose me as your partner and keep whatever positive changes happen as a result.
And I won't do you like he did
I won't treat you the same way your previous partner treated you.
And I won't hurt you, like she did
I promise to never cause you the same emotional pain your ex-partner inflicted.
And we'll never need another
If we're together, we'll never need another person in our lives.
Once we have each other
Once we commit to each other, our love will be enough.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BILLY SHERRILL, CARMOL TAYLOR, MONROE FIELDS
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