Near You
George Jones/Tammy Wynette Lyrics


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There's just one place for me
Near you

It's like heaven to be
Near you

Times when we're apart
And I can't face my heart

Say you'll never stay
More than just two lips away

If my hours could be spent
Near you

I'd be more than content
Near you

Make my life worthwhile
By telling me that I'll
Spend the rest of my days
Near you

Near you
Near you
Make my life worth while
By telling me that I'll
Spend the rest of my days
Near you





Spend the rest of my days
Near you

Overall Meaning

The song “Near You” by George Jones and Tammy Wynette is a love song that speaks about the intense feelings of the singers towards each other. The lyrics begin by stating that there is only one place that they want to be, which is near each other. This implies that their love is so strong that they feel complete only in each other's company. They describe being near each other as being akin to heaven, indicating that their love is spiritual and divine. The song progresses with the singers describing how difficult it is for them to be apart from each other. They request their lover never to stay away from them for too long and to always be as close as two lips away.


In the later part of the song, the singers express their desire to spend the rest of their lives near each other. They say that being near their lover will make their life worthwhile and that they want to spend every moment close together. The repetition of the phrase "Near you" in the chorus emphasizes the significance of their loved one's presence.


Overall, the song reflects the depth of the love between the singers and their desire to always be together.


Line by Line Meaning

There's just one place for me
There is only one place where I feel I belong


Near you
That place is right beside you


It's like heaven to be
Being near you brings me such happiness that I can only imagine it's what heaven feels like


Times when we're apart
When we are separated from each other


And I can't face my heart
I cannot bear to confront how much I miss you


Say you'll never stay
Promise me that you'll never be too far away for too long


More than just two lips away
Not just a physical distance, but an emotional one too


If my hours could be spent
If I could spend all my time


Near you
Beside you


I'd be more than content
I would be completely satisfied and happy


Make my life worthwhile
Give my life purpose and meaning


By telling me that I'll
By promising me that


Spend the rest of my days
I will spend the remainder of my life


Near you
Beside you


Near you
Beside you


Make my life worth while
Give my life purpose and meaning


By telling me that I'll
By promising me that


Spend the rest of my days
I will spend the remainder of my life


Near you
Beside you




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Francis Craig, Kermit Goell

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Comments from YouTube:

@dolfan413

Please don't try to tell me they weren't in love with each other until they died

@leahharris5

❤. Rest In Peace 🕊️🕊️ Beautiful. Tammy Wynette ❤❤❤❤

@kayeerdmann1938

One of my favorite songs by a favorite couple. I miss them both so much.

@leahharris5

❤. Rest In Peace 🕊️🕊️. George Jones ❤❤❤❤

@thatgirlthatsme

Have you ever heard anything more beautiful or seen any 2 people more in love?

@markmark2080

Well, yeah, I have, but in the music world it didn't get any better than this. It's tragic how much destruction alcohol and drugs have done in relationships and society as a whole...

@thatgirlthatsme

@@markmark2080
I completely agree.

@gussiefdudley6246

How beautiful ❤️ They truly 😘 loved each other 🥰❤️

@leahharris5

❤. I Love You Very Much. George Jones ❤❤❤❤

@johnireland6301

They had their ups and downs but together they were just wonderful.

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