George Jones' Classic: 'He Stopped Loving Her Today - 1980

October 13, 2023

He Stopped Loving Her Today by George Jones is a country ballad released in 1980. It was written by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman and produced by Billy Sherrill. The song tells the story of a man who continues to love a woman even after their relationship ends, and it is often regarded as one of the greatest country songs of all time. It won numerous awards, including the Country Music Association's Song of the Year in 1981 and 1982.

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History & Story Behind

  • George Jones released the song He Stopped Loving Her Today in 1980.
  • The song was written by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman.
  • He Stopped Loving Her Today is often regarded as one of the greatest country songs of all time.
  • 🎵 Let's sing along with the lyrics! 🎤

    Lyrics

    He said, "I'll love you till I die"
    She told him, "You'll forget in time"
    As the years went slowly by
    She still preyed upon his mind

    He kept her picture on his wall
    Went half-crazy, now and then
    He still loved her through it all
    Hoping she'd come back again

    Kept some letters by his bed
    Dated 1962
    He had underlined in red
    Every single 'I love you'

    I went to see him just today
    Oh, but I didn't see no tears
    All dressed up to go away
    First time I'd seen him smile in years

    He stopped loving her today
    They placed a wreath upon his door
    And soon they'll carry him away
    He stopped loving her today

    You know, she came to see him one last time
    Oh, and we all wondered if she would
    And it kept running through my mind
    This time he's over her for good

    He stopped loving her today
    They placed a wreath upon his door
    And soon they'll carry him away
    He stopped loving her today

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