Songs that tell Stories  

Last Kiss...I don't know who sang it...but it goes.....we were out on a date in my daddy's car....we hadn't driven very far....when up in the road...straight ahead a car was stalled then engine was dead....then it goes on to tell how they hit the car and their last kiss! Gene Pitney also had lots of songs that told a story....like 24 hours from Tulsa. Or how about the Green Berets! That is one of my favorites too and my son sings it all the time!

All the old, original country songs were stories. George Jones and COnway Twitty, Waylon Jennings - the oldies were all stories. Sad, hearbreakers! Marty Robbins was a story teller. Yes, Harper Valley PTA was a good one! Remember when they made a tv series about it - staring Barbara Eden? That was a good one, unfortunately it only lasted 1 or 2 seasons, but that was cause it was to good - not enough violance and crime to it!

Welcome to country music AmbiePam lol. That is a beautiful song by Randy Travis I love it to. Check this one out on line as well. It is called "Pine box" very sad but a beautiful song, and an even better one is "chizaled in stone". I love all the songs you mentioned above as well. Happy New Year to you and your loved ones.

My favorite is "In My Life" - The Beatles......
I heard "Three Wooden Crosses" before and yeas, it is very touching song...

The only song that comes to mind that "tells a story" is a rather old one by Kathy Mattea, called "Where Have You Been"--yikes I got to grab the tissues every time I hear that one--I was able to find the lyrics for it:


Claire had all but given up
When she and Edwin fell in love
She touched his face and shook her head
In disbelief she sighed and said
In many dreams I've held you near
Now at last you're really here

Chorus
Where have you been?
I've looked for you for ever and a day
Where have you been?
I'm just not myself when you're away

He asked her for her hand for life
Then she became a salesman's wife
He was home each night by 8
But one stormy evening he was late
Her frightened tears fell to the floor
Until his key turned in the door

Chorus

They'd never spent a night apart
For 60 yrs she heard him snore
Now they're in a hospital
In seperate beds on different floors

Claire soon lost her memory, forgot the names of family
She never spoke a word again
Then one day they wheeled him in
He held her hand and stroked her hair
In a fragile voice she said

Chorus

Where have you been
Ive searched for you forever and a day
Where have you been
Im just not myself when your away
Im just not myself when your away


The website I got it from is here

http://www.lyricsdownload...

If you've never heard the song...here's a YouTube video of it


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibvuK5WQ9tk




related resource: hospital beds

My favorite song that tells a story is "Even A Fool Can See" by Peter Cetera. It's a song from the 90's, I think. It tells about a marriage breaking up, but I like it because I like his voice, and I like the opening line, "One big happy family" It sounds like someone about to tell a story.

My favorite has always been Cats in the cradle. I think it was Cat Stevens that sang it

They lyrics are as below...

My child arrived just the other day
He came to the world in the usual way
But there were planes to catch and bills to pay
He learned to walk while I was away
And he was talkin' 'fore I knew it, and as he grew
He'd say "I'm gonna be like you dad
You know I'm gonna be like you"

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home dad?
I don't know when, but we'll get together then son
You know we'll have a good time then

My son turned ten just the other day
He said, "Thanks for the ball, Dad, come on let's play
Can you teach me to throw", I said "Not today
I got a lot to do", he said, "That's ok"
And he walked away but his smile never dimmed
And said, "I'm gonna be like him, yeah
You know I'm gonna be like him"

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home son?
I don't know when, but we'll get together then son
You know we'll have a good time then

Well, he came home from college just the other day
So much like a man I just had to say
"Son, I'm proud of you, can you sit for a while?"
He shook his head and said with a smile
"What I'd really like, Dad, is to borrow the car keys
See you later, can I have them please?"

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home son?
I don't know when, but we'll get together then son
You know we'll have a good time then

I've long since retired, my son's moved away
I called him up just the other day
I said, "I'd like to see you if you don't mind"
He said, "I'd love to, Dad, if I can find the time
You see my new job's a hassle and kids have the flu
But it's sure nice talking to you, Dad
It's been sure nice talking to you"

And as I hung up the phone it occurred to me
He'd grown up just like me
My boy was just like me

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home son?
I don't know when, but we'll get together then son
You know we'll have a good time then

Before, I would have said just my gospel music. But, there is an oldie song that has become on of my favorites in recent years. You see, although this artist has been dead for many years, his music is still celebrated today.
I live with his niece and have had the opportunity to meet some members of his family. I always liked this song, but I had never really listened to it with me feeelings. It was only after I met his family that it became more real to me. The song is "Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay," the artist is the legendary Otis Redding. Yipeeee, hooraaaay, for good music, LOL.

My 2 all time favorite story telling songs "Thank You" by Ray Boltz and "I Promise" by Cheri Potter (now known as Cheri DeGruccio). The lyrics goes like this:

THANK YOU

Verse 1
I dreamed I went to heaven
And you were there with me
We walked upon the streets of gold
Beside the crystal sea
We heard the angels singing
Then someone called your name
You turned and saw this young man
And he was smiling as he came
And he said, Friend you may not know me now
And then he said, But wait
You used to teach my Sunday School
When I was only eight
And every week you would say a prayer
Before the class would start
And one day when you said that prayer
I asked Jesus in my heart

Chorus:
Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am a life that was changed
Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am so glad you gave

Verse 2
Then another man stood before you
And said remember the time
A missionary came to your church
And his pictures made you cry
You didn't have much money
But you gave it anyway
Jesus took the gift you gave
And that's why I'm here today

Verse 3
One by one they came
Far as your eyes could see
Each life somehow touched
By your generosity
Little things that you had done
Sacrifices made
Unnoticed on the earth, in heaven now proclaimed

Verse 4
And I know up in heaven
You're not suppose to cry
But I am almost sure
There were tears in your eyes
As Jesus took your hand
And you stood before the Lord
He said, my child look around you
For great is your reward


I PROMISE

Verse 1
I hold you in my arms right now
I can't believe it's true
I never thought I'd see the day
That I'd be losing you
I hope with all my heart that when
You look into my face
You know I would give anything
If I could take your place

Chorus:
And I promise you that I will not
Forget the way you smile
I promise that I will remember you
And if someone can hold a place
Deep within my heart
I promise that it will be you

Verse 2
I look into your eyes right now
And wipe away your tear
The pain will soon be gone for good
The final moments near
So close your eyes and hold my hand
And dream of what will be
When heaven's gates are opening
And Jesus' face you see

Bridge:
And though you'll soon be gone
I know one day I'll see
Your smiling face again
Looking down at me

I would have to say just about anything by Carole King. I love her Tapestry album, particularly her songs Beautiful, Smack Water Jack, Tapestry, You've Gotta Friend, oh heck, the whole album! lol. Most of the songs have a story to them, and not just love either.