Country Songs that tell a story?

Question

I love old country songs that tell stories . Please share your favorite story song. Preferably old country songs. Some of my favorites: Kaw-liga by Charlie Pride, Mamma Don't put my Little Shoes Away, anything by Red Sovine, and Boy Named Sue by Johny Cash,

Answer 1

Raggedy Ann by Little Jimmy Dickens tells a story about a dad whose little girl dies and Raggedy Ann is her favorite toy and he sits her up on the little girls head stone. The whole song is him talking to Raggedy Ann because he always goes to the graveyard to visit his little girls grave and he talks to Raggedy Ann. At the end he says I won't be able to come to see you anymore Raggedy Ann because he is getting old and won't be able to make it up the hill anymore. It will make you cry everytime.


There is another great story song by Johnny Paycheck and he tells the story of a man who tries to go to church and the preacher tells him he can't come in with that long hair and the clothes he has on.
Lyrics:You know, I worked the Big Packet show in Fort Worth, Saturday night,
We had all day Sunday to rest and relax, before I caught another flight.
So I decided to walk down town an' get myself a little fresh air.
Before long, I found myself in front of a big church on the corner of the square.

Boy, I could hear that singin' way out in the street, sure was a beautiful sound.
So I just walked up the steps an' opened the door an' started to go inside an' sit down.
But before I could, a young man walked over to me an said: "Excuse me, Sir,
"But I can't let you in with that big black hat, those jeans, that beard an' long hair.

So I just left, went back outside, sat down on that kerbing, an I thought to myself:
That's the house of the Lord. That guy's got the hell of a nerve.
Tellin' me I can't worship anywhere I please.
So right there, in front of that Church, I just knelt down on my knees.

I said: "Lord, I know I don't look like much, but I didn't think you'd mind.
"I just wanted to be with your people, Lord: it's been a long time.
"A while ago, a saw a wino over there in the alley, all bent over in tears,
"An' I thought how one stained glass window, from this Church, would feed his family for years."

"Then there's those fine cars parked outside: too many for me to count.
"Made me think how people walked for days to hear your sermon on the mount.
"Then there's those fine ladies in the choir, Lord, singin' like they really love it.
"Hell, last night, they were dancin' on the front row of my show: drinkin' beer, screamin: 'Sing Shove It.'

"You know, even John the Baptist wouldn't be welcome in this place,
"With his coat made of Camel hair an' sandals on his feet an' a long beard on his face.
"You know, Lord, when you come back to get your children, an' take 'em beyond the clouds,
"To live forever in Heaven with you: well, I'd sure hate to be in this crowd.

"You know, Lord, I'm not perfect; some even call me no count.
"But I'll tell you: I believe a man is judged by what's in his heart, not what's in his bank account.
"So if this is what religion is: a big car, a suit an' a tie,
"Then I might as well forget it Lord, 'cause I can't qualify.

"Oh, by the way, Lord, right before they kicked me out, didn't I see a picture of you?
"With sandals an' a beard. Believe you had long hair too."
"Well, this is Paycheck, signing off.
"I'll be seein' you Lord, I hope."

Some other good ones "What's your momma's name child," Tanya Tucker and "Sunday Morning Comin down" Johnny Cash

Answer 2

Best Story Songs

Answer 3

Charlie Ryan - Hot Rod Lincoln
Dan Seals - Everything That Glitters (is not gold)
David Ball - Riding With Private Malone
Dolly Parton - Traveling Man
George Jones - White Lightning
Hank Snow - Pick Me Up on Your Way Down
Highway 101 - The Bed You Made For Me
Kenny Rogers - Coward of the County
Kenny Rogers - The Gambler
Marty Robins - Big Iron
Marty Robins - Wolverton Mountain
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Dance Little Jean
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Long Hard Road
Paul Brandt - It's a Beautiful Thing
Randy Travis - He Walked on Water
Randy Travis - Pray For the Fish
Randy Travis - Raise Him Up
Randy Travis - Three Wooden Crosses
Tammy Wynette - D-I-V-O-R-C-E
Tanya Tucker - Two Sparrows in a Hurricane
Terry Jacks - Seasons in the Sun
Tracey Lawrence - Time Marches On

Answer 4

Here is a list of 10 country songs:
Always on My Mind
Could I Have This Dance
Crazy
Crying
Forever and Ever, Amen
He Stopped Loving Her Today
I Can Love You like That
The Keeper of the Stars
Release Me
When You Say Nothing at All
You can download sheet music with lyrics and midi for the above country songs and many more at http://download-sheet-music-online.com/country.html

Answer 5

Older one: Reba -The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia

Newer ones: John Michael Montgomery -The Little Girl
Martina McBride: Concrete Angel or God's Will
Garth Brooks: The Gift

On a silly note : "A Twist of Magi" by Rascal Flatts and SheDaisy

Answer 6

Papa Loved Mama by Garth Brooks. Papa came home unexpected one night to find Mama had gone to the local motel with one of her lovers so he drove his big rig into town and crashed it through the wall killing her (and presumably the other guy as well) and he winds up in prison: "mama's in the graveyard/papa's in the pen". I don't usually like country music unless it tells a good story or has a lot of humor. This had a bit of both.

Answer 7

Charlie Daniels Band - Devil Went Down To Georgia

Answer 8

My two favorites that haven't been listed yet are Coward of the County by Kenny Rogers and Seven Spanish Angels by Willie Nelson, Ray Charles, and the Highwaymen.

Answer 9

my favorite old country songs are and always will be Golden Ring by George Jones and Tammy Wynett and The Gambler by Kenny Rodgers they are two awesome songs that tell two very real stories.

Answer 10

My dad had a band and he would always hate it when I requested a song because I loved the long story songs.
Willie Nelson...Red Headed Stranger
Marty Robbins...El Paso
Lefty Frizzell....Long Black Veil
There's just what i could think of...

Answer 11

old country songs are cool todays are too bubble gum for me. heres one: Johny Cash, Cocaine Blues. Tells a story of doing coke killing his old lady and being apprehended by the law right at the mexico border. He did this way before anyone talked about stuff like that.