“Choices” by George Jones isn’t just a song; it’s a powerful confession wrapped in melody. When you listen to it, you can almost feel the weight of every decision Jones ever made. The lyrics speak of the consequences that come from the paths we choose in life, and they hit hard because they come from a man who lived them.
Jones had a life filled with ups and downs, and “Choices” feels like his way of making peace with all of it. The honesty in his voice is undeniable, as if he’s sitting down with you, laying it all out on the table. This isn’t just a song; it’s a conversation about regrets, redemption, and the human experience.
What’s truly special about “Choices” is how it resonates with anyone who’s ever looked back on their life and thought, “What if?” It’s a song that doesn’t sugarcoat reality—it embraces it, with all its imperfections. And that’s what makes it so relatable and so hauntingly beautiful
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Lyrics
Chorus:
I’ve had choices
Since the day that I was born
There were voices
That told me right from wrong
If I had listened
No, I wouldn’t be here today
Living and dying
With the choices I’ve made
I was tempted
By an early age I found
I liked drinkin’
Oh, and I never turned it down
There were loved ones
But I turned them all away
Now I’m living and dying
With the choices I’ve made
Chorus:
I’ve had choices
Since the day that I was born
There were voices
That told me right from wrong
If I had listened
No, I wouldn’t be here today
Living and dying
With the choices I’ve made
— Instrumental —
I guess I’m payin’
For the things that I have done
If I could go back
Oh, Lord knows I’d run
But I’m still losin’
This game of life I play
Living and dying
With the choices I’ve made
Chorus:
I’ve had choices
Since the day that I was born
There were voices
That told me right from wrong
If I had listened
I wouldn’t be here today
Living and dying
With the choices I’ve made
— Instrumental —
Living and dying
With the choices I’ve made…