What Am I Worth
In Search of Worth: George Jones' Reflections on Love and Value
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I know momma loved me
I understand that my mother loved me.
I reckoned that dad thought I was a pretty good kid
I believed that my father considered me a decent child.
I've been blamed
I've been accused or held responsible.
But I'm not ashed of a couple of things I did
But I'm not ashamed of a few things I did.
I learned the golden rule before I started to school
I grasped the concept of treating others as I would like to be treated before beginning formal education.
Like every little young'n should do
Similar to all young children, I learned this fundamental principle.
But what am I worth on God's great earth
However, what value do I possess on this vast planet in the eyes of God?
If I'm not worth nothing to you?
If I hold no value or significance to you, what worth do I have?
What am I worth here on earth
What importance or value do I have while living on Earth?
Darling, If I can't have you?
My dear, if I cannot have you, what is my worth?
I just can't find no peace of mind
I struggle to find inner peace or contentment with any action or endeavor.
With anything that I do
Nothing I engage in brings me peace of mind.
I don't know why you made me cry
I'm uncertain why you've caused me emotional pain.
Honey, won't you give me a clue
Honey, could you offer me a hint or clue?
What am I worth on God's great earth
But what significance do I hold in the eyes of God?
If I'm not worth nothing to you?
If I lack any value to you, what worth do I have?
I might get sent to be president
I might attain the presidency.
I'm sure I could do it for you
I believe I could achieve this for you.
They would feature my face all over the place
My achievements would be widely celebrated.
For all the good things I do
All my good deeds would be acknowledged.
I might get my name in the hall of fame
Perhaps I could achieve recognition in the Hall of Fame or the notable "Who's Who" book.
Or even in the book of "Who's-Who"
However, what significance does this recognition hold in the grand scheme of things if I am of no worth to you?
But what am I worth on God's great earth
What is my value on this vast planet in the eyes of God?
If I'm mot worth nothin' to you?
If I hold no value to you, what significance do these achievements have?
What am I worth here on earth
What worth do I possess while living on Earth?
Darling, If I can't have you?
If I cannot have you, my darling, what is my value?
I just can't find no peace of mind
I struggle to find inner peace or contentment with any action or endeavor.
With anything that I do
Nothing I engage in brings me peace of mind.
I don't know why you make me cry
I'm uncertain why you've caused me emotional pain.
Honey, won't you give me a clue?
Honey, could you offer me a hint or clue?
What am I worth on God's great earth
But what significance do I hold in the eyes of God?
If I'm not worth nothing to you?
If I lack any value to you, what worth do I have?
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