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George Jones – Lord, You’ve Been Mighty Good To Me

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There’s something about the simplicity of gospel songs that speaks directly to the heart, and “Lord, You’ve Been Mighty Good to Me” is no exception. It’s like a personal prayer wrapped in music—a heartfelt thank you to God for His endless grace. Listening to this song, you can almost picture someone sitting on their porch at the end of a long day, reflecting on the goodness that’s been bestowed upon them despite life’s challenges. It’s the kind of song that reminds you to count your blessings, no matter what you’re going through.

The lyrics are humble, yet so powerful. They echo sentiments we all feel at times—gratitude for the good moments, strength through the tough ones, and the recognition that we wouldn’t be where we are without a higher power guiding us along the way. Whether you’re someone who finds solace in faith or simply appreciates a song with a deep, soulful message, this one hits home. The melody is gentle, almost like a lullaby, but the words pack an emotional punch that lingers long after the music fades.

There’s a certain rawness in this song that makes it so relatable. You can feel the singer’s sincerity in every line, like they’re sharing a piece of their soul. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a moment of joy or struggling through hardship—this song speaks to both ends of the spectrum. It’s a reminder that no matter where you find yourself in life, there’s always something to be thankful for. It’s a warm embrace, a whispered assurance that you’re not alone, and that’s what makes it so beautiful

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Lyrics

This year the boll weevil, he lives in my cotton
The big river flooded out my corn in the bottom
Talk about a man with troubles I’ve got ’em.
But you’ve been mighty good to me.
Lord, you’ve been mighty good to me.

My barn burned down and it was nearly new
A rat must of knawed the wires in two
But don’t get me wrong I’m not fussin’ at you.
For you’ve been mighty good to me.
Lord, you’ve been mighty good to me.

{Lord,} you’ve been mighty good to me
You’ve let me keep my family
To me you never have been rude
You keep my table filled with food.
And I thank you every night and day
‘Cause I don’t, enough I should say.
Lord, you’ve been mighty good to me.

My best horse fell and broke both hind legs
What chickens I have they won’t lay any eggs
But you know, Lord, I never borrow or beg
For you’ve been mighty good to me
Lord, you’ve been mighty good to me.

(Lord, you’ve been mighty good to me
You’ve let me keep my family
To me you never have been rude
You keep my table filled with food.)

My best horse fell and broke both hind legs
What chickens I have they won’t lay any eggs
But you know, Lord, I never borrow or beg
For you’ve been mighty good to me
Yes, you’ve been mighty good to me.

You’ve been mighty good to me
Lord, you’ve been mighty good to me…

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