Except for Jessie

by Aaron Watson · · Country
Lyrics

Quick Answer — Except for Jessie Lyrics

[00:12.15] Well before she came along he was lonesome, ornery and mean [00:20.36] It was his way or the high way [00:22.41] But she had a way that he'd never seen [00:28.45] He'd been livin' hard and fast
Country 2006 English

Except for Jessie Full Lyrics

Well before she came along he was lonesome, ornery and mean It was his way or the high way But she had a way that he'd never seen He'd been livin' hard and fast All his takin' was takin' its toll It took a good hearted, hard headed angel To help him gain control He wore his own kind of hat And for that folks called him an outlaw Well some even cussed his name 'Cause they couldn't see the same man she saw He strummed the beat of a different drum And his hair was always long and messy, yes it was And he said he wouldn't change for no one Except for Jessie Well she never tried to change him But she loved him and gave him a son And that ain't easy with a honky tonkin' man Makin' music on the run And Lord knows she was a good wife Always good at findin' ways to right his wrongs She was the love of his life, the inspiration for his songs He wore his own kind of hat And for that folks called him an outlaw And some even cussed his name 'Cause they couldn't see the same man she saw He strummed the beat of a different drum And his hair was always long and messy, yes it was And he said he wouldn't change for no one Except for Jessie Oh, c'mon now He wore his own kind of hat And for that folks called him an outlaw Well some even cussed his name 'Cause they couldn't see the same man she saw He strummed the beat of a different drum And his hair was always long and messy, yes it was He said he wouldn't change for no one Except for Jessie Oh, let's play this one Waylon, boys Take her home

Frequently Asked Questions

When was "Except for Jessie" by Aaron Watson released?

"Except for Jessie" by Aaron Watson was released in 2006.

What genre is "Except for Jessie" by Aaron Watson?

"Except for Jessie" by Aaron Watson is a Country song.

What are the opening lyrics of "Except for Jessie"?

The opening lyrics are: "[00:12.15] Well before she came along he was lonesome, ornery and mean"