About the Song
Jack Greene’s “There Goes My Everything” is a quintessential example of heart-wrenching country music. Released in 1966, the song quickly became a massive hit, solidifying Greene’s place in country music history.
The song paints a vivid picture of a man’s world crumbling as his love walks away. Greene’s rich, emotive vocals perfectly capture the despair and longing experienced by the heartbroken narrator. The lyrics are simple yet profoundly moving, resonating with anyone who has ever felt the pain of lost love.
The song’s enduring popularity is a testament to its universal theme of heartbreak. It’s a track that has been covered by countless artists, each bringing their own interpretation to the song while maintaining its core emotional impact.
Beyond the emotional core, “There Goes My Everything” is also a showcase of classic country production, with the steel guitar and gentle rhythm section providing the perfect backdrop for Greene’s vocals. The song’s timeless quality ensures that it will continue to touch the hearts of listeners for generations to come.
This is a song that truly captures the essence of country music, and Jack Greene’s performance is nothing short of iconic.
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Lyrics: There Goes My Everything
There goes my only possession
There goes my everythingI hear footsteps slowly walking
As they gently walk across the lonely floor
And a voice that’s softly saying
Darling, this will be goodbye forever moreThere goes my reason for living
There goes the one of my dreams
There goes my only possession
There goes my everythingAs my memory turns back the pages
I can see the happy years we had before
And the love that kept this old heart beating
Has been shattered by the closing of the doorOh, there goes my reason for living
There goes the one of my dreams
There goes my only possession
There goes my everything
Yes, there goes my everything