About the song
George Jones’ “The Cold Hard Truth”
“The Cold Hard Truth” is a song written by Jamie O’Hara and recorded by American country music singer George Jones. It was released in June 1999 as the second single from his album of the same name. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song is a mid-tempo ballad about the pain of heartbreak. The narrator sings about how he is trying to move on from a lost love, but he is struggling to come to terms with the reality of the situation. He sings about how he is facing the “cold hard truth” that his relationship is over.
The song’s lyrics are simple but powerful. They capture the pain and heartbreak of a lost love. Jones’s vocals are raw and emotional. He delivers the song with a conviction that makes it clear that he has lived through the experience he is singing about.
“The Cold Hard Truth” is a classic country heartbreak song. It is a song that will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the pain of a lost love. The song is a reminder that even though heartbreak is painful, it is a part of life that we must all face.
Some additional information about the song:
- The song was inspired by O’Hara’s own experience of heartbreak.
- The song was originally recorded by Keith Whitley, but it was not released until after his death in 1989.
- Jones’s version of the song was produced by Keith Stegall.
- The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Male Vocal Performance in 2000.
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Lyrics
“The Cold Hard Truth”
You Don’t know who I am
But I know all about you
I’ve come to talk to you tonight
About the things I’ve seen you do.I’ve come to set the record straight
I’ve come to shine the light on you
Let me introduce myself
I’m the cold hard truth.There is a woman we both know
I think you know the one I mean
She gave her heart and soul to you
You gave her only broken dreamsYou say your not the one to blame
For all the heartaches she’s been though
I say you’re nothing but a liar
And I’m the cold hard truth.All your life that’s how it’s been
Lookin’ out for number one
Takin’ more than you give
Movin’ on when you’re done.With her you could have had it all
A family and love to last
If you had any sense at all
You’d go and beg her to come back.You think that you’re a real man
But you’re nothing but a fool
The way you run away from love
The way you try to play it coolI’m gonna say this just one time
Time is running out on you
You best remember me my friend
I am the cold hard truth.You best remember me my friend
I am the cold hard truth….