Chiseled in Stone
Vern Gosdin
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You ran cryin' to the bedroom I ran off to the bar Another piece of heaven gone to hell The words we spoke in anger Just tore my world apart And I sat there feelin' sorry for myself Then an old man sat down beside me And looked me in the eye He said, "Son, I know what you're goin' through You ought to get down on your knees And thank your lucky stars That you've got someone to go home to You don't know about lonely Or how long nights can be Till you've lived through the story That's still livin' in me You don't know about sadness Till you've faced life alone You don't know about lonely Till it's chiseled in stone" So I brought these pretty flowers Hoping you would understand Sometimes a man is such a fool Those golden words of wisdom From the heart of that old man Showed me I ain't nothin' without you You don't know about lonely Or how long nights can be Till you've lived through the story That old man just told me And you don't know about sadness Till you've faced life alone You don't know about lonely Till it's chiseled in stone You don't know about lonely Till it's chiseled in stone
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Written by: MAX BARNES, VERN GOSDIN
Lyrics © GEORGIA FALL MUSIC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Chiseled in Stone" is a song by American country music artist Vern Gosdin. It was released in October 1988 as the third single and title track from the album "Chiseled in Stone".
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the top of Billboard Hot Country Songs charts where it peaked at No. 6.
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SongwritingVern Gosdin co-wrote the song with Max D. Barnes, a prolific songwriter who has penned hits for other country legends such as George Jones and Conway Twitty.
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AwardsIn 1989, the song won the Country Music Association's Song of the Year award. This is widely regarded as one of the genre's highest honors.
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Theme and StoryThe song tells the vivid story of a man learning about the importance of love from an older man who lost his wife and wishes he had loved her more.
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Album SuccessThe album, "Chiseled in Stone," that this single comes off of was one of Gosdin's overall most successful ones. The album enjoyed high acclaim and solidified Gosdin's reputation as one of the best vocalists in the country genre.
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Popular Acclaim"Chiseled in Stone" has been widely acclaimed as one of the greatest country songs of all time. In 2015, 'Taste of Country' placed the song at No. 37 in their list of Top Country Songs of all time.
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Vern Gosdin's Musical StyleKnown as "The Voice" in country music circles, Vern Gosdin is celebrated for his emotive singing style. This song exemplifies his ability to convey deep emotion and story-telling through song.
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Impact on Vern Gosdin's CareerThe success of "Chiseled in Stone" brought Gosdin to the peak of his career. Post the release of this song, he became a significant and highly respected figure in country music.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple artists, including Sammy Kershaw and George Jones, demonstrating its influence and the high esteem in which it is held within the country music community.
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