Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone)

David Allan Coe

About Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone)

"Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone)" is a song written by David Allan Coe and recorded by American country music artist Tanya Tucker. It was released in December 1973 as the first single and title track from the album Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone). It topped the U. S. country chart on March 30, 1974, for one week and was Tucker's third number-one song on the chart. On the Billboard Hot 100, the song peaked at number 46. Only her 1975 number-one country hit, "Lizzie and the Rainman", performed better on the pop chart. Coe later recorded the song as the b-side to his 1975 single "You Never Even Called Me by My Name." In 1974, a version by veteran Australian singer Judy Stone reached into the top 5 of the Australian pop charts. Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings recorded the song on their 1983 album, Take It to the Limit. In 2000, Johnny Cash covered the song on his album, American III: Solitary Man. Alf Robertson covered the song in 1978, in Swedish as "Jennifers frågor". 


Year:
1974
139 
#1

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

Would you lay with me in a field of stone?
If my needs were strong, would you lay with me

Should my lips grow dry
Would you wet them, dear
In the midnight hour
Should my lips grow dry

Would you go away to another land?
Walk a thousand miles through the burning sand
Wipe the blood away from my dying hand
If I give myself to you

Will you lay with me in the stream of life?
When the moon is full
Will you bathe with me?

Will you love me now?
When I'm down and out
In my time of trial
Will you stand by me?

Would you go away to another land?
Walk a thousand miles through the burning sand
Wipe the blood away from my dying hand
If I give myself to you

Would you lay with me in a field of stone?
If my needs were strong
Would you lay with me?

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!


David Allan Coe

David Allan Coe (born September 6, 1939) is an American outlaw country music singer who achieved popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. As a singer, his biggest hits were "Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile," "The Ride," "You Never Even Called Me by My Name," "She Used to Love Me a Lot," and "Longhaired Redneck." His best-known compositions are the No. 1 successes "Would You Lay With Me (In a Field of Stone)," which was covered by Tanya Tucker; and "Take This Job and Shove It," which was later covered by Johnny Paycheck that was later a hit movie (both Coe and Paycheck had minor parts in the film). more »

4 fans

Written by: David Allan Coe

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Bluewater Music Corp.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


5 facts about this song

D.A.Coe's Original Release
1. "Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone)" is a song written and originally recorded by Outlaw country artist David Allan Coe. 2. The song was released in 1973 as part of Coe's album "The Mysterious Rhinestone Cowboy", which was his first big break into the country music industry. 3. The song showcases Coe's unique songwriting style, which often delves into deep emotional and philosophical issues, often presented in a traditional country sound. 4. Despite the song's quality, it was never released as a single by Coe and therefore never charted.
Tanya Tucker's Version
5. Tanya Tucker, a country music superstar in her own right, covered "Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone)" in 1974. 6. Tucker's version was vastly more commercially successful than the original, going to Number One on the Country charts in the United States. 7. Interestingly, Tucker was only 15 when she recorded the song, making it one of her earliest hits. 8. Her version of the song also crossed over onto the Pop charts, where it made it to #46.
Johnny Cash's Version
9. Johnny Cash, the unforgettable "Man in Black", also recorded a version of "Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone)". 10. Cash's version was on his 1975 album "John R. Cash", which was released a year after Tucker's version. 11. This version of the song further showcased Cash's ability to interpret and adapt the works of other songwriters.
Waylon Jennings' Version
12. Legendary Outlaw Country artist Waylon Jennings also recorded "Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone)". 13. Jennings' version was included on his 1975 live album "Waylon Live", showing his ability to bring intensity and excitement to his performances. 14. Despite being a live recording, Jennings' version still captures the deeply emotional and introspective nature of the song.
Additional Trivia
15. "Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone)" has been covered by many other artists across various genres, attesting to its wide appeal and lasting influence. 16. These include renditions by Indie rock band Okkervil River and the heavy metal band Pro-Pain, demonstrating the song's versatility. 17. Despite its diverse coverage, the song is still most popularly associated with Tanya Tucker, due to her successful version in the 1970s.

Discuss the Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone) Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone) Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/5853356/David+Allan+Coe/Would+You+Lay+with+Me+%28In+a+Field+of+Stone%29>.

    Missing lyrics by David Allan Coe?

    Know any other songs by David Allan Coe? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone)

    258.3K
    2,146     71

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    "Hey, teacher! _____________".
    A Leave those kids alone!
    B Leave them kids alone!
    C Eat some more melon!
    D Don't be hard like stone!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    David Allan Coe tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!