"When you leave this earth for a better home someday The only thing you'll take is what you gave away..." One of the greatest lines ever written in Any song.
Grandpa was one of a type of country singers. There is nobody that could ever duplicate his singing and banjo picking. Grandpa was one of the superstars on Hee Haw. The show would have never been that popular without him (and Stringbean). R.I.P.
I love this one it really hits my heart with what I'm going through in my life God bless me my family n friends n keep all of us safe provide for us with what we all need also I pray for all those who need you Amen 🙏
0:07 Falling leaves that lie scattered on the ground, The birds and flowers that were here can't be found. All his friends that he once had are not around. They're all scattered like the leaves upon the ground. 0:37 Some folks drift along through life and never thrill, To the feeling that a good deed brings until, It's too late and they are ready to lie down, There beneath the leaves that's scattered on the ground. 1:20 Lord, let my eyes see every need of every man, Make me stop and always lend a helping hand, Then when I'm laid beneath that little grassy mound, There'll be more friends around than leaves upon the ground. 1:50 To your grave there's no use taking any gold, You cannot use it when it's time for hands to fold, When you leave this earth for a better home someday, The only thing you'll take is what you gave away.
He often had another first verse: By the graveside of a soon forgotten man. On this cold November morning here I stand. Thinking of the friends he lost thru love of gold. It's a story that too often has been told.
Love this song,i,ve sang it at some of my friends funerals.rip,grandpa.
This song is so awesome and so true!
"When you leave this earth for a better home someday
The only thing you'll take is what you gave away..."
One of the greatest lines ever written in Any song.
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Yep
These lines are printed on his headstone...R.I.P. MR. JONES
That is so true
Grandpa was one of a type of country singers. There is nobody that could ever duplicate his singing and banjo picking. Grandpa was one of the superstars on Hee Haw. The show would have never been that popular without him (and Stringbean). R.I.P.
Well said!
I actually prefer Porter Wagoner's version of this.
@@Dion-rz3fz no man, Grandpa Jones owned this song
Totally agree with you @misrite60!!! I grew up listening to both of them and Boxcar Willie. Grandpa Jones was so funny on HeeHaw!
Never forgotten Grandpa 💙 I love you!!
Played this at my dad's funeral..beautiful song
Very pretty song, Momma Loved this song very much, She listened to it over and over, I Love You Mom and Miss You very much
My uncle loved country music,as do I. This is one of the last songs I heard with him. I couldn't listen to it for a long time.
I dont know how i found this but i love it. Hope that guy rests in peace
Have the same
I love this one it really hits my heart with what I'm going through in my life God bless me my family n friends n keep all of us safe provide for us with what we all need also I pray for all those who need you Amen 🙏
He is singing the song of every man. One day our leaf will fall and someone else will be ding this song!
This song takes me home and teaches a lesson we could all learn
0:07 Falling leaves that lie scattered on the ground,
The birds and flowers that were here can't be found.
All his friends that he once had are not around.
They're all scattered like the leaves upon the ground.
0:37 Some folks drift along through life and never thrill,
To the feeling that a good deed brings until,
It's too late and they are ready to lie down,
There beneath the leaves that's scattered on the ground.
1:20 Lord, let my eyes see every need of every man,
Make me stop and always lend a helping hand,
Then when I'm laid beneath that little grassy mound,
There'll be more friends around than leaves upon the ground.
1:50 To your grave there's no use taking any gold,
You cannot use it when it's time for hands to fold,
When you leave this earth for a better home someday,
The only thing you'll take is what you gave away.
He often had another first verse:
By the graveside of a soon forgotten man.
On this cold November morning here I stand.
Thinking of the friends he lost thru love of gold.
It's a story that too often has been told.
Absolutely beautiful
Beautiful song one of my favorites..
This is one of my favorites.
Love this song, it’s so true.
most beautiful song
Excellent Tom!!. Jo
Lot of wisdom in this song....
Loved it
3 chords and the truth. Great song.
SAd song but true
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SMOKEY GREEN
Greatest song ever wrote,
FALLEN leaves.
The 45 says FALLING Leaves