About the song
Let’s delve into the soulful repertoire of the legendary Al Green with his poignant ballad, “For The Good Times.” Released in 1972, this timeless track showcases Green’s remarkable vocal prowess and his ability to evoke deep emotions through his music.
“For The Good Times” was composed by Kris Kristofferson, a renowned singer-songwriter and actor. It is featured on Al Green’s critically acclaimed album “I’m Still In Love With You,” which became one of his most successful albums of the 1970s. With its heartfelt lyrics and soul-stirring melody, “For The Good Times” quickly became a fan favorite and a staple on radio playlists.
Upon its release, “For The Good Times” received widespread acclaim and commercial success. It reached significant positions on various music charts, including #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #1 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart. Its timeless appeal and universal message of love and loss resonated with audiences, solidifying Al Green’s status as one of the greatest soul singers of all time.
At its core, “For The Good Times” is a poignant reflection on the bittersweet nature of love and the inevitable passage of time. With its soulful vocals and lush instrumentation, the song captures the essence of heartache and longing, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences of love and loss.
As you listen to “For The Good Times,” allow yourself to be swept away by Al Green’s mesmerizing voice and the timeless beauty of this soulful ballad. Let its emotive lyrics and stirring melody resonate within you, reminding you of the enduring power of music to heal and uplift the soul.
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Lyrics
Don’t look so sad
I know it’s over
But life goes on
And this world keeps on turning, yeah
Let’s just be glad
We have this time to spend together
There is no need
To watch the bridges that we’re burning
Lay your head (lay your head)
On my pillow, sweet baby
Hold your warm (and tender body) and tender body
Close to mine
Hear the whisper of the raindrops
Blowin’ softly against my window
Oh, late at night
(Make believe) make believe you love me
(Make believe) one more time
For the good times
For the good times
I’ll get along
And I’m sure you’ll find another
But baby, please remember
I’ll be here (I’ll be here)
I’m gonna stay right here
And if you should ever find you need me, yeah
Don’t say a word about tomorrow
Ahh, forever and ever and ever and ever
There’ll be time enough for severance, when you leave me
Ehehehehe
For the good times, oh yeah
For the good times
Lay your head (lay your head)
On my pillow
Oh, this is one time girl (one time)
Hold your warm (and tender body) and tender body
Close to mine ehehehehe
Oh baby, won’t you
Hear that whisper, hear that whisper
Of the raindrops, of the raindrops
Blowin’ softly, softly
Against my window
All ya gotta do is (make believe), all ya gotta do is
Make believe you love me (make believe)
One more time, for me baby
For the good times (hey baby)
For the good times
And here’s what you ought to do
Lay your head on my pillow
I just wanna
(Hold your warm) hold your warm, hold your warm
(And tender body) and tender body
(Close to mine) close to mine