Songs that tell Stories

The only song that comes to mind that "tells a story" is a rather old one by Kathy Mattea, called "Where Have You Been"--yikes I got to grab the tissues every time I hear that one--I was able to find the lyrics for it: Claire had all but given up When she and Edwin fell in love She touched his face and shook her head In disbelief she sighed and said In many dreams I've held you near Now at last you're really here Chorus Where have you been? I've looked for you for ever and a day Where have you been? I'm just not myself when you're away He asked her for her hand for life Then she became a salesman's wife He was home each night by 8 But one stormy evening he was late Her frightened tears fell to the floor Until his key turned in the door Chorus They'd never spent a night apart For 60 yrs she heard him snore Now they're in a hospital In seperate beds on different floors Claire soon lost her memory, forgot the names of family She never spoke a word again Then one day they wheeled him in He held her hand and stroked her hair In a fragile voice she said Chorus Where have you been Ive searched for you forever and a day Where have you been Im just not myself when your away Im just not myself when your away The website I got it from is here http://www.lyricsdownload.com/kathy-mattea-where-have-you-been-lyrics.html If you've never heard the song...here's a YouTube video of it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibvuK5WQ9tk

My favorite has always been Cats in the cradle. I think it was Cat Stevens that sang it They lyrics are as below... My child arrived just the other day He came to the world in the usual way But there were planes to catch and bills to pay He learned to walk while I was away And he was talkin' 'fore I knew it, and as he grew He'd say "I'm gonna be like you dad You know I'm gonna be like you" And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man on the moon When you comin' home dad? I don't know when, but we'll get together then son You know we'll have a good time then My son turned ten just the other day He said, "Thanks for the ball, Dad, come on let's play Can you teach me to throw", I said "Not today I got a lot to do", he said, "That's ok" And he walked away but his smile never dimmed And said, "I'm gonna be like him, yeah You know I'm gonna be like him" And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man on the moon When you comin' home son? I don't know when, but we'll get together then son You know we'll have a good time then Well, he came home from college just the other day So much like a man I just had to say "Son, I'm proud of you, can you sit for a while?" He shook his head and said with a smile "What I'd really like, Dad, is to borrow the car keys See you later, can I have them please?" And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man on the moon When you comin' home son? I don't know when, but we'll get together then son You know we'll have a good time then I've long since retired, my son's moved away I called him up just the other day I said, "I'd like to see you if you don't mind" He said, "I'd love to, Dad, if I can find the time You see my new job's a hassle and kids have the flu But it's sure nice talking to you, Dad It's been sure nice talking to you" And as I hung up the phone it occurred to me He'd grown up just like me My boy was just like me And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man on the moon When you comin' home son? I don't know when, but we'll get together then son You know we'll have a good time then

Welcome to country music AmbiePam lol. That is a beautiful song by Randy Travis I love it to. Check this one out on line as well. It is called "Pine box" very sad but a beautiful song, and an even better one is "chizaled in stone". I love all the songs you mentioned above as well. Happy New Year to you and your loved ones.

I always love the Mamas and the Papa's song, "Creque Alley", and the song George Harrison wrote, Norwegian Wood. It's such a pretty song, but the story behind it is that it was about a night that George fell asleep at some girl's house, and when he woke up alone, it was freezing cold in the house. He burned up her furniture in the fireplace to keep warm. I always wondered if he bought her some new furniture later.

My 2 all time favorite story telling songs "Thank You" by Ray Boltz and "I Promise" by Cheri Potter (now known as Cheri DeGruccio). The lyrics goes like this: THANK YOU Verse 1 I dreamed I went to heaven And you were there with me We walked upon the streets of gold Beside the crystal sea We heard the angels singing Then someone called your name You turned and saw this young man And he was smiling as he came And he said, Friend you may not know me now And then he said, But wait You used to teach my Sunday School When I was only eight And every week you would say a prayer Before the class would start And one day when you said that prayer I asked Jesus in my heart Chorus: Thank you for giving to the Lord I am a life that was changed Thank you for giving to the Lord I am so glad you gave Verse 2 Then another man stood before you And said remember the time A missionary came to your church And his pictures made you cry You didn't have much money But you gave it anyway Jesus took the gift you gave And that's why I'm here today Verse 3 One by one they came Far as your eyes could see Each life somehow touched By your generosity Little things that you had done Sacrifices made Unnoticed on the earth, in heaven now proclaimed Verse 4 And I know up in heaven You're not suppose to cry But I am almost sure There were tears in your eyes As Jesus took your hand And you stood before the Lord He said, my child look around you For great is your reward I PROMISE Verse 1 I hold you in my arms right now I can't believe it's true I never thought I'd see the day That I'd be losing you I hope with all my heart that when You look into my face You know I would give anything If I could take your place Chorus: And I promise you that I will not Forget the way you smile I promise that I will remember you And if someone can hold a place Deep within my heart I promise that it will be you Verse 2 I look into your eyes right now And wipe away your tear The pain will soon be gone for good The final moments near So close your eyes and hold my hand And dream of what will be When heaven's gates are opening And Jesus' face you see Bridge: And though you'll soon be gone I know one day I'll see Your smiling face again Looking down at me

All the old, original country songs were stories. George Jones and COnway Twitty, Waylon Jennings - the oldies were all stories. Sad, hearbreakers! Marty Robbins was a story teller. Yes, Harper Valley PTA was a good one! Remember when they made a tv series about it - staring Barbara Eden? That was a good one, unfortunately it only lasted 1 or 2 seasons, but that was cause it was to good - not enough violance and crime to it!

My favorite song that tells a story is "Even A Fool Can See" by Peter Cetera. It's a song from the 90's, I think. It tells about a marriage breaking up, but I like it because I like his voice, and I like the opening line, "One big happy family" It sounds like someone about to tell a story.

My favorite is "In My Life" - The Beatles...... I heard "Three Wooden Crosses" before and yeas, it is very touching song...

hi Ambie Pam happy new year to you. for me i have know a lot of songs that really tells a story and most of that song i put on my music blog. Most of the songs there i can relate as it somehow tell my story as well as people i know around me especially the song "The Past" and How could you say you love me". You can hear the song and visit sometime in my music blog if you have the time. http://www.muzikarea.blogspot.com

I have not been on the radio for sometime. I did like the "Harper Valley PTA" and "Coward of the Country" and "Lucille" seem to be my favorites. If I recall, they made a movie of the first one, and also one about "The Gambler", although the latter was not exactly true to the song. It has been over thirty years since I saw the movies and I have the songs still on tape. I have not transferred them to CDs. We got a coupon off on five Cds, so maybe it depends on what my husband wants, whether to buy a Kenny Rogers Cd.

The most beautiful song in the world was written and sung by Kip Dynamite to his bride on his wedding day. Here it is: "Why do you love me? Why do you need me? Always and Forever. We met in a chat room, now our love can fully bloom. Sure the world wide web is great but you, you make me salivate. Yes, I love technology but not as much as you, you see. But I STILL love technology. Always and forever. Our love is like a flock of doves, flying up to heaven above. Always and forever. Always and forever. Yes, our love is truly great. Always and forever. Why do you love me? Why do you need me?" Every time I hear this I get chills.

I would have to say just about anything by Carole King. I love her Tapestry album, particularly her songs Beautiful, Smack Water Jack, Tapestry, You've Gotta Friend, oh heck, the whole album! lol. Most of the songs have a story to them, and not just love either.

YES.songs tell story.Any doubt please call me.

harper vally pta is great one of my favorites is almost lover by a fine frenzy it makes me cry evertime i hear it also santa im right here by toby kieth i gave up trying to watch that video years ago for some reason it really gets me