George Jones - Barbara Joy lyrics

Will you be there in the courtyard Barbara Joy

Will your honor be avenged with justice done

When they cover my head over Barbara Joy

Will you hide your face in shame for what you've done?

You were always wild and reckless, Barbara dear

But I worshiped you, my love was like a fire

And your wedding was the high spot of the social year

But your marriage left so much to be desired.

Say that you were willing Barbara Joy

The face you're showing gives away your sin

All your husband's money can't restore *his* pride

Say that you were willin', don't let me die.

When the phone rang in the middle of the night

Your tender voice was shaking with alarm

So without a thought I hurried to your side

Only thinking to protect you from all harm.

You threw your arms around me, it was like a dream

And what we knew was bound to happen, did

Then the doorway framed your husband and I heard you scream

And unless you speak tomorrow I'll be dead.

Say that you were willing Barbara Joy

The face you're showing gives away your sin

All your husband's* money can't restore his pride

Say that you were willin', don't let me die.

Barbara, say that you were willin', don't let me die.