For The Good Times - Kris Kristofferson
Song Lyrics / Chart History / Artist Information

  • Written & originally performed by Kris Kristofferson in 1970
  • Kristofferson's own version never charted, but almost immediately after it's release Ray Price (born Ray Noble Price near Perryville, Texas, on Jan. 12, 1926), recorded the song & it went to #1 on the country charts and #11 on the pop charts
  • Kristofferson introduced Price when Price was inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame in 1996. He described Price as "the living link between the music of Hank Williams and the country music of today." 
  • Price's recording earned him a Grammy in 1970 and was named among the top songs of the 20th Century
  • It remains one of the best-selling country singles ever
  • Other artists to cover the song are Elvis Presley, Eddy Arnold, Dolly Parton, Jim Reeves, Aaron Neville, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Crystal Gayle, Al Green, Engelbert Humperdink, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Kenny Rogers, & Perry Como

Song Lyrics - For The Good Times

Don't look so sad, I know it's over
But life goes on and this old world will keep on turning
Let's just be glad we had some time to spend together
There's no need to watch the bridges that we're burning

Lay your head upon my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body close to mine
Hear the whisper of the rain drops flowing soft against the window
And make believe you love me one more time
For the good times

I'll get along, you'll find another
And I'll be here if you should find you ever need me
Don't say a word about tomorrow or forever
There'll be time enough for sadness when you leave me

Lay your head upon my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body close to mine
Hear the whisper of the rain drops flowing soft against the window
And make believe you love me one more time
For the good times

Note that the lyrics posted here are those as interpreted and performed by The Oracle Band. In a few cases we have taken some liberties with the lyrics to make them more appropriate for tasteful gatherings. Their use here is intended as an aid for people in selecting music for their wedding reception or private party, and may not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use.

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