Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County ( Lyrics ) 🎵

𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 - 𝗖𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 ( 𝗟𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀 )
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🎤 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬 : 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 - 𝐂𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲
[Verse 1]
Everyone considered him the coward of the county
He'd never stood one single time to prove the county wrong
His mama named him Tommy, but folks just called him yellow
Something always told me they were reading Tommy wrong
[Verse 2]
He was only ten years old when his daddy died in prison
I looked after Tommy 'cause he was my brother's son
I still recall the final words my brother said to Tommy
"Son, my life is over, but yours has just begun"
[Chorus]
Promise me, son, not to do the things I've done
Walk away from trouble if you can
Now it don't mean you're weak if you turn the other cheek
I hope you're old enough to understand
Son, you don't have to fight to be a man
[Verse 3]
There's someone for everyone, and Tommy's love was Becky
In her arms he didn't have to prove he was a man
One day while he was working, the Gatlin boys came calling
They took turns at Becky, n'there was three of them
Tommy opened up the door and saw his Becky crying
The torn dress, the shattered look was more than he could stand
He reached above the fireplace, took down his daddy's picture
As a tear fell on his daddy's face, he heard these words again
[Chorus]
Promise me, son, not to do the things I've done
Walk away from trouble if you can
Now it won't mean you're weak if you turn the other cheek
I hope you're old enough to understand
Son, you don't have to fight to be a man
[Verse 4]
The Gatlin boys just laughed at him
When he walked into the barroom
One of them got up and met him half way cross the floor
Tommy turned around they said, "Hey look, old yella's leavin'"
But you could've heard a pin drop
When Tommy stopped and locked the door
Twenty years of crawling was bottled up inside him
He wasn't holding nothing back, he let 'em have it all
When Tommy left the bar room, not a Gatlin boy was standing
He said, "This one's for Becky" as he watched the last one fall
N' I heard him say
[Chorus 2]
I promised you, Dad, not to do the things you've done
I walk away from trouble when I can
Now please don't think I'm weak, I didn't turn the other cheek
And Papa, I sure hope you understand
Sometimes you gotta fight when you're a man
[Outro]
Everyone considered him the coward of the county
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[@Jlis2025]

This isn't just a song. It's a complete story that you can turn into a movie. You can visualize every scene in the song. I ❤ this song. R.I.P Kenny thanks for singing this amazing song and others as well.

[@juaniramirez4401]

Hi Josie...I don't know if you're aware, but there is a movie called Coward of the County with Kenny...and it's awesome. I just introduced my son to his first Kenny Roger's song last night. He recently started listening to country music and mentioned it's like storytelling. I told him, there ain't no better storytelling that Kenny Roger's Coward of the County...and I sent him this video. He said he got goosebumps. I told him he had to watch the movie, too! I just wanted to share with you😉

[@jordanheights7183]

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[@peterremo8728]

Am still listening this song 2024❤❤ nice story song

[@tracihilliard786]

Me too

[@user-zh1pc1re8y]

Same

[@JAYTUCCIOFFICIAL]

Promise me, son, not to do the things I've done Walk away from trouble if you can Now it won't mean you're weak if you turn the other cheek I hope you're old enough to understand Son, you don't have to fight to be a man" "I promised you, Dad, not to do the things you've done I walk away from trouble when I can Now please don't think I'm weak, I didn't turn the other cheek And Papa, I should hope you understand Sometimes you gotta fight when you're a man" 💯

[@peterlonergan]

The song has lyrics with it. But thanks though. 😂

[@JAYTUCCIOFFICIAL]

@@peterlonergan shit... codine crazy

[@meadowvergara5351]

Beautiful song well written

[@fredomtom3609]

Masterpiece ❤I love everybody’s that is watching and listening to those beautiful songs. You know love ❤️

[@TripleR250]

There's not enough Father Son songs like this classic!

[@rabbit3212010]

Yeah cuz this is a great father son song. He lived how his father told him until his girlfriend got gang raped. He beat up the guys who raped her. Then he apologized to his dad. I'm sorry. Can't see that the way you do.

[@vinichophy9402]

Do listen to father and son by Cat Stevens

[@danielalcantara3268]

Yes none

[@MerianR]

Yeah and leader of the band

[@poppyfield1619]

Wonderful story telling as usual, from the wonderful Kenny..always loved and highly respected for his musical talent. Thanks Kenny, wherever you are, for all the joy you continue to bring♥️🌹🙌🎼🎶🎤

[@litishafarrell136]

Loved his song's saw him in his last concert in NZ , Remember this song and The Gambler and all his great hits , Everyone got up singing and Dancing along to them all .Thanks for yjise memories Kenny Rogers. ❤❤

[@bwambaledominic7314]

My favorite 💗 ever,much love from Uganda 🇺🇬🇺🇬,

[@danielburns987]

this song went to #3 on the pop charts in 1980!!!

[@peterlonergan]

First time I ever heard it. Great song.

[@poppyfield1619]

It was! Fabulous story!

[@artmosthated7318]

Herb and good vino

[@NatumanyaOsbert-xg3fb]

The real narration of the advice of a father to a son

[@jackieknight4049]

I love this song, I grew up on Kenny Rogers 🧡💜 So many sweet memories 🤗

[@mosiria3974]

Rip Kenny! Words of wisdom for the generations to come

[@user-fe9cc3zn2h]

My father sent me this ❣️ i love you paps

[@kalmagraham6708]

This song was made into a movie. It totally followed the song. It was just as good as the song .

[@SuperSteve180]

Someone should make a short film of this.

[@rabbit3212010]

Gang rape? It's been done already.

[@FYPNLP]

The did. I watched it when I was a kid.

[@TheAbyss--]

There’s a movie about it with Kenny in it

[@carmenamoncio4377]

I love this country music song.❤️❤️❤️

[@margaretdoughty1780]

I love Kenny Rogers music

[@martbriggabaya5670]

I do really really love this song! This is great👍👋❤️

[@artmosthated7318]

Listen truly blessed the son that honors his father wishes

[@barryjohnson5288]

How can a country song be so metal at the same time!?

[@MzeeMoja1]

Kenny Rogers is equal 🟰 Father Energy through and through

[@piyabiswas9475]

Beautiful song. Beautiful story. 👌🙏

[@suzieritah3856]

Gambler is ma favorite, then cowardee is the second best

[@kasambanickson7833]

What a marvelous song! 😢RIP -k R

[@kyliemilson]

WhAt a bloody legend

[@caroleyre9144]

20 years of crawling had bottled up inside him...he wasn't holding nothing back...he let em have it all. Oh yeah. Tommy. ❣

[@LarryBill-ei8kh]

l agree with you, indeed Kenny Rogers is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style, he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.

[@JeremiahOndieki-ju8wh]

Hollywood or anyone should stand up and do a movie of this beautiful master piece ❤❤❤❤

[@FYPNLP]

There's a TV movie. I watched when I was a kid

[@user-rm7bc6cz7m]

That os such a good idea

[@suetait5264]

This reminds me of my great uncle Charles Blair. Uncle Charlie. I’m pretty sure I told him he was my hero. He was the kindest person I’d ever met. And I watched him hand roll a cigarette, and I asked him why he was smoking. Did he want to die?

[@JoelNjoku-if1jj]

This is more inspired than ever

[@halimatadams8169]

The best advice I have ever heard

[@rekolehtinen6651]

Legit made me shed few years

[@jamesmcshane6247]

CLASS A COMPLETE STORY IN A SONG❤

[@Peter-ti2sq]

Best song ever love it

[@jaredandcompany]

these days, you have to fight to be free on your land.

[@gxtchannel6014]

Thx for this master piece

[@josephburroughs7306]

Love this song so much

[@Flamzy012]

Not just a song, this is some advice mostly for children who are from broken homes,, it’s an advice that you can still change the story of your family name from bad to good as you don’t have to kill your home because you feel this is how it has been from generation to generation but also you must know when to act and when not to act in other to blend into the current society for the betterment of your society

[@jackiemcadams6727]

I like Kenny Rogers on your Tour and your family J M

[@johndelmerbinalaylariba9554]

Everyone considered him the coward of the county He'd never stood one single time to prove the county wrong His mama named him Tommy, but folks just called him Yellow But something always told me, they were reading Tommy wrong He was only ten years old when his daddy died in prison I looked after Tommy, 'cause he was my brother's son I still recall the final words my brother said to Tommy "Son, my life is over, but yours has just begun" "Promise me, son, not to do the things I've done Walk away from trouble if you can Now it won't mean you're weak if you turn the other cheek I hope you're old enough to understand Son, you don't have to fight to be a man" There's someone for everyone and Tommy's love was Becky In her arms, he didn't have to prove he was a man One day while he was working, the Gatlin boys came calling They took turns at Becky an' there was three of them Tommy opened up the door and saw Becky crying The torn dress, the shattered look was more than he could stand He reached above the fireplace and took down his daddy's picture As his tears fell on his daddy's face, he heard these words again "Promise me, Son, not to do the things I've done Walk away from trouble if you can Now it won't mean you're weak if you turn the other cheek I hope you're old enough to understand Son, you don't have to fight to be a man" The Gatlin boys just laughed at him when he walked into the bar room One of them got up and met him half way cross the floor When Tommy turned around they said, "Hey look! Old Yellow's leaving" But you could've heard a pin drop when Tommy stopped and locked the door Twenty years of crawling was bottled up inside him He wasn't holding nothing back, he let 'em have it all When Tommy left the bar room, not a Gatlin boy was standing He said, "This one's for Becky", as he watched the last one fall And I heard him say "I promised you, Dad, not to do the things you've done I walk away from trouble when I can Now please don't think I'm weak, I didn't turn the other cheek And Papa, I should hope you understand Sometimes you gotta fight when you're a man" Everyone considered him the coward of the county

[@esthernyokabi-uu3sh]

Legend...when music had taste ❤❤❤

[@tariqxyz3863]

7143ولما جاء موسى لميقاتنا وكلمه ربه قال رب أرني أنظر إليك قال لن تراني ولكن انظر إلى الجبل فإن استقر مكانه فسوف تراني فلما تجلى ربه للجبل جعله دكا وخر موسى صعقا فلما أفاق قال سبحانك تبت إليك وأنا أول المؤمنين 7144قال يا موسى إني اصطفيتك على الناس برسالاتي وبكلامي فخذ ما ءاتيتك وكن من الشاكرين

[@fransinscantinyari2518]

The love for this song is unmeasured ❤😢

[@Unknown-bq9id]

I would like to have seen the look on the Gatlin brothers' faces when they realized that he was locking the door so THEY couldn't get away from HIM... To quote Rorschach from Watchmen, Tommy wasn't locked in with the Gatlin brothers--they were locked in with HIM...

[@mercycheptoo3479]

Here in 2024

[@herminiabattagliola507]

I always love this song , even thought I don’t speak English by the time it come on , and then understand the story is like a movie .

[@DonaldPhilip056]

Hi 😊

[@amribrahim5468]

First time to listen on 82 and tape at that time with his greatest hits including lady, gambler and other songs Rip Kenny.

[@user-oh8tn9pk5p]

I love country music

[@TumuranzeMaureen]

This my favorite songs ❤❤❤❤

[@RESTYMUSS]

Really thanks for the song Kenny coz this song contains the same story like mine R .I .P

[@moonmarie281]

amazing!! my first time hearing this

[@AjayDeodat]

Music never die away

[@user-td9wl8eh8h]

A movie needs to be made of this❤

[@lemmysimukonda]

It's a dedication

[@MoreenObermuller]

❤it's a real life thing

[@nicholaspreda9812]

bro the Gatlin brothers 😭

[@jameslubfuel5661]

They got served

[@biancabwalya]

😢😢 this song remember me of my late parents 😢

[@martingathungu-x6z]

Always rocks

[@victoriabudiao811]

Verylove❤thissong❤❤

[@himhimpougondaimei505]

ｌｏｖｅｌｙ story

[@prudencemwansa8275]

2024👌👌

[@user-up3eu4uk6w]

非常動聽的歌曲

[@katecohu3107]

Not a coward just a change of mind two years ago we’re all allowed that privalage

[@makemeLoLnow]

So at last,he beat them all.

[@DumsileLuyanda]

I love this song

[@ceciliamuchenje8213]

2024💥💥💥

[@biancabwalya]

I don't have to fight to be a woman 😢😢

[@ExodusFreeman]

I'm working on that,transforming that into full movie

[@kileysmith8291]

Tommy had Kiley and kiley brought hell

[@brandomaruka5611]

Moral of the story... Never touch another man's wife

[@shannonvanderhoof4810]

🖤🎼🖤

[@TuhangOut]

there was the "if you can" part though

[@ElsaMaceda-ws3sv]

❤❤❤❤

[@domls1317]

First comment

[@rabbit3212010]

And what? A year later and there's just 24 comments. Okee Dokey then.

[@domls1317]

@@rabbit3212010 ok Ned Flanders if you say do

[@suetait5264]

And was in the war

[@Asian_boy_2010]

I will make this song for you Kenny ❤️😢

[@adventureswiththeedgintons]

😃😃😃😃🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@user-qf8zl1ii7d]

😅ㅊㅊ쮝이네 맘이스슬 슬슬행복하세요 물 론나이있게ㅆ지안 나이는 숫자가 😂아닌가요😅

[@raileybautista3625]

Hello bsed tapos nyo na ba? Hahaha

[@meshackcaxocky7783]

I liked the song untill i came to know the meaning ,,now i like it most

[@ilikefnaf110]

I'm tommy in this song and I'm read wrong I am read to be rude I'm just stubborn

[@NiallDempsey-jp7fl]

Who or what are the gsitlen boys?

[@DumsileLuyanda]

❤

[@NiallDempsey-jp7fl]

Gatlinn boys?

[@suetait5264]

World War One. In the trenches

[@suetait5264]

He had lung cancer

[@TheAbyss--]

And bladder cancer

[@petekanter4582]

This is the one and only song of Kenny Rogers' that I dislike. In fact, its message disgusts me. There is only one thing that fighting accomplishes. Pain.

[@bobzacamano658]

Becky took it deep

[@SILVOROSKAR]

[@user-lt9xy6ud1x]

Everyone considered him the coward of the county He'd never stood one single time to prove the county wrong His mama named him Tommy, but folks just called him Yellow But something always told me, they were reading Tommy wrong He was only ten years old when his daddy died in prison I looked after Tommy, 'cause he was my brother's son I still recall the final words my brother said to Tommy "Son, my life is over, but yours has just begun" "Promise me, son, not to do the things I've done Walk away from trouble if you can Now it won't mean you're weak if you turn the other cheek I hope you're old enough to understand Son, you don't have to fight to be a man" There's someone for everyone and Tommy's love was Becky In her arms, he didn't have to prove he was a man One day while he was working, the Gatlin boys came calling They took turns at Becky an' there was three of them Tommy opened up the door and saw Becky crying The torn dress, the shattered look was more than he could stand He reached above the fireplace and took down his daddy's picture As his tears fell on his daddy's face, he heard these words again "Promise me, Son, not to do the things I've done Walk away from trouble if you can Now it won't mean you're weak if you turn the other cheek I hope you're old enough to understand Son, you don't have to fight to be a man" The Gatlin boys just laughed at him when he walked into the bar room One of them got up and met him half way cross the floor When Tommy turned around they said, "Hey look! Old Yellow's leaving" But you could've heard a pin drop when Tommy stopped and locked the door Twenty years of crawling was bottled up inside him He wasn't holding nothing back, he let 'em have it all When Tommy left the bar room, not a Gatlin boy was standing He said, "This one's for Becky", as he watched the last one fall And I heard him say "I promised you, Dad, not to do the things you've done I walk away from trouble when I can Now please don't think I'm weak, I didn't turn the other cheek And Papa, I should hope you understand Sometimes you gotta fight when you're a man" Everyone considered him the coward of the county

[@christinenyamoita121]

❤

[@gracepage9493]

Love this song so much

[@DumsileLuyanda]

I love this song

[@WiniKautai]

❤❤❤❤

[@MaryanneWanjiru-om6xu]

💓💓💓💓