John Prine - Please Don't Bury Me (ORIGINAL ALBUM VERSION)

[@marissapeters7995]

I was introduced to this song my by father, John, back in November 2019 while sitting in the ER in Pittsburgh. We had just heard from the doctors that his cancer was terminal and with tears in his eyes he asked my brother and I to make sure we played this at his funeral. He was much like John Prine in his humourous ways, and I recently learned of the passing if John Prine just a month before my own father passed. I hope these two Johns are up there singing together now and will be happy to watch down and see us play this when we celebrate my father's life with all his close friends and family in a couple of weeks.❤

[@craigtrexler8156]

You had a very cool father!

[@marissapeters7995]

@@craigtrexler8156 absolutely! He was the best and introduced me to all the best music and I'm forever grateful for that!

[@fourthjournal]

Did you play it at his funeral? ❤️

[@st.charlesborromeo9793]

Sweet! Thanks for sharing. I hope I have the same wisdom as you father when the time comes. And I hope you’ve gotten in to Prine’s whole repertoire by now.

[@alenahawke475]

You know they are singing together. And some day you will be singing with them.

[@SHANNONBARTLETT-fy4vp]

I had this song played at my beautiful husband's funeral. Everyone just loved it!

[@centurion1945]

My grandfather passed this week, per his wishes we're donating his remains, he was adamant that we play this song at his funeral and you bet your ass we're gonna play it.

[@nouveauchicago6568]

Goodbye, John Prine. We will miss the sensitivity, the humor, the poetry of the everyday.

[@Codalawyer]

RIP John, I hope the angels have a sense of humor.

[@ecsape]

If not, they soon will.

[@jesseowen1029]

He's got enough for everyone😉

[@stevenbockert8842]

You should hope to be so righteous!

[@stevenbockert8842]

I love John Prine

[@seanmckay2419]

Steven Bockert dont be a dick, dick.

[@paulo4771]

I was fortunate enough to see John Prine perform several times and happy to see that Rolling Stone magazine proclaimed him to be the "Mark Twain of American song writing" in 2017. It is a appropriate honor. You will be missed by many, John.

[@ezekielbrockmann114]

Rolling Stone would proclaim Mark Twain the "Mark Twain of Literature" if it'd elect some fool "Blue, No Matter Who."

[@paulo4771]

@@ezekielbrockmann114 With all respect to whatever feelings or insight you may (think you) possess, I don't know (or care about) the "politics" of RS, but knowing the abundance of folky Americana songs Mr. Prine wrote that captured a lot of the essence of American culture, a proclamation like that to celebrate his life is an appropriate comparison to Mark Twain. But then again, perhaps you have some distain for all three parties involved....or just the world in general?

[@ALittleIronKnee]

R.I.P. John Prine. I just heard that you passed this evening and this song made me feel better.

[@Rx7man]

Yup. :(

[@stonedcold89]

yep, couldnt help but smile through the tears on this one

[@ashleybonanno3043]

This artists song "Hello in There" inspired me to work as a Certified Nurses Assistant in geriatrics & I've never regretted a day in that field 🤗💝

[@akivajeff714]

I'm playing this at my brother's service on Monday. Was just checking the lyrics. Glad to see I'm not the first to do it. God Bless you, John.

[@amycrouch3503]

Wonderful idea❤

[@kirkjohnwiggle]

I ain't no hillbilly, but Prine is just the greatest wordsmith and songmaker that's come around in many a year in America. God Bless America folks. . . . . .

[@benkit49]

John Prine is one of the greats. Gordon Lightfoot is also one of the greats as for being a wordsmith and songmaker.

[@MrGoogster]

Prine ain’t no hillbilly either. Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, his twang comes from his parents, who were Kentuckians.

[@jitsroller]

You're exactly right. He can paint a picture with a handful of words. With those words he can rip your heart out or genuinely tickle you. A true artist.

[@kingkoolaide9722]

@@MrGoogster I think hed a clever song writer who has always related to the common man and daily life. No one is better that Mr Prine

[@Rx7man]

@@kingkoolaide9722 I once heard an interview with Prine and he said "My songs get more play around the campfire than they do on the radio, I'm alright with that"

[@srose9810]

We lost a good friend today, but it could be John is just around the corner with some new songs

[@lauraengellovell3269]

Recorded this off of Dr. Demento in '85, played it to death. Lost the cassette in '89, but still remembered this song. Met a guy named Beau Jenks outside The Sting, a nightclub in New Britain Ct in 1992 who knew the song. Neither of us knew the artist. Beau was the only person I ever met that knew the song. Been looking for this on KZbin and the internet in general for a long time. Thank you for posting!

[@EnglishTeacherMike]

Back in the day, I was lucky enough to see John perform songs from his first album at a university somewhere in the Cincinnati area. So long ago I've forgotten exactly where, but we were sitting on bleachers and he put on a show like none other. I learned quite a few of his songs on the guitar and still play and sing them from time to time, including this one. Thanks for the memories and all the great music, John... you will have a special place in my heart forever... RIP wherever you may be... now I just gotta go and have myself a good cry.

[@tomm8639]

John was a prophet, a sage, an oracle - I'm so glad I lived during his lifetime..

[@Poundsalt_Ryan]

My uncle used to play this one around the campfire drunker than you could possibly imagine when I was a kid... he never missed a note either 😅

[@chloemerkel5197]

RIP John. Thanks for all of the beautiful music. You will be remembered fondly

[@ezekielbrockmann114]

What? Did J.P. die?

[@nielsenrobert]

We rode together many a mile in the 70's in my GMC truck and John on the 8 track Kraco cassette player. Thanks for the memories John

[@shanehall9697]

I fell down in my kitchen this morning and I had to start singing this

[@jillclark2012]

1975....turned on to John by my new Texan husband....well......husband did'nt last the year....I'll carry J.P. in my soul for eternity.

[@cadenmalone3966]

RIP to an American ICON. The best of the best.

[@rightpatch1]

I listened to this stuff in the late seventies, until now, and it never gets old !!

[@robinr99]

+rightpatch1 me too

[@andybruner1007]

I first heard this in 1976 in Houston. I still remember that party, although I don't know how.

[@alomaalber6514]

also Dylan has a new song about JKF, no it never does get old.

[@bluecurlygirl]

Thank you for sharing it. I was just telling my teenage daughter about this song. Her brother is in his mid twenties now but when he was only four, myself and himself had a little fun ritual on school mornings. We went daily for a fresh apple for lunch to the local shop. Fresh fruit deliveries every morning. We'd leave the house, close the garden gate and link arms. Then I'd do the "intro" and we'd sing and skip all the way to the shop. If we went the short way, we never got to finish it. After a week of that we started going the long way to the shop and then we got to the end of it every morning. Plus we had spent more time skipping without knowing - health boost. John Prine is my absolute favourite singer/songwriter. Thanks again for sharing.

[@MrCurtismang]

Told my wife this MUST be played at my funeral...thanks Mr. Prine!

[@lynngrant533]

One of my favourite songs and I played it around many fire pits and at many gatherings. I had it played at my brothers Celebration lof life, and it’s going to be in my will that it be played at mine as well! Cheers John! Hope you’re enjoying life on the other side of the rainbow. Thanks for and the music and the memories. ♥️🎶

[@derekbeyer2989]

RIP. Salt of the earth. Drinking a beer here in Milwaukee. Ain't run out yet but may need that stomach cause this stings a tad.

[@ellief8524]

I'm in Milwaukee too. This broke my heart 💔

[@williamjones2027]

I was so sorry to hear that we lost John today. Hearing this softens the blow just a bit. Thanks for everything John, until we meet again.

[@lisabailey6656]

Get well John. Thanks for the music!! 💖

[@statler152]

Rip John prime. And John my daddy who loved this song and passed two days ago he always sang the line about socks so I had to hear the whole thing. Love it.

[@zaphoidfpv2637]

It's been 12 years since my fathers passing and everytime I hear this song it also reminds me of him singing it in the truck. Hearing it started off as a painful reminder of what I had lost but over the years it has turned into a positive reminder of how wonderful a father he was.

[@DrumaholicsAnonymous]

An absolute lyrical genius, so sad he’s gone.

[@emmal4577]

my dad had his eyes (corneas) donated when he died and he loved this song so it means even more now. john prine was a legend

[@geniusmchaggis]

I OWNED THIS RECORD BACK IN THE DAY... IM 65... RIP JOHN.... LOVE YOU SO... HAVE SINCE THEN...

[@cricket61161]

This is the song I want played at my funeral b

[@telsport]

+cricket61161 after you donate your organs, right? Please.

[@cricket61161]

+Tom Loughlin Jr. Absolutely! I used to be a nurse...they can take my parts.

[@hollyperniciarotv2746]

my mom had me play this at her funeral

[@lisamcdonald2877]

cricket61161 Me, too.

[@robynknowles311]

cricket61161 I had this played at my dad funeral.

[@joycewelfley5699]

I bought the album back in 1979 love you John

[@amandafalcone8964]

Grew up on this; is, always has been, and always will be a favorite. John Prine is so fucking *BEYOND* underrated. Lots of love + good vibes from Philly on this cold, snowy Saturday afternoon ✨

[@GilTMann-ly5fd]

Who's gonna fill your shoes, John? We love you. Thanks for all you gave. We will miss you but many generations will keep your music alive.

[@gregpphoto]

This is my favorite version of the song, a bit happier and more upbeat than the other. Thanks!

[@strukhoff]

Love this comment. It's really interesting to compare this with the version of Souvenirs. John is about 24 years old here, and about 54 when he re-recorded it for the Souvenirs album. The original version has a lot of his early spunk and fire, but he's lowered the key, slowed it down, and in general mellowed out (as we all do) 30 years later. I love listening to both versions back-to-back.

[@TheShadowKG]

Have been a life-long fan and will hardly stop now, Thank you Mr. Prine.

[@waterfiltersofamerica2174]

Really gonna miss you, thanks for the memories. The world has lost a great story teller !!!

[@alsask2010]

you know my energy is lower now than it was when i was 20 in 1979. it will happen to you too. getting old sucks but if you carry on the best you can life can be very rewarding no matter your age.

[@TheElvislad]

One of Elvis Presley's favourite songs 😋

[@shelbysammons329]

Almost two decades ago my dad had me listen to this song. I always vaguely remembered it and asked him about it a few months ago. He passed away last week and it’s been on my mind a lot since then.

[@MrPopeye776]

Ain’t nobody ever touch me with A song like John prine My hero

[@buzzardbro1]

5 miles from Paradise forever John.

[@bengal4047]

I used to hate this song as a kid whenever my mom played it because it creeped me out. Now that I'm a bit older and my views on death and loss have changed, I actually really like it

[@robertathespider5311]

Same

[@bryanenglish2303]

John. You were the best. Saw you in Portland, ME a few years ago. After a heavy second set that included Sam Stone there was a pause. I yelled out Let's Talk Dirty in Hawaiian. You laugh and said there was someone as twisted as you were and did the song without a hitch. It was a highlight of my life. Been listening to you since 1975. RIP brother.

[@bigdummy1807]

Oh what a feeling I hope. Thanks for the tunes

[@jasonfalck4701]

Rest in Peace, dear John. Your music will live on forever.

[@neilamiller6840]

I’m 11 and I love this song! My dad used to sing it to me before I went to bed! It’s now January 1, 2018 and everybody listens to rap.... except me 😂

[@FAMWL76]

Today's rap is stupid. I wish my boys didn't listen to it. I think I may have failed them.

[@alomaalber6514]

folk music always has a sort of secret fan club, get your pals to know about it. Dylan has a new song about JKF, folk music is like history in a song. also Richard Thompson is doing on line concerts, there are younger groups too but we always pull from the oldest music we can find. best to ya.

[@mwestaway211]

and the world will have your music...RIP Mr.Prine

[@theresakrug8466]

What a loss! John had already suffered so much in past years but always came back. Heaven will welcome him.

[@srose9810]

God rest you, John thanks for sharing your music

[@jimdibblee2707]

Thanks for this - JP was a hero of mine. Having a JP Day. Pass him around!

[@telsport]

This WILL BE the Organ Donor Theme Song if I have my way about things. i am recommending it to the organ donor groups RIGHT NOW. We have to take organ donation out of the realm of grim death and into the realm of joyousness.a celebration of life and this jovial song can do it !!! I know we'll have to get John to OK it...but...if the organ donor folks like it, he's likely to.

[@davidbarnett1740]

Organ donation!!!! I don;t give a crap, I'll be dead. There are too many people on earth right now. I just like the song.

[@tuckerhanners7397]

Tom Loughlin Jr. i think thats a good idea for a commercial man

[@juliebiddle1636]

Yup! It's the perfect song. I remember telling my Mom that I had decided to donate everything that they could possibly use, including my body to be used as a medical school cadaver. Heck,, if I could donate it as food for polar bears I'd do that too.

[@poppaluv]

check into the army using donated bodies to blow up and the other shit hospitals do. make a LIST of what you're willing to part with.

[@alomaalber6514]

I felt sadder when I was with my sweetie Tom.......at the end....singing to him and he knew me........but he must have known this song, I had real mixed feelings about the donor stuff. Hearing this song today,. that song helps, and with much true irony Tom did fall in the kitchen in his last incident before the hospital, the song really helps. thanks. We both loved folk music so I am sure he heard that one. scroll up for my John Prine story.

[@legendofthephasor9648]

My dad used to sing this to us when I was a kid. I didn't actually hear it until I was 23

[@joelle619]

Same ... My whole family thought my dad wrote it too.

[@georgefleming7758]

I feel like I've lost an old friend. I'll bet he's up there having a ball (and a beer) with Steve Goodman. Reunion at last.

[@stephanogeorgianni3145]

RIP John...My favorite tune by you!

[@MarkMurczek]

Thanks for everything. Helped me through some tough times with your music. You made me laugh, think and feel. Rest in peace and enjoy that smoke in heaven!

[@zakcash]

Played this at my old man funeral...john was favorite rip to both

[@charliemoore3368]

The first time I heard this I laughed my ass off, what clever writing

[@stratocastergirl]

So did I. I learned it right away and sang it amuse my friends at parties. :)

[@darrininmesa9750]

Charlie Moore want a laugh try Dear Abby by him if haven't already heard it.

[@delanaschue904]

Me too. Hahahahaha he gave me soo many laughs and good cries! Like losin a comforting old friend.

[@billackerman8664]

RIP to another great Chicago folk icon. So amazing and so under appreciated.

[@redhousetn73]

Thank you BluesBrothersGirl RIP Mr Prine and thank you sir for so much.

[@WildRemedies]

I just got done singing that and I'm dedicating it to John Prine I love you John I don't care what hospital you're in you are an amazing human being

[@berryknobberry2465]

Prayers for John Prine. He was the first music i can remember listening to with my dad and we sang this song together daily. Much to my moms hate lol. Now he sings it with my daughter. 🙏

[@hamptonouellette4741]

My father used to sing this to me as a kid!! Memories!!

[@donutthump5089]

If John P didn’t take “There”, I feel sorry for you, Thanks for music John, Love you heart and soul

[@harrykrentz2778]

RIP John. Thanks for all those great tunes.

[@MsCatM]

RIP, John Prine. The angel from Montgomery will fly you home.

[@csrios33]

Thank you. I have always loved this song...the original.

[@petermcculloch4933]

You gave me a lot of joy.I love you man.R.I.P..

[@mikeunderwood6495]

Till I was grown, I always thought my Uncle Eddie wrote this

[@devcs9474]

Lmao I didn’t know if my grandpa made this song up himself or not cuz he made up so many funny little songs, Man I miss him

[@tomlund4951]

EDDIE!

[@JohnPritzlaff]

Lmao

[@HillbillyCharm]

I'm tore up ,I heard this album when I was 19 and it changed my life

[@davidthomas4643]

One of my favorite John Prine's songs.

[@rogermoreau50]

can not express the pain I feel right now but also the joy of loving

[@evelynyounglove1166]

We’ll miss you John 😔 There’ll never be another like you. RIP

[@debbiejohnston3299]

I think I first heard this song, sobering up, on a New Years day, back in the early 90's. It's just stuck with me. Great song!!!

[@mihaelhild7012]

Singer songwriter of my youth; gonna miss you!

[@melissanorwood6286]

😥😥RIP playing your songs tonight in tribute

[@wgo4th]

bury me with an illegal smile

[@virgilhavice8606]

Amen

[@virgilhavice8606]

Hes crazy as a batshit hillbilly..lovya John

[@dalekidd8431]

I like that version!!!😎

[@jessefiedler5069]

Listening to his in his honor. John, you will be missed.

[@akkirie]

AHHHH! I haven't listened to this in so long. Remembered every word, too.

[@donaldspeth7245]

Really love your music John. Rest in peace.

[@carmeilia2008]

Well it looks like you will get your wish after all and not be buried in the cold cold ground. thanks for your other great songs like dear Abby and they ought to name a drink after you. R.I.P

[@doireann3760]

Rest in peace John. Thanks for the music.

[@Strangebright]

Gonna mess with the words a bit and have this played at my funeral!

[@samchandlerllc5104]

Thank you for putting it up there!!!

[@paulholsinger9851]

We’re playing this all day today!

[@bobwalk7262]

I hope he makes it. :(

[@bonniedrouillard3963]

Bob Walk he is doing better

[@alomaalber6514]

me too, I met him before he was a big deal, at Wolftrap when it was new! as a venue and still sort on old barn there. I never get pictures or autographs. but I asked for his and read on to know why he said, "I'm not anybody", (the just a folkie rant), I said, "YOU will be!" a nice person. a great talent. Prayers for him, his wife Fiona and their 3 children.

[@NSP05]

He did not. :'-(

[@joycechilds3145]

What a loss

[@dclark2529]

Sorry. He was one of the greats.

[@kevo3985]

Rip such a great song by such a wonderful artist

[@Fobray]

Love to the Prine family. God Bless John Prine.

[@ianhardin6545]

John such a great person as well as the best song writer of the last fifty years.

[@tise2277]

Woke up this morning Put on my slippers Walked in the kitchen and died And oh what a feeling! When my soul went through the ceiling And on up into heaven I did ride When I got there they did say John, it happened this way You slipped upon the floor And hit your head And all the angels say Just before you passed away These were the very last words That you said Please don't bury me Down in the cold cold ground No, I'd druther have 'em cut me up And pass me all around Throw my brain in a hurricane And the blind can have my eyes And the deaf can take both of my ears If they don't mind the size Give my stomach to Milwaukee If they run out of beer Put my socks in a cedar box Just get 'em out of here Venus de Milo can have my arms Look out! I've got your nose Sell my heart to the Junkman And give my love to Rose But please don't bury me Down in that cold, cold ground No, I'd druther have 'em cut me up And pass me all around Throw my brain in a hurricane And the blind can have my eyes And the deaf can take both of my ears If they don't mind the size Give my feet to the footloose Careless, fancy free Give my knees to the needy Don't pull that stuff on me Hand me down my walking cane It's a sin to tell a lie Send my mouth way down south And kiss my ass goodbye But please don't bury me Down in that cold cold ground No, I'd druther have 'em cut me up And pass me all around Throw my brain in a hurricane And the blind can have my eyes And the deaf can take both of my ears If they don't mind the size

[@shanehall9697]

quite a while back I got up one morning in my apartment put on my slippers walked in the kitchen and fell down I wasn't laying on the ground for a whole minute before I started singing this song I was laying on the wrong singing this song I'm disabled and I couldn't get myself up.

[@scottgoodenbaked7013]

John was a wordsmith

[@franklinstanley3631]

Dont worry, we wont burry you in that cold, cold ground. Thank you Mr.Prine, for the amazing music. Rest in peace.

[@dirtyguns6471]

Used to listen to this with my Dad when I was real young. Once preformed this song for the family, was the 1st time I said a bad word in front of Mon.

[@WillyLuedtke]

I heard this morning wrote lost John yesterday. This sing just seemed fitting.

[@PontiacLS]

Oh I was sad to here the news RIP John thank you for the great music..

[@RobertJohnSimpson]

I loved your music for plenty of years. RIP John.

[@Moonshinedave1]

Rest in peace John Prine, I did enjoy your songs.

[@mrchildgrownold3852]

Prayers for John