John Prine - When I Get To Heaven (Lyric Video)

Lyric video for "When I Get to Heaven" off of 'The Tree of Forgiveness'
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Lyrics:
When I get to heaven, I'm gonna shake God's hand
Thank him for more blessings than one man can stand
Then I'm gonna get a guitar and start a rock-n-roll band
Check into a swell hotel; ain't the afterlife grand?
And then I'm gonna get a cocktail: vodka and ginger ale
Yeah, I'm gonna smoke a cigarette that's nine miles long
I'm gonna kiss that pretty girl on the tilt-a-whirl
'Cause this old man is goin' to town
Then as God as my witness, I'm gettin' back into showbusiness
I'm gonna open up a nightclub called "The Tree of Forgiveness"
And forgive everybody ever done me any harm
Well, I might even invite a few choice critics, those syph'litic parasitics
Buy 'em a pint of [?] and smother 'em with my charm
'Cause then I'm gonna get a cocktail: vodka and ginger ale
Yeah I'm gonna smoke a cigarette that's nine miles long
I'm gonna kiss that pretty girl on the tilt-a-whirl
Yeah this old man is goin' to town
Yeah when I get to heaven, I'm gonna take that wristwatch off my arm
What are you gonna do with time after you've bought the farm?
And them I'm gonna go find my mom and dad, and good old brother Doug
Well I bet him and cousin Jackie are still cuttin' up a rug
I wanna see all my mama's sisters, 'cause that's where all the love starts
I miss 'em all like crazy, bless their little hearts
And I always will remember these words my daddy said
He said, "Buddy, when you're dead, you're a dead pecker-head"
I hope to prove him wrong, that is, when I get to heaven
'Cause I'm gonna have a cocktail: vodka and ginger ale
Yeah I'm gonna smoke a cigarette that's nine miles long
I'm gonna kiss that pretty girl on the tilt-a-whirl
Yeah this old man is goin' to town
Yeah this old man is goin' to town
Singer. Songwriter. Poet. Icon.
John Prine was an artist’s artist with a list of admirers and collaborators that cut across musical genres and generations - names like Kris Kristofferson, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Brandi Carlile, George Strait, Kurt Vile, Miranda Lambert, The Everly Brothers, Emmylou Harris, among others.
In Maywood, he worked as a postman before being drafted into the army in 1966. It was as a postman that John began to write the songs that would connect with so many. He sang at Chicago folk clubs, where he was introduced to singer-songwriter Kris Kristopherson, who invited John to open for him in New York. It was there that Jerry Wexler, president of Atlantic Records, first heard Prine and offered him a recording contract. His self-titled debut album was released in 1971 and featured a list of songs now regarded as classics, including “Paradise,” “Angel From Montgomery,” “Illegal Smile,” Hello in There,” and “Sam Stone.” Prine received the first of his 13 Grammy nominations in 1972 for Best New Artist. He would record three more albums for Atlantic and another three with Asylum.
His profound impact on American music was amplified in 1981 when John co-founded Oh Boy Records, and independent label where he released most of his subsequent work and which gave voice and respect to so many fellow singers and songwriters.
In his distinguished career, John won four Grammys and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2020). He was a three-time recipient of the Artist of the Year Award at the Americana Music Honors & Awards, which also honored him with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting. He won the Pen/New England Song Lyrics of Literary Excellence Award (2016) and was enshrined in the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2019). In addition, John was named Honorary Poet Laureate of Illinois (2020).
John Prine passed away on April 7, 2020 due to complications from Covid-19. The outpouring of grief and love from his fan community was staggering. Over 500,000 viewers participated in an online memorial and tribute that raised more than half a million dollars for Covid-related community causes. In 2021, the Prine family created the Hello In There Foundation to honor John’s spirit of generosity towards those in need. Fiona Prine and her sons continue to operate and expand the reach of John’s independent record label, Oh Boy Records.
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[@soozidarling5629]

My dad died in February. When planning his memorial service, I went through his playlists to start making a playlist for the memorial. When I opened up the app, this was the last song he had listened to. It took me three months to work up the courage to listen to it. I was expecting it to be a sad song, and instead was greeted with a joyful song about enjoying things and forgiving people. Which is exactly the kind of thing Dad would have wanted for us. I'm so glad this was the last song he chose to listen to. It feels like it was his way of saying he'll be okay. I miss him so much. Tonight, I'm having a cocktail of vodka and ginger ale. Here's to you pops.

[@An-Astral-Plane]

He would want you to celebrate his life. Sorry for your loss.

[@jehovahuponyou]

AND HERE'S TO YOU SOOZI - THAT WAS A WONDERFUL STORY - LORD BLESS!!!!!!!

[@dale9493]

I wish I could heart your comment. My dad was born February 29th and he died January the month before he turned 40. He was a leap year baby so that year was going to be extra special we thought. His attitude was at least as happy as this song was. He had a terminal illness but never once did he make it a part of our lives. Our Dad was our dad and we knew he had a ticking time bomb but we didn't know when and he treated it as if he would always be there but gave us so much in the time he had.. He was a huge music person and music even made it to his headstone. He died in 1988. During his funeral I had to leave because I HAD to be anywhere but there. My aunt walked with me in my yard while playing Pink Floyd. I had also lost a sister . She was 15 and had gotten meningitis. All of a sudden. She felt ill and within the weekend she died. When she died my father could not go to her funeral. It was too much and he also walked the yard we lived during her funeral.

[@petejohnston5375]

When I go to heaven (God willing) I'm gonna tell my Dad I I've been missing him so much and we're gonna have a a double shot of fine Irish whiskey to start things off... Love you Mom and Dad, the two of you are my only Heroes

[@terrymckenzie8786]

Vodka and ginger ale, and celebrate👍

[@AI-mg3hy]

My mom passed 3 days ago. It's 4 am and I've been sitting up all night listening to old songs she loved. I know John Prine was one of her favorites, and this one popped up in my feed. This guy's making some complicated tears come out right now. What a storyteller.

[@Larissa-dt6nc]

I listen to this when I'm missing my dad... he passed due to covid july 24th. gives me happy tears instead of sad. Im here at least once a week. 🙏

[@desmondbuckley2075]

So sorry about your mom,truly love lasts forever, she and John are having a blast right now enjoying each other's company singing and laughing, spirits never die

[@Itsa6stringthang]

Hey man, sorry...

[@hb91]

Sincere condolonces may you get thru these next few months with peace n comfort n Lil love from above God bless

[@kevinmercer5111]

In 2019 my mom was killed in a car wreck five days before Christmas. The good Lord and John Prine’s music are about the only things that got me through those dark days. May our moms Rest In Peace.

[@Remembrancer]

He didn’t write this song for himself. He wrote it for us, so we’d be able to deal with his passage.

[@edpowers2286]

Yes, and also so we would live life to the fullest while we are still here.

[@douglaspuett1900]

Funny, I’ve always felt that all of his songs were for us, just us. Since 1971 🤠

[@susanmruk13]

@@douglaspuett1900 He wrote them for us because he couldn't hold it all inside himself

[@scundoalex]

Damn. It sure does feel that way. This song gives me a smile, a belly laugh, and more than a few tears. Thank you John. Hope when it's my time, it's as wonderful as you described it. RIP.

[@MM-zs7ir]

I'll join him in that 9 mile long cigarette.

[@joekopsick1540]

"More blessings than one man can stand" is damn right. This guy brought so much joy to people through his music and his stories

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Phone our creators now to make this planet a better place this is the only way to awakening!🤠🤠Mother Father of all creation is here in physical flesh and playing this video to reach out to u reading this message! Mom and Dad have worked every moment since creation to meet us!!!! Phone home in these urgent and wondrous moments Mom Dad love you and have been humanity's life support every moment! Giving life energies to life!!!!! Luna

[@winott8417]

Hang in there, John. Heaven can wait a while longer.

[@carolk6697]

Oh my god yes

[@dustinstevenson7704]

Fuck man. I’m so scared.

[@winott8417]

Dustin Stevenson, I hear you.

[@fredcirillo]

Fuck COVID

[@Timberbanktunes]

I am with you all. Fight this John!

[@seanmeisner3190]

Maybe John Prine has never been a big star, but he's never been anything less than a colossal talent. He's made this old world a better place.

[@abbyhayduke4347]

AMEN!

[@jamescain3448]

You know him and I know him that is what John wants

[@JHBGLen]

Proud to be a member of the same species.

[@TheHans42]

He even has a lot of fans in the Netherlands. He must be abig star.

[@tinydancercindy]

Love this song!

[@augustmoon5596]

Mom Transcended Dec 23, 2018. This song found me a few days after her service for the first time. John was our guy. Anytime we rode together..She would have the CD Ready to go. And we would sing. Just like when I was a kid. This one helped me so damn much. I laughed till I cried. She had metastatic Lung cancer and quit smoking. So She Definitely Smoke a Cigarette 9 miles long.. probably 2😂. She sent me a message this morning..and this song popped right back in my head. It's fitting that He moved on shortly after. She still sings with me. Damn I miss our laughing till we need inhailers.. We talked every single day for hours about the dumbest shit..Love &Hugs to all of you who know. And to all of you who dont. Treasure Every Single Second Like we did. ❤

[@paulkethman248]

God speed John. Save me a a table at the Tree of Forgiveness.

[@holly4125]

Well-said!

[@willythewave]

Amen

[@balerjohnson3099]

I would like to reserve a table there myself ..well said Paul

[@dilligaf1009]

I'll get the next round, but not yet.

[@orosenkrantz]

Paul Kethman Me too.

[@larrybachmusic]

"This old man is goin' to town..." Heartbroken.

[@TheMnimatt]

Im out here in NC drinking whiskey and listening to John's music. Were gonna miss him until our own time comes

[@petedaewin329]

So Glad He’s Up There Reunited with All That Family That He Missed So Much!! No More Suffering and No More Pain like he was enduring down here!! Sad that he was robbed of his “Right to Try” out of another persons Hatred. But Gods Ways are not ours and I’m sure Johns Livin It Up!!

[@shanerowe5289]

First time I have heard this song and it is impossible to listen without a smile on your face and a sadness in your heart.RIP JP

[@virginialawler7725]

@@TheMnimatt Just saw your post. In Raleigh, 7/19/20. 81 now, still missing John Prine, and will as long as I live. Thankful for so much of his music on You Tube. "Hello in There" playing...again...right now. "Sam Stone" next.

[@AmyAnnLand]

RIP to a pure legend. I hope you're resting easy, smoking a cigarette and drinking a cocktail.

[@martyharris4905]

You're there now John. From all your fans...have one on us!!

[@JohnnieTaylor-ch2ky]

He was one of the most under-rated performers. I love this song.

[@lamars2486]

He was the real deal,,maybe Goodman and he can send a new song into the universe 😊

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Phone our creators now to make this planet a better place this is the only way to awakening!🤠🤠Mother Father of all creation is here in physical flesh and playing this video to reach out to u reading this message! Mom and Dad have worked every moment since creation to meet us!!!! Phone home in these urgent and wondrous moments Mom Dad love you and have been humanity's life support every moment! Giving life energies to life!!!!! Luna

[@kevinelson2056]

I’ve only recently discovered John and his music and I’m hooked! Haven’t heard a song that I dislike and I’m pretty sure that I won’t! Wish I’d discovered him sooner 😢

[@stefanomagaddino6868]

" When I get to Heaven " was the first song I listened to after hearing of Johns death. This Viet Nam vet isn't too proud to admit that I was sitting there laughing and crying at the same time. Love you, John.

[@katmarie5607]

Stefano Magaddino ❤️

[@robfroese8151]

❤️

[@stefanomagaddino6868]

@@katmarie5607 Thanks, Kat. Love right back to you too.

[@stefanomagaddino6868]

@@robfroese8151 Thanks, Rob. Semper Fi.

[@DrDespicable]

No shame in THAT reaction - you fly that flag!

[@jonkeith7665]

Cash once said "John Prine is 24 years old and writes songs like he's 240 years old!"

[@johnhill9263]

Have a good journey

[@johnhill9263]

Gone but not forgotten John dale

[@RHForbesJr426]

Jon - to give credit where credit's due, Kris Kristofferson was the first one to say that about JP. Cash may have repeated it (and it's certainly worth repeating many times), but Kristofferson said it first.

[@CRyan-iz3wr]

I think it was first said about Leon Redbone by Bob Dillon.

[@janicebieber4722]

Forbes yeah just heard it in an interview. All good.

[@johncuriel310]

I absolutely love that you can hear baby noises in the background of this song

[@keithschmidt6418]

Some good comments here, i believe John Prine wrote this song because it's how he felt and what he believed, and if anyone felt the same and it made them happy, he was happy and if you listened and didn't like it l, i doubt he could care less. RIP. Mr Prine.

[@josephburkhardt9648]

John, enjoy your vodka and ginger ale and your 9 mile long cigarette. The world will miss you.

[@HelenWheels9]

Ask for a Handsome Johnny when you want a vodka with ginger ale.

[@josephburkhardt9648]

@@HelenWheels9 When the Bars open, I'll do Just that.

[@googleuser2874]

I hope he found his mom and his dad and his mom's sisters.

[@josephburkhardt9648]

@@googleuser2874 I also hope he found good old brother Doug and cousin Jackie cutting up a rug.

[@ronflippen9135]

Sit down with Sam Stone. And they're wont find that hole in daddy's arm where all his courage n money went . How much you want to bet J.P.

[@carlryan3936]

Stood at the back door in Missoula, Montana waiting to get a John Prine autograph but didn’t see him. I’m 75 years old and normally wouldn’t walk across the street to watch Jesus build a pyramid so?.

[@ethanrudoy2618]

I won’t say RIP John because I know he’s not resting right now. He’s in heaven right now drinking vodka smoking a 9 mile long cigarette and hanging out with his family, he’s busy hosting the tree of forgiveness, He’s with his band playing for god, and most of all he’s gunna kiss that pretty girl. We miss you John.

[@udiclays]

This is for all of those grieving in the comment section: no one ever truly dies. Your loved one is present, talk to them, they will talk back within their own capacity. That may be though the remembrance of a song, the appearance of a butterfly, or even finding a penny with their birth year or something along those lines. They are here helping you move mountains. Try to think of them as part of your spiritual team of protection.

[@blindjohn2969]

John’s drinking a vodka and Ginger ale with his mom and dad “i miss them all like crazy”

[@idigdaytona4478]

and smoking a cigarette that's 9 miles long !

[@carolyndice2425]

Blind John Nothing but tears from me today. ❤️

[@moleratical7634]

first celebrity that I've ever cried over.

[@ivanscountrymusicandcars2357]

Bless their little hearts.

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Phone our creators now to make this planet a better place this is the only way to awakening!🤠🤠Mother Father of all creation is here in physical flesh and playing this video to reach out to u reading this message! Mom and Dad have worked every moment since creation to meet us!!!! Phone home in these urgent and wondrous moments Mom Dad love you and have been humanity's life support every moment! Giving life energies to life!!!!! Luna

[@carlpop2324]

If Thomas Aquinas heard this song, he would say it is proof of the existence of God.

[@marcuscato9083]

The 6th proof.

[@edpowers2286]

Well said Carl.

[@barrygioportmorien1]

Yesterday we lost Toby Keith, I hope John Prine will meet him at the golden gates, and they will have a cocktail, Vodka and ginger ale, together. RIP Toby and John.

[@edicamon8486]

The whole world has lost a true human being. RIP John.

[@MapleMadness09]

Rest in peace, John. Enjoy that 9 mile long cigarette. Legends don't die, just hit play.

[@RDFannin3]

This Christian thinks that is one of the best descriptions of the great future we have. Thank you Mr. Prine. I'd like to play bass in your heavenly rock'n roll band

[@danp3me]

Thank You God for blessing us with John Prine. Thank you John for sharing your blessing with us. I pray for peace and comfort to John's Family & friends.

[@spookyscastle7269]

Woke up with a tear this morning. Didnt understand what was up untill i checked the news. Have a ball sir, you've been waiting.

[@bdoyle733]

Never been a big star? Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, in interviews years apart listed him as in the top three musicians they went to when they were looking for inspiration

[@andrewrosenow4948]

Such a great song writer and performer

[@CapnLan]

@Daniel Stetson They played and roomed together traveling on gigs.

[@ivanscountrymusicandcars2357]

That does not mean he was a big star. It just means they liked him and looked to him for inspiration.

[@emotionalfish1181]

I read him and Dylan would go bowling every decade, RIP

[@CelestialWoodway]

He was good but not a big star. There is a difference.

[@hootenanny58]

Who can hardly imagine one man making millions of people reflective, kind and mainly happy? For all these years? I don't have to imagine that at all. I just say, "Yeah, John Prine does that." Been binge watching and binge listening and binge strumming John's songbook all week. Get well John. Peace and patience brother.

[@johnlamb2754]

I cannot begin to understand the emotions John's wife feels when she plays this album after John's passing,love,pride, devotion and so many more memories,God bless you John.

[@Ahamm111]

Joy

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Phone our creators now to make this planet a better place this is the only way to awakening!🤠🤠Mother Father of all creation is here in physical flesh and playing this video to reach out to u reading this message! Mom and Dad have worked every moment since creation to meet us!!!! Phone home in these urgent and wondrous moments Mom Dad love you and have been humanity's life support every moment! Giving life energies to life!!!!! Luna

[@michaelanderson5747]

You filled my life with songs of truth, glory and love and I will be forever grateful, thank you John Prine.

[@luzhusband]

Heaven gained another angelic voice tonight.

[@nickhill8612]

John, Kenny Rogers Tom Petty and everyone else we lost. They're just singing laughing and telling stories to each other now.

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Phone our creators now to make this planet a better place this is the only way to awakening!🤠🤠Mother Father of all creation is here in physical flesh and playing this video to reach out to u reading this message! Mom and Dad have worked every moment since creation to meet us!!!! Phone home in these urgent and wondrous moments Mom Dad love you and have been humanity's life support every moment! Giving life energies to life!!!!! Luna

[@maggiemichalowski3756]

Rest in peace Mr Prine 💔 we howled at the full moon tonight to mourn your passing. 😢

[@tracymcdumpy799]

"When I die let my ashes float down the green river" -RIP and smoke that 9 mile long cigarette for all of us.

[@jackrussell5938]

I remember standing in a field in Somerset Kentucky with 12,000 other people listening to John sing this song,... man was it awesome!

[@jjarco]

Hang in there buddy, everyone want's to go to heaven but no one wants to go tonight

[@SuperKanich]

Enjoy that cocktail, John...rest in peace❤️

[@hanswanker1283]

@@SuperKanich And enjoy that cigarette old friend. RIP

[@peggybaxley4774]

Didn’t sleep much last night. Had John Prine playing softly in the background. Thoughts and prayers for John and family.

[@katherinehunter9526]

Yeah ,me too. My prayers go out to John and you. Peace, love and health be with you Brother ✌💞🎶🙏🇨🇦KEH

[@StanFrantz]

I can't stop my eyes from tearing up since I heard he was sick days ago. Please god don't take this man and his genius from us yet.

[@lentilgoddess]

same

[@katherinehunter9526]

Rest in Peace John Prine. My heart is breaking with the news that you've passed away. Been listening to you Kenny Rogers and Bill Withers and Tragically Hip for the last few weeks now. My prayers go out to John's wife Fiona and family. Peace, love and health be with all of you. ✌💞🌹🎶🙏 KEH 🇨🇦

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Phone our creators now to make this planet a better place this is the only way to awakening!🤠🤠Mother Father of all creation is here in physical flesh and playing this video to reach out to u reading this message! Mom and Dad have worked every moment since creation to meet us!!!! Phone home in these urgent and wondrous moments Mom Dad love you and have been humanity's life support every moment! Giving life energies to life!!!!! Luna

[@gregmarthaler3754]

How’s Heaven, John? I bet better than advertised...

[@howardlemaster8454]

We need more of this heart felt music! It's life, and God wats us to sing His praises and to make a joyful noise!

[@leovisser4042]

We know that he’s up there now smoking a Cigarette That’s 9 Miles Long, Rest In Peace John

[@robertchappell3916]

You know that's true

[@weswolever7477]

Then he’ll kiss a pretty girl

[@Steppenwolf27]

No. There's nothing after death. No 9-mile cigarettes, no pretty girls to kiss. It's nothing. That's why death sucks. I miss John Prine as much as the rest of you do, but believing in fairy tales is not going to help us get through this.

[@weswolever7477]

Matthew Raiche Go chase a squirrel

[@Steppenwolf27]

@@weswolever7477 Sorry, man. I'm just being realistic. Sometimes reality doesn't make people feel good.

[@plan_r4005]

I’ll look forward to seeing his rock n roll band when I get there

[@AndyTN3]

John has shaken God's hand.

[@mikedickman7210]

God says. " it's an honor to have you on board."

[@yourturn777]

& he has found that he does not need that cigarette? self-prayer😊

[@kilgoretrout4707]

There's not many songs that can bring me to tears, but most of them are John Prine songs and definitely this one does today.

[@LittleLargeMouth]

Crying tonight

[@AJ-ii6fu]

I’ve taught classes about you, Kilgore. Nice to meet you.

[@moonlitme]

John Prine and Tom Waits...

[@TheCandleman51]

"Those syphilitic parasitics" I think John Prine is the greatest !!!

[@jonbishop3541]

45 year old grown an and I just cried on the way home from work..The world is going to miss you John! RIP 💔

[@trainsntile]

Same here! You aren't human if you don't cry once in a while!!

[@landyachtfan79]

Guess you're finally there, writing & singing with the angels, John. May you forever rest in the sweetest peace.

[@gorke9889]

Last night i was crying when i heard that John had passed and then I put on this song and it made me picture him up there in heaven and it made me realize that this song was probably meant as a comfort. We'll miss you John.

[@myrapearson6263]

John just lost his battle with c-19. My heart is broken.

[@hippydippy]

We just lost an American Classic. This old place will be a lot sadder without you John. This cocktails for you brother...

[@badtux]

John missed his brother Doug, who died in 2012 of liver cancer after a career as a Chicago cop. I guess John's gonna get to see Doug again, when he gets to Heaven.

[@janicebieber4722]

Thank-you for not saying cigarette. HAPPY EASTER✌🙏🙏💔💛💚

[@TheDesotojoe]

Who could hate this? My God folks... Lighten up Francis.

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

Lighten up Francis huh? I remember that one. I've had not a lot of interest in cigarettes but I have kissed a girl I didn't know in the bar. It was good for both of us I'm guessing. I haven't been in a bar in twenty years. I could have married a number of women but I never married any of them. So it was all fair. Bless their hearts. Good art work.

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Phone our creators now to make this planet a better place this is the only way to awakening!🤠🤠Mother Father of all creation is here in physical flesh and playing this video to reach out to u reading this message! Mom and Dad have worked every moment since creation to meet us!!!! Phone home in these urgent and wondrous moments Mom Dad love you and have been humanity's life support every moment! Giving life energies to life!!!!! Luna

[@craigclark4093]

Hey John, for 44 years your lyrics and humor have kept me rolling through this life. Would not have been the same without you! You’ve pulled through a lot and can pull through this too! I’ll keep playing you on my old guitar and thinking of you and your family. Thanks for being a part of mine.

[@khweaver5038]

The best thing to come from Chicago (along with Steve Goodman). THANKS!

[@kelseya770]

I hope you found all your family, and I hope you've got that cocktail in your hand, John. We're gonna miss you down here though.

[@michaelmathieson5792]

John I hope you and your mom and dad, brother Doug, cousin Jackie and your mom's sisters are all rejoicing in heaven I'll look you up when I get there. Thanks for the great music

[@daviddavidson8050]

Johnny Prine was an absolute original! God rest his soul. 🇺🇸🗽🦅🙏💙💪😇🤠

[@100perdido]

Years back somebody signed the guest book at John's website and said, "The last quarter of the 20th century wouldn't have been worth living without John Prine".

[@stevetodd1559]

We'll miss you, John. God Speed.

[@charlesfreudemann3862]

My dad would always play Prine when we were little, usually on our way to our camping trips. I couldn’t stand the sound. He was just some old geezer that my dad listened to. But I some point when I grew into my teenage years. Maybe because I started listening to the words instead of tuning out. Then out of nowhere I was convinced John was my favorite artist. I am 21 now and my sweet girlfriend got me tickets to my first concert on may 23rd for his Louisville concert. I am heartbroken I couldn’t see him before he passed. But i am blessed to know a wonderful artist. I hope his family are okay, just one request for them, please don’t bury him down in the cold cold ground!

[@nickhill8612]

Hey your not alone because I was the same way. Now that I'm a little older and hopefully a little wiser I love it and yes I even like county music.

[@connorblake7487]

His Wikipedia says “In accordance with Prine's wishes as expressed in his song "Paradise", half of his ashes were spread in Kentucky's Green River. The other half were buried next to his parents in Chicago.” I hope that’s true. Having a cocktail tonight for ole Prine.

[@andrewmccallum9943]

Same for me, I remember my dad dragging my sister and I somewhere. And I remember “I got rocks in my pockets and dirt in my shoes”. I’m now 36 and John Prine is a huge part of my life. Thanks dad...

[@nickhill8612]

@@andrewmccallum9943 Great memories.

[@sfcsabo1319]

Charles Freudemann My Dad loved John Prine as well. My first live concert was 20 years ago in Fort Worth, TX at the Bass City Music Hall. Buckwheat Zydeco opened for him and when they were finished, John Prine came on and all I wanted to do was drink beer and tell stories with him. So sad he passed and you didn’t get to see him. My Dad passed away a few years ago and I know they’re hanging out...pickin and a grinnin’ lol

[@perronu]

How can 477 people not like this? wtf is there not to like? people have lost their minds... no wait, they've never found their minds in the first place!

[@TheJustinyockey]

It doesn’t matter what you say or post some people just have to be negative god bless them cause they need it!!!

[@mariandoyle9435]

You are so right what is there not to like going to bring in 2021 with a vodka and ginger ale any recipes

[@kathy-hs6wy]

Aliens man, it's got to be !!

[@Latka.Gravas]

They are bad people that were raised wrong. Don't blame them

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Phone our creators now to make this planet a better place this is the only way to awakening!🤠🤠Mother Father of all creation is here in physical flesh and playing this video to reach out to u reading this message! Mom and Dad have worked every moment since creation to meet us!!!! Phone home in these urgent and wondrous moments Mom Dad love you and have been humanity's life support every moment! Giving life energies to life!!!!! Luna

[@touchyourtaffytoes]

Praying for John Prine.

[@garypruitt4289]

There just aren't many poets left. John you always leave me with a smile on my face. Thank you so very much for being John Prine!

[@kathleenmcwhirter3583]

"a smile on my face" OR "a tear in my eye"...

[@janicebieber4722]

@@kathleenmcwhirter3583 'OR or AND?'

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Phone our creators now to make this planet a better place this is the only way to awakening!🤠🤠Mother Father of all creation is here in physical flesh and playing this video to reach out to u reading this message! Mom and Dad have worked every moment since creation to meet us!!!! Phone home in these urgent and wondrous moments Mom Dad love you and have been humanity's life support every moment! Giving life energies to life!!!!! Luna

[@Momo-mw4ef]

Shake gods hand John. And do everything you described in this song. You were a wonderful man and brought by Chappys to millions condolences to the Prine family he will be missed terribly

[@barbaramurphy1337]

And all of heaven is dancing to John Prine tonight!❤️❤️❤️

[@ukbbqmansmokin7972]

Anyone that is a JP fan should be voting daily at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Tell all your friends and neighbors. JP should be getting the recognition he deserves. Who the heck is LLCoolJ anyway? Good grief

[@lildeena1]

UKBBQMAN Smokin RR HoF is a joke did they even let Frampton in yet?

[@yourturn777]

JP DONT NEED THIS

[@janicebieber4722]

Duck the rock and roll hall of fame. They always did have bad timing.

[@CactusThorn]

Just heard the sad news of John Prine passing. So, so sad. Stay safe everyone. God bless us all. My first boyfriend played a pretty good Sam Stone so long ago.

[@maryirenemaclean2745]

Heaven’s gain is our loss! Rip John Prine.

[@bvaage103]

RIP. I had the privilege of seeing him just months ago on the Tree of Forgiveness tour.

[@CactusThorn]

It’s not your when yet John. You’ve got to fight the good fight one more time with all of us behind you. Bless you and you’re loved ones. Peace.

[@bearteeka4782]

I believe you're doing just that, beloved Mr. Prine.

[@GramboBSG]

The first time I heard of John Prine he sang a on a little song called Sweet Suzanne. I knew most the other singers in Buzzin Cousins but not JP. Later when Napster was big I listened to a TON of his music. What a great song writer singer and comedian. No one can make you laugh and cry like this guy.

[@brianclaire4348]

Mr JP, you made me cry when you were here and now when you ain’t. Thank you for thousands of hours of my favorite music listening. Since 1972!

[@awkipintee]

This is so beautiful...guess we grew old together buddy, like railway tracks that never meet. Thanks for this, it’s a nice way to look back & a good way to move forward. Your songs have kept everything in the right perspective for decades now and I’ve enjoyed all of them. 🙏

[@imannonymous7707]

That was a cool comment , i respect that , i feel that way too

[@charleybarley914]

We grew old together like railway track that never met....damn that sounds like a john prine lyric

[@genez429]

My pastor often told us the Lord has a sense of humor, and even showed us some passages where it was evident. Now, I can just picture John standing before the Lord. The Lord instantly makes John to feel comfortable. And, with a Divine sly smile, begins to pull out from a pocket a nine mile long cigarette...

[@freddyfedora8544]

"I wanna see all my mama's sisters, 'cause that's where all the love starts I miss 'em all like crazy, bless their little hearts." Ain't it the truth? I was blessed to get to have seven of them around. p.s. love the kazoo!

[@janicebieber4722]

Thank-you for hearing the whole song and not the cigarette(again!)😇HAPPY EASTER✌🙏🙏🙏💔💙💚💛🧡

[@timothycartin6896]

as soon as i turned on john prines station after his passing this came on. I had never heard it. it touched me.

[@ivannovotny4552]

John is a national treasure and true legend. Artist of substance.... a real deal. Many thanks for sharing/posting.

[@jacicrimmccrary]

Sadly, John left us today after contracting the CoronaVirus-19 and spending 12 days on a ventilator! Fortunately, we've seen him performing several times in the past, including during this past November 2019 at his inaugural All the Best Fest in the Dominican Republic. We will miss him greatly and are deeply saddened by today's news!

[@TannerPetersonMusic]

Rest easy John, I'm 21 years old and I discovered your music as a teenager. Absolutely heartbroken to hear about the news of your passing, although I'm still very grateful to have come across your music so early while you were still alive.

[@freddurbin9106]

R.I.P. John I found out a little too late, I just happened to go on U-Tube and I ran across John Playing.and singing your songs. Your so down to Earth. How could anyone not love your music. I have been listing to Country and Folk Music all my life. I used to listen to the Grand Ole Opery every Saturday night, never missed a show.

[@spl4ttack]

I'm 9, and I love this song so much cuz my mom listens to it with me

[@treespirit2000]

Bless your heart, Tanner. You're already a wise man.

[@RandyMiller-tx5cz]

Best music I have ever heard and that's. That thank you JOHN PRINE

[@Dave-rf6eg]

No one will ever replace John.what an original.Im blessed to have found him

[@VickiHutchinson-so2gn]

Why do i love the cartoon John prine even more lmao😂

[@saltydog139]

John Prine is a National treasure.

[@julieadams9334]

A beautiful soul and a national treasure

[@timflynn6386]

I didn’t know of John until his passing unfortunately. My favorite John Prine song is always the next one I hear

[@coquicolor5568]

So, John Prine finally did it. Lots of music, drinks, and cigarettes going on in heaven now.

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Phone our creators now to make this planet a better place this is the only way to awakening!🤠🤠Mother Father of all creation is here in physical flesh and playing this video to reach out to u reading this message! Mom and Dad have worked every moment since creation to meet us!!!! Phone home in these urgent and wondrous moments Mom Dad love you and have been humanity's life support every moment! Giving life energies to life!!!!! Luna

[@LazilyDiligent]

I love it! The “tree of forgiveness” has such an optimistic feel to it. John may be known for sad songs, but he sure knows how to bring a smile to your face.

[@garrygarrison5092]

Even when the tears roll from my eyes

[@linnzeelastname7653]

If you're not smiling and tapping your feet to this song then my friend you're doing it wrong 😊

[@donaldzackson1765]

i must be doin it right then

[@hamilll9444]

WHAT A SONG.ONLY A GENIUS SONGWRITER CAN WRITE AND SING AS HE DOES.R.I.P

[@ignacioviverosjr4105]

to the 296 🖕

[@otineb5]

The late John Prine was a masterful songwriter. And now that he's in heaven he'll be able to entertain God and the Angels, forever.

[@100perdido]

This is Sunday, March 29. We are all getting the news that John is in critical condition with the Corona Virus. Fiona has it too but so far she is doing ok. Please pray for John and Fiona.

[@crisisactor420]

RIP

[@100perdido]

@@crisisactor420 "There's a rainbow of babies draped over the grave yard. Where all the deal sailors wait for their brides. And the cold bitter snow has swallowed each grass blade. Where the salt from their tears washed out with the tide".

[@ringodingo]

RIP John. Kiss that pretty girl on the tilt-a-whirl.

[@extraordinaryacoustics8424]

We’ll keep on singing your songs til we get to shake your hamd up there, John. xxx

[@Catchie101]

Lets all sing this song together. All artists want to leave a legacy, only some can. John Prine can and did and his music will continue to inspire others for generations.

[@sarahpair6798]

Welcome home, John. Keep the porch light on for us!

[@Bryan-zh6mz]

John Prine, one of the most underrated musicians who kept our neighbors up while we kept partying away! Grandpa was a carpenter ( mine was), Please don't bury me, Sam Stone, Illegal Smile, anything off the Sweet Revenge album, the list goes on....Hang in there John, you haven't written one about how much Disco sucked yet! Looking at my torn and tattered Sweet Revenge album how I wish I had a turn table, the scratches in it reminds me of a better time. Thank you John and please get well

[@edie9330]

Rip John, I'm sure you're in heaven right now. Having a vodka ( sorry, didn't have ginger ale on hand ) as a salute to you and all your great music, been a fan forever. Thank you, Godspeed John.

[@tracylemme1375]

We have lost John, but his spirit, his poetry, and sense of humor will be with us as long as we have these electrical devices. We however will not have any more creations by John. My prayers are with you Fiona and family. I think you lost a wonderful man. Did he get that cigarette that’s nine miles long? We will never know.

[@janicebieber4722]

He's over that cigarette.

[@kimbowman5320]

You are there now. Kiss that pretty girl on a tilt-a-whirl. Rest in Peace dear buddy.

[@paulscott8553]

Thanks John, playing this song on loop tonight with a cocktail - a vodka and ginger ale. Gonna miss you like crazy.

[@walkonby100]

can't help myself, playing all of his songs right now blasted as high as I can. Sending all my love to you John!!

[@katherinehunter9526]

I'm with you. May prayers go out to you John. Be well. Heaven can Wait. Peace, love and health be with you all. ✌💞🎶🙏 KEH 🇨🇦

[@walkonby100]

@@katherinehunter9526 my daughter caught me crying and I tried so hard to explain to her how much his music had impacted me as a young person. She gets it.

[@LazyIRanch]

@@walkonby100 My son saw me crying yesterday and asked, "Oh no, who is it?" He knows well my love for John Prine. I have sung along with John for his entire 27 years. I sang his songs when I rocked him as a baby. He even has his favorite Prine songs, like "Space Monkey" and "Jesus, The Missing Years". I saw him blinking back some tears, too.

[@walkonby100]

@@LazyIRanch I just know there will be new fans of John's down the road.

[@chrismiller4992]

They're playing here, too

[@JackieBlue12]

When it’s my time, I can’t wait to meet you, John. I saw you when you were first starting out at a small venue in Memphis, and I’ve never forgotten it. God bless you, and I’ll hug you instead of shake your hand when I get there!

[@aaronz9410]

This song just shows how much at peace John was at his death.