John Prine - In Spite of Ourselves - In Spite of Ourselves

John Prine and Iris DeMent singing "In Spite of Ourselves" off of John's 1999 album, "In Spite of Ourselves"
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Lyrics:
She don't like her eggs all runny
She thinks crossin' her legs is funny
She looks down her nose at money
She gets it on like the Easter Bunny
She's my baby, I'm her honey
I'm never gonna let her go
He ain't got laid in a month of Sundays
Caught him once and he was sniffin' my undies
He ain't too sharp but he gets things done
Drinks his beer like it's oxygen
He's my baby, I'm his honey
I'm never gonna let him go
In spite of ourselves we'll end up a-sittin' on a rainbow
Against all odds, honey we're the big door-prize
We're gonna spite our noses right off of our faces
There won't be nothin' but big ol' hearts dancin' in our eyes
She thinks all my jokes are corny
Convict movies make her horny
She likes ketchup on her scrambled eggs
Swears like a sailor when she shaves her legs
She takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'
I'm never gonna let her go
He's got more balls than a big brass monkey
A whacked-out weirdo and a love bugged junkie
Sly as a fox crazy as a loon
Payday comes and he's a-howlin' at the moon
He's my baby, I don't mean maybe
I'm never gonna let him go
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.
Though he was born in Maywood, Illinois, in 1946, John declared himself “pure Kentuckian” throughout his life. His parents, Willian and Verna, were natives of Paradise, Kentucky. The family would spend summers there in Muhlenberg County, where John listened to bluegrass music and studied the guitar styles of country music heroes Doc Watson and Merle Travis with his older brother, Dave.
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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[@dustinbaker3354]

My wife of 30+ yrs. is struggling with late stage Alzheimer's and gets very sad at times. This song puts a big smile on her face every time we sing along with it. As impaired as she is she still gets most of the words right. I've got her in home care with me and the words "never gonna let her go" have a special meaning for us! Thanks

[@robertgrant6036]

Mr &Mrs. Baker ...God Bless the 2 of you🤗 robby

[@BradBrunstetter]

I admire your love and passion for your wife. not sure if you are aware but I just read a study about music therapy. My oldest daughter has Down syndrome and 50%+ of people with Down syndrome will experience early onset dementia/Alzheimer's. They've been able to prove the brain plaque build up doesnt affect the area of music memory. so those memories. those moments. she remembers them with you. Keep playing this special song and hold on as long as possible. Good luck to you and your wife.

[@davidapple8047]

God bless the both of you. That's a terrible dieses.. Just keep playing it and loving her..

[@Rvns556]

I work in a large ER in a big city & know a small piece of what you’re going through. Truly a heartbreaking disease. I hope your wife is truly happy in her mind & remembers you till the end of time. . Much love to you & your wife.

[@dustinbaker3354]

@@BradBrunstetter Roberta passed away last month still in our own home and under the care of a remarkable home hospice team. This little song was one of the last pieces of music to put a smile on her tired face. My thanks to John Prine.

[@johnstephenson805]

In 2003 John called me at my apartment in Indy and said he was in his Honolulu hotel room waiting to do a concert. He said he heard we were both cancer survivors from my daughter and I said yes. He asked my favorite song and I said Paradise. he said for me to listen while he put the phone down. Then he sang the long version of it for me and asked me “How was that?” I said I’m sorry man but I’m crying too much to talk but thanks is not enough to say. Once again John, thanks to you for making my day! A fan forever!

[@psychicbink4492]

That is awesome! I can imagine that's a moment you'll never forget

[@robertgrant6036]

Awesome!😁

[@spcalkinsxml]

beautiful

[@kingkoolaide9722]

Thanks for sharing proves he is not just a clever song writer but understands a song can take you to a better place in hard times if even for a couple of minutes

[@graham2631]

Wow! But he was that kind of guy.

[@ericwickman920]

A group of Swedish lads and an Aussie lass lead me here.

[@hadrianaugustus6448]

amy and sebas did a great cover. really love them both.

[@barrymore87]

yep

[@countfoff8664]

Great taste they had

[@drasvader1]

Viagra boys? Lol

[@danielwalters2971]

You wouldn't even know it was a cover song either. It's kind of in tune with their style of music.

[@idicula1979]

Isn’t this the most sweetest song ever. We’re not perfect, but the way we fit ourselves like puzzle pieces is one of the joys of this world.

[@richardbuchanan1555]

Yes musical art like this is one reason why love is still real. Real talk, real life shit and people that show it. We're going to spite our noses right off of our faces

[@charleshoward5716]

Well said!

[@treyfaber705]

Me and my wife sang this at our wedding... The perfect love song RIP John. You left the place better than you found it.

[@aidandillon5515]

Good the more that remember john the better

[@gavrilopricip11]

It played at my dad's wedding too ! The perfect love song

[@stephenpage5957]

Would love to meet you guys 👍

[@RutabagaMac]

I'm 25 and my fiance is 27. We both love classic rock and most music from the 60s-80s. He played this in the car two days ago. And I cried so hard from the accuracy. When we get married, I told him I wanted to sing this at our wedding. They don't make music like they this anymore. With meaning. That's for sure.

[@raybroom7976]

@@RutabagaMac I love this comment

[@Ember-Rodriguez]

My dad just passed away on Thursday. This was the song my mom and dad would play every road trip we took and to annoy me and my sisters. Was a range of emotions to be half singing half crying this to my dad as he passed away. I can never express the meaning this song has to me

[@tinaleeth2707]

Bless you xox

[@TheFruitBats]

Ember Rodriguez what a great story. Thank you for sharing.

[@rexraw5067]

100% tears rolling down to a smile

[@rajaraihan3186]

RIP, hopefully you can piss your kids off someday with the same tune

[@intercat4907]

From a grouchy, old buttoned-up guy: "Young lady" ...: ... "half-crying a song" is one of the prettiest pieces of poetry I have heard in a while, and I will use it. You won't ever get any royalties but I'll thank you every time.

[@markwolfshohl6562]

I am today nominating this as “The Official song for Married Couples in Rural America” Y’all with me?

[@julieworthmann6886]

Hell Ya!!

[@mamasaurusrex1836]

🙌🏼❤️

[@CliffLewis28]

Mark Wolfshohl Absolutely! ❤️

[@ryanbailey5545]

I like it, think I'll bring it up with the boss!

[@Narbyful]

Tomorrow is our 33rd anniversary, and I plan to post this song to celebrate. It's just too, too perfect.

[@josemorenorahn]

Good night John, safe travels.

[@melissalykins8895]

❤️

[@donnaparker3752]

😢

[@anonymass1]

😢

[@headcold7250]

🤙 What a couple days for earth

[@mymomsglam]

This comment broke my heart.

[@johnmclaren7059]

Dustin , you are truly a caring man , make every second with your beautiful lady and sing this song like no ones listening! My beautiful wife and I sing this one all the time and I can’t help but cry when we do! God bless brother!

[@ChrisWallmeyer]

The chorus makes life worth living 😊

[@benjamintielking7126]

*My unexpected prayer is that "true love" like that will come into my life this year. ~ **#hope*

[@vivlee3840]

Nothing is impossible... 🙏💖

[@jonelder1100]

When all this shits over, we need a big tribute concert for Prine.

[@sunshinedomanico1205]

Absolutely!!!

[@thebergenology8503]

You couldn't be more right

[@1965kid]

This shit is never going to be over. The Democrats will make sure of that!

[@denisesaxon1320]

I agree !

[@Vladie1987]

I feel that 💯

[@suerichardson570]

Had to listen to this. Sobbing like a baby. RIP John! ❤️

[@akm2743]

I’d give up the single life if I could find the guy who wants this as our wedding song.

[@markrichards6863]

We've chosen it. It's my third marriage.

[@FixingCrappyCars]

🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

[@MrSpartacus1970]

Hiya

[@roberte.6892]

Let's get married, baby.

[@johnjordan8345]

Your talkin to him

[@PlaynBass]

John Prine: Rest in Peace April 7, 2020 You wrote the songs that we all knew in our hearts were absolutely true, warts and all.

[@williamsimmons6543]

My wife and I danced to this for our wedding last summer...lifelong fan.. condolences to his family

[@robertbryant379]

I've had the pleasure of knowing John for around 20 years.. We first met at the Boardwalk Cafe in Nashville TN when I was young.. Great man, greater musician.. a true American legend.. everyone should hear his music at least once...Add this to your bucket list...

[@tinaleeth2707]

If he makes it I will find a way to make it happen

[@ChasOnErie]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@drummerjason76]

This is the most amazing song I ever heard! Wow! So rad!

[@Holymakinaw]

This is, without a doubt, the greatest love song I've ever heard. I've loved it for years and I feel better already.

[@brucehutchison5260]

The angels are going to pee a little when you sing this for them.

[@molotovmule6283]

The world didn't deserve this man. Thanks for the music, John. Hope you got the big door prize, whatever it is. Rest easy.

[@gracelynnyeomans8036]

My great grandpa and grandma died last year and every time I hear this song I think of them. I love John prine and all of his music. Thank you John prine

[@jeskohelms8509]

My Bride and I danced to this tune at our wedding, much to the delight and humor of family and friends. Thank you John, may you rest in peace. I hope you are enjoying that cocktail and nine mile long cigarette.

[@sandynocera8264]

My husband and I sing this together. It always puts a smile on my face. So sad to hear of this man's passing. The music world has lost a great singer songwriter. Prayers to his family. 🙏

[@zakbradow1972]

I like to come to the comments to see all the different stories and meanings this song has for so many different people.

[@stilltrying2gopro829]

I swear to god I listened to you all this morning with great spirits of all with what's going on with the world. Then I just found out we lost you just know something pulled me into thinking about you on your last and most beautiful day with us. I'll always love your music when I just need to keep chugging along R.I.P John Prine

[@fredroberts8275]

The perfect wedding and mourning song.

[@weswolever7477]

The perfect love song doesn’t exi.....

[@stuffany84]

I know

[@urmwhatthesigmaa]

Agreed....

[@crowmedicine3890]

❤️

[@levischumacher1761]

I got married on August 26th 2023. We choose this song because this is a real marriage is after a long daym congrats and condolences to all others in the comments

[@brittanylee9420]

April 2020: We need music like this, now more then ever. “Honey we’re the big door prize”

[@keeleyfragosso826]

Brittany Lee so sad he passed today 😭❤️

[@robmoss3871]

Hell ya

[@tmartin555]

May 2022... Yea, what she said

[@motocrosspk]

2023 and Beyond ....... Love and Respect all the way from Pakistan 💚

[@dianemccarthy1628]

Our wedding celebration...it really was one of the greatest parties of all time! I danced every single song the entire night. Everyone still talks about it and especially this wonderful and very funny wedding song we danced to! Thank you, John Prine and Iris Dement! I still love my door prize and will always think of you when we say it to each other! You were the BEST!

[@jamestessman1433]

Rest in peace John, thank you for this and everything else

[@melissariddle1134]

My favorite by him

[@bradcampbell7253]

I expect he and Townes Van zandt are writing songs and singing every night.

[@atticusmcfly]

How am I discovering John Prine this late in life?!?! I mean I'm only 25 but still! This man is brilliant.

[@jimspencer774]

I was 27 when I 1st heard John Prine. That was 44 yrs ago. You have about 75 more yrs to enjoy him. I also recommend some Iz.

[@tmartin555]

@@jimspencer774 Jim I love that you think that life expectancy is 100... God Bless you my brother

[@ronaldneves2711]

Same here!

[@jaduncan57]

Watch the one hour John Prine SOUNDSTAGE PBS special on KZbin. It's amazing.

[@edhelvey]

I first discovered him when I heard him with Nanci Griffith singing his song "The Speed of the Sound of Loneliness" on her 1993 album "Other Voices, Other Rooms". I was also 25 at the time. If you like Iris you'll also like Nanci Griffith if you haven't heard her yet.

[@Zombies4207]

Rip john prine my parents listen to your songs all the time thats why a young one like me knows your lil tunes

[@trishdozier9500]

I’ve heard this song a gazillion times, but it still puts a smile on my face.

[@tommyw7780]

Played this song for my gf now we getting married. Don't know whether to thank you or hate you. RIP brotha.

[@carol-lynnecampbell3870]

In spite of ourselves... we'll end up sittin on a rainbow ... 🥰💯❤

[@jasonpatriquin2596]

There's great songs, and then there's this one.

[@brookedavis4946]

Just heard this at the bar literally yesterday. Saved it instantly and have listened 4 times already. Sitting here singing to it. 🎶 Rest in peace to him and prayers for the family. This is a wonderful song. ❤

[@matthewrousseau3741]

Me and my wife I just married yesterday played this at our wedding as the song when we were walking away from the alter ❤

[@Slowpace68]

Can’t remember how many times I’ve seen this man in concert with my kids and my youngest seen him more then me , was a mailman in the next suburb over all his music GOD BLESS

[@ShurlGates]

Fly high with the angels, John! Thank you for the music. We will have you with us forever.

[@kalebmatthews8336]

Me and my wife played this while we danced at our wedding💜

[@user-zv7zf7ki6c]

Congratulations Sir. May you have many anniversaries coming your way.

[@waltnielsen461]

Poetics of a Time gone by. Yet right here,! and right now! Bless the Prine.....

[@jessicaorear3221]

Our first dance song on the best day of my life!

[@daleestep9518]

Me and my girl love this song because its dam near tells our story

[@tkx86]

this is pure love. NO horse shit, not holes barred.

[@ghruelder3611]

This was our song. I hope she comes back into my life. I want to make her happy again. Please, let me make you happy again. I miss everything.

[@russellbaugher9553]

bought johns' first album '' hello in there'' always gets to me after 50 years gonna miss ya john prine

[@iaintaylor7106]

Such a sad occasion, but just listened to "In Spite of Ourselves" as it reminds me of his humorous side. RIP John, we'll miss you, but your great music will live forever.

[@gary2826]

Imagine having him at a dinner party... funny and so damn intelligent,, and then a song like this!

[@shannadunn4536]

@@gary2826 yes

[@shannadunn4536]

Yes

[@huedho1]

My wife and I never had "our song", until my 30 year old son turned us on to this just recently. - I can't believe I'd never heard it before! - Now my wife and I do have "our song" and both of us randomly just posted it to each other for Valentines Day!❤😉

[@everettevansky9324]

Rest in sweet peace Mr. Prine. We’re all going to miss you.

[@Shadow-bi8ub]

Thanks for all the laughs and tears. Slán abhaile, brother. Safe home, wherever that may be.

[@tkx86]

This song will play at either my wedding or funeral...Just pure...Gorgeous and beyond...

[@jimtocci9125]

*Uploads John Prine *Instantly Popular

[@marlenebuck7065]

Rest In Peace. Thank you for the great music.

[@sardonicsophisticate3974]

Utterly brilliant love song for old married couples!

[@guzgrant]

I’m adopting this song for our anniversary day .

[@jinnyroesch7799]

Man I so love Him and his simplicity! RIP Mr Prune...

[@alfmac7886]

Thank you John & Iris! So many great memories..

[@donnasorila3637]

celebrating 38 years with my husband and this is our go to Karaoke duet song!!! LOVE this.

[@Girl-fk1wf]

What a great song.. Memories of someone .. ❤❤❤

[@gordonretherford5451]

My new favorite song!

[@mitchellc4226]

This album came out the day I was born 23 years ago!

[@oakhenge]

Thank you, John! Rest in our Love!

[@TravelVelocity]

Now he really is sitting on a rainbow. Tell my grandma I said hello ♥️😪

[@Fly_Guy42]

When my parents got married they played this song and tbh Ill be doing random stuff and I've heard it so much that I know all the words

[@TheJmich2001]

Magnificent! Thank you both!....NJ

[@chriscalhoun4342]

This song always brings a tear to my eye.

[@cresscressington714]

Thanks breaking down the walls of country music for me. Rest in peace

[@bloopbloopbloops]

there won't be nothing but big ol' hearts dancing in our eyes

[@duuurs]

❤

[@jakstorm3180]

The love of my life will celebrate this song with me

[@idk-if1bh]

this song in my top favS ever.

[@kh2fan100]

Thank you John for your beauty and humor!

[@allanbrooks65]

Drinkin a bottle of £40 Jura whisky singin' too this with my wife :) what a beautiful memory :)

[@aquababi]

On April 5th it will be three years since my husband died. A year before he chose this song as "our song".

[@mp-tm7yq]

this is my grandma’s favourite song & listening to this makes me miss her

[@MarkSentMe]

Prayers for this man. Get well. I've loved this song for 20 years

[@SageTheRage]

+MarkSentMe Sad to let you know this, but John Pine died on April 7th.

[@justinscriver8913]

RIP John Prine this song brought me to your music

[@jeremytandrews9577]

My wife of more than 20 yrs ask the other day if we could get married again for our anniversary . I shrugged, thought maybe. BUT THIS SONG WILL HAVE TO PLAY!!! (Married On Leap year BTW) 😊

[@peterhoban1722]

Godspeed Sir, thank you for the music

[@danquistberg7492]

I heard the most heartbreaking story on CBC radio about the little 2 year old girl who died from a falling brick hitting her in the head while she sat with her grandmother on a bench in New York. Her father would sing this song as a sort of lullaby. My god it's hard to listen to it without welling up. Such a tragic loss. RIP Greta.

[@CliffLewis28]

Sobbing my eyes out listening to this great song. 😢 RIP John Prine you will be missed, greatly.

[@circeo12]

Me, too, man. Me, too.

[@wjrshepherd10]

RIP, John. Thanks for the music. Man, 2020 SUCKS! 😢😭

[@TRoy-tz4on]

Our first dance at the wedding. ❤

[@AnthonyRodriguez-wc4cy]

You know life sucks when happy music is sad music

[@justeenwade9601]

I heard this song for the first time today. I like it :)

[@musicmomma1870]

Rest in Peace Brother. Thank You for many years of awesome music.

[@bootyjuice87]

Reminds me of my dad. I should call him.

[@watcher1560]

Call your dad, he wants to hear from you 📞❤

[@ryanbareither89]

It doesn't get much better than this

[@Cherraze]

Simple and Truth. RIP to good old country.

[@Jpbyker567]

I've always wanted this as my wedding song. Fantastic writer. Rest in peace.

[@erikolsen1333]

Rest in peace MR Prine you well be missed and remembered fondly

[@danmoore2443]

I absolutely love this song !...John is the legend of a lifetime! Big ol hearts dancing in my eyes such a cool ol sound ... only a genius can do this! ... RIP John !

[@kellyschumacher9002]

Safe journeys and thanks for the music ♥ ♥

[@oliviabaer1726]

i really didn’t even know he died until i read these comments :( i’m sobbing his music was a huge part of my childhood

[@gus_bustafson]

One of my favorite songs, passed down to me from my uncle. He had unfortunately passed in 2012 due to heart transplant rejection. But he loved this song.

[@robertbrigante8681]

God Bless You John P your music will for ever be in our hearts

[@jer-a-my4583]

Safe travels buddy thanks for the golden music you have gave us all..