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

[@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👍

[@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

[@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.

[@Dr.Catacus]

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

[@susanmruk13]

@@Dr.Catacus 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.

[@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. ❤

[@jerryd1813]

My wife passed December 26th 2018. I’m sure she held on till after Christmas so it wouldn’t ruin future holidays.

[@karengoodman1382]

Lost my Mom nine years ago still seems like it was just yesterday John Prine had made me smile and laugh again over the years joy and peace and laughter to everyone

[@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!

[@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!

[@scotteinarj]

Fish sticks.....natl treasure !

[@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!

[@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".

[@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 😢

[@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.

[@winott8417]

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

[@carolk6697]

Oh my god yes

[@winott8417]

Dustin Stevenson, I hear you.

[@fredcirillo]

Fuck COVID

[@Timberbanktunes]

I am with you all. Fight this John!

[@Saralu53]

Yes, heaven can wait. We need you here. Xo

[@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...

[@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.

[@mtndweller55]

My dad just passed on August 10th. He had blood cancer. Had a bone marrow transplant in May that failed. Every complication he could have gotten, he did. From the chemo, from the transplant, from the lack of immune system. He got a booster transplant in June and that also failed. He was living through hell. He had one last chance of trying a third transplant of cord blood, but his liver started failing and the doctor had to take that option off the table. They loaded him up with an extra unit of blood and gave him a life expectancy of 4-5 days. Oddly enough, he seemed happier after hearing that. Knowing that his suffering would soon be over. He was a prine fan for as long as I can remember. We listened to this song several times in those last 4-5 days, along with so many other great Prine songs. He made it to day 6... my dad never was one to follow rules. I have a little peace knowing he is up there helping John with that 9 mile long cigarette... exchanging stories and having a hell of a party. Rest in peace Dad. "If you aren't livin on the edge, you're taking up space" 💗

[@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.

[@martyharris4905]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

What I've heard is no Trucker ever dies he just gets a new Peterbilt .

[@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...

[@ivannovotny4552]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@randysollars5350]

I still get choked up when I hear him sing. He was more than an entertainer. I was crushed when he passed.

[@edwardrichard2561]

When I get to Heaven, I say hello to my mother. Tell her I miss her then we will go see John’s new rock ‘n’ roll band. Rest in peace Mr. Prine

[@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.

[@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

[@michaelanderson5747]

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

[@johncuriel310]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@brendagoodfellow3733]

John I have listened to your wonderful Music since the early part of 1971. And I'll see you at the four way stop Delimia.

[@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

[@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?.

[@plan_r4005]

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

[@AmyAnnLand]

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

[@wealllivetogether5202]

My heart has shattered in 99 pieces, A very good man has left us alone, His body was broken, Yet the words he has spoken, Will comfort our souls, And help us go on. R.I.P. Mr. Prine.

[@tam-tam1only]

VERY WELL SAID MY FRIEND TAKE CARE! AND MAY GOD🕇CONTINUE TO BLESS🕊YOU AND YOUR FAMILY...

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@jvkersey]

Your poetry, your humor and your storytelling will live forever. Let us know when you start that rock and roll band in Heaven. See you at the Tree of Forgiveness. Rest in peace John Prine

[@janicebieber4722]

I love how hysterical he could be n between &b4 songs. Sooooo witty. Thank-you 4 including that part of him.😅🤣😉🙏✌😇🙋‍♀️.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@maggiemichalowski3756]

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

[@saltydog139]

John Prine is a National treasure.

[@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.

[@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

[@julieadams9334]

A beautiful soul and a national treasure

[@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!!

[@1LIFE2ROCK24]

John remains a boss and in heaven too. Lightspeed sir and thank you

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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😊

[@salikselig]

I don’t know when I’m going to stop getting teary eyed just hearing his name... Man.... I love you John Prine.

[@timsweeney9558]

John Prine will live forever.

[@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.

[@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.

[@MapleMadness09]

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

[@Stick0413]

The song just shows to prove John's ultimate talent, he was a poet. Pure genius in poetry. Break down anything he sings and that is what it is, poetry. And he is in fact one of the best poets of all time.

[@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!

[@edicamon8486]

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

[@stevetodd1559]

We'll miss you, John. God Speed.

[@jamierupert7563]

John, you can do no wrong when it comes to your music. You're the best in my book. I sure hope you don't get to heaven too soon. I'd love to hear a lot more from you still.

[@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.

[@bvaage103]

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

[@hippydippy]

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

[@TheCandleman51]

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

[@paulscott8553]

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

[@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!

[@timflynn6386]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@charlesford157]

Hands down one of the best song writers ever to put pen to paper. You will be missed, thanks for all the great stories and music.

[@cherylcaardillo1702]

##God is Sooo pleased with u#ty lord just me again#be blessed 4 helping me

[@timothycartin6896]

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

[@hamilll9444]

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

[@ignacioviverosjr4105]

to the 296 🖕

[@robertchappell3916]

God bless you John for all the great music you provided me with through the years. You will be missed. RIP John Prine.

[@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.

[@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!

[@twistedthrifterb6220]

This old man is going to town!!!Thanks for staying with us awhile.

[@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.

[@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✌🙏🙏💔💛💚

[@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

[@clarencestubbs1442]

Way to go John, you've made it! Will be a another joyful soul for all us believers to say a big hello to! RIP

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@robertlyle6277]

And.... “Please don’t bury me down in the cold cold ground.....” This is just great, thank you!!

[@zorbanongreco]

Yeh ! that's another great song !!!🐂💨💨

[@bruh5778]

Feels like a freight train on cold,cold day.one day we’ll pick and grin for all those who would listen. God bless you on this Easter eve.

[@nashvilleslim]

The background noise, the baby's laughter,him snickering, = me smiling. Enjoy that cocktail and smoke John. Love you.

[@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.

[@deanmary1969]

Just reading we've lost Mr John Prine saddens me beyond words to the deepest feelings of my soul ! Condolences to his Family !and to all the memories his Music hes shared with the world! Thank you John Angels are Singing ! RIP Mr John Thank You for all of the Memories ! ol couple of 50yrs way down in TX...JD

[@pyr54]

I don't think I have ever enjoyed more songs from one artist than John prine. Just about every song is relatable in some way or another. His was not just music- it is truly " listening" Music. Pure poetry. Music for the soul. I'm sorry for our loss of this brilliant singer/ songwriter 💔

[@lynnehess6083]

I hope you found Heaven as you imagined it to be. You are missed.

[@Fly_Guy42]

Ya know since he died not super recently but recently i hope john gets to do all of these things in his song