Alan Jackson’s “That’d Be Alright”: A Timeless Ballad of Love and Loss
Alan Jackson, a country music icon known for his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics, delivers a poignant masterpiece in “That’d Be Alright”.
This timeless ballad, released in 1990 from his album “Here in the Heart of Dixie,” explores the bittersweet emotions surrounding love, loss, and the passage of time.
Background
The song’s introspective narrative unfolds as Jackson reflects on a past relationship that has faded away. He acknowledges the inevitability of change, yet he clings to the hope that things could have been different.
The opening lines, “Well, I know that life goes on/And I know that time will heal,” set the stage for a contemplative journey into the complexities of human connection.
Jackson’s evocative storytelling is enhanced by the song’s rich melody and poignant lyrics. The instrumentation, featuring acoustic guitar, steel guitar, and gentle percussion, creates a nostalgic and intimate atmosphere.
The simplicity of the arrangement allows Jackson’s vocals to take center stage, conveying the depth of his emotions with raw honesty.
The chorus of “That’d Be Alright” serves as a recurring theme, expressing a longing for a simpler time when love was abundant and worries were few. Jackson sings, “If I could turn back the clock/Just one more time/I’d tell you how much I love you/And make you mine.” These lines capture the universal desire to relive the past and rectify mistakes.
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Lyrics
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If money grew on hackberry trees,And time wasn’t such a luxury,If love was lovesick over me,That’d be alright.If I could keep the wind in my sails,Keep a hold of the tiger by the tail,A half a ham sandwich in my lunch pail,That’d be alright.Yeah, that’d be alright.That’d be alright.If everybody, everywhere,Had a lighter load to bear,And a little bigger piece of the pie.We’d be livin’ us a pretty good life,And that’d be alright.Hey, go heavy on the good and light on the bad,A hair more happy and a shade less sad.Turn all the negative down just a tad,That’d be alright.If my dear ol’ dog never got old,If the family farm never got sold.If another bad joke never got told,That’d be alright.Yeah, that’d be alright.That’d be alright.If everybody, everywhere,Had a lighter load to bear,And a little bigger piece of the pie.We’d be livin’ us a pretty good life,And that’d be alright.Yeah, that’d be alright.That’d be alright.If everybody, everywhere,Had a lighter load to bear,And a little bigger piece of the pie.We’d be livin’ us a pretty good life,And that’d be alright.