«Tennessee Whiskey» is a country song written by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove. It was originally recorded by American country music artist David Allan Coe for his album of the same name Tennessee Whiskey, whose version peaked at number 77 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1981. George Jones’ 1983 version of the song was included on his album Shine On, and reached number 2 on the Hot Country Singles chart.

The song was later covered by fellow American country music artist George Jones, whose version was released in August 1983 as the third single from his album Shine On. Jones’ version reached a new peak commercially, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in November 1983 and number one on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.

From the album Shine On
B-side «Almost Persuaded»
Released August 1983
Genre Country
Length 2:50
Label Epic
Songwriter(s) Dean Dillon. Linda Hargrove
Producer(s) Billy Sherrill

George Jones – Tennessee Whiskey Lyrics

I used to spend my nights out in a bar room
Liquor was the only love I’ve known
But you rescued me from reaching
For the bottle
And you brought me back from
Being too far gone

You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
You’re as sweet as strawberry wine
You’re as warm as a glass of brandy
And I stay stoned on your love all the time

I looked for love in all the same old places
Found the bottom of the bottle always dry
But when you poured out your heart
I didn’t waste it
‘Cause there nothing like your love
To get me high

You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
You’re as sweet as strawberry wine
You’re as warm as a glass of brandy
And I stay stoned on your love all the time
I stay stoned on your love all the time