Green Green Grass of Home is a country song written by Claude “Curly” Putman and first recorded by Johnny Darrell in 1965. It was later covered by many other artists, including Porter Wagoner, Bobby Bare, and Elvis Presley.
Presley’s version of the song was released in 1975 as the second single from his album Today. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song is a ballad about a man who is incarcerated and longing for his home and family. The lyrics describe the simple pleasures of home, such as the green grass, the birds singing, and the children playing. The singer expresses his regret for the mistakes he has made and his desire to return home.
Presley’s version of the song is considered to be one of the definitive recordings of the song. His powerful vocals and emotive performance convey the longing and regret of the lyrics. The song has been praised for its honesty and its ability to resonate with listeners.
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Lyrics
The old home town looks the same,
As I step down from the train,
And there to meet me is my mama and papa
Down the road I look and there runs Mary
Hair of gold and lips like cherries
It’s good to touch the green, green grass of homeYes, they’ll all be there to meet me,
All creatures smiling sweetly
It’s good to touch the green, green grass of homeThe old house is still standing,
Though the paint is cracked and dry
And there’s an old oak tree that I used to play on
Down the lane I’ll walk with my sweet Mary
Hair of gold and lips like cherries
It’s good to touch the green, green grass of home
Then I awake and look around me
Cold gray walls surround me
And I realize that I was only dreamin’
There’s a guard and there’s a sad old padre
Arm and arm we’ll walk at daybreak
Again I’ll touch the green, green grass of home
Yes, they’ll all be there to meet me
In the shadow of that old oak tree
As they lay me beneath the green, green grass of home
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