Jim Reeves Country Songs
On The Acoustic

Have You Ever Been Lonely was written way back in 1932 and has been recorded by many artists through the years.

Both Patsy Cline and Jim Reeves recorded their own version in 1961 but the duo never recorded together. Cline died in a plane crash in 1963 and Reeves did also the following year.

But an electronic duet was created in 1981 by Owen Bradley, Cline's original producer and combined the two voices against a newly created backing track. The song peaked at #5 on Billboard in 1982. You'll find this on the "Jim Reeves Greatest Hits" album released in 1981.

I play this one in standard tuning with a root down up root up down up rhythm pattern and some lead required. The chords you'll need are D, Am7, G, C, G7, A7, B7, E7 and Edim.

He'll Have To Go written by Joe and Audrey Allison, was recorded by Jim Reeves in 1959 and quickly became a hit. It reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and No. 2 in the UK.

The song tells of a man asking his lover to stay on the phone, fearing she might be seeing someone else. He tells her to send the other man away because he is waiting for her.

Reeves' smooth, rich vocals and the simple arrangement made the song an instant classic. Its emotional depth and romantic theme have led to many covers by artists like Elvis Presley, Bryan Ferry, and Ry Cooder.\

"He'll Have to Go" remains a beloved country classic, cherished for its powerful message and memorable melody.

The chords needed here are C, G, F, C7, G7 and Fm with some lead work required. The rhythm pattern needed is a root up down up down up and repeat in standard tuning.

l Love You Because written by Leon Payne, is a classic country love song that Jim Reeves recorded in 1963. It became a hit, reaching No. 5 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and No. 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

The song's lyrics express the singer's love for his partner, highlighting the little things that make their love special, like a smile or a voice.

Reeves' smooth, expressive vocals make his version of the song one of the best, capturing the emotion and tenderness of the lyrics.

Over the years,"I Love You Because" has been covered by many artists, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Perry Como. Its beautiful melody and heartfelt lyrics have made it a timeless favorite among classic love songs.

I play this one with drop D tuning and a capo on the 3rd fret. Play a root up down up bass up down up rhythm pattern with some lead with the chords D, D7, G, A7, E and E7.

Moonlight And Roses was written by Edwin Lemare, Ben Black, and Neil Moret, and was recorded by Jim Reeves in 1964.

The song became a hit, reaching No. 14 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. This romantic ballad describes a couple's evening under the moonlight, surrounded by roses, capturing the beauty of their time together with gentle and soothing melodies.

Reeves' smooth and expressive vocals make his rendition of "Moonlight and Roses" one of the best, perfectly conveying the emotion of the lyrics.

The song has been covered by many artists, including Bing Crosby, Perry Como, and Engelbert Humperdynck, and remains a beloved classic for its romantic theme and beautiful melody.

A capo 1st fret is the original key with the chords C, G7, F, Adim, Dm7, D/G#, A7 and D7. Play a root down root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern in standard tuning and be prepared for a little lead work in this one.

Welcome To My World written by John Hathcock, Ray Winkler, and Jim Reeves, was recorded by Reeves in 1962 and became a hit, reaching No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and No. 4 in the UK.

The song warmly invites the listener into a peaceful and loving world, free of worries. With its simple, soothing melody, it perfectly complements the heartfelt lyrics.

"Welcome to My World" is considered one of Jim Reeves' signature songs and has been covered by artists like Dean Martin, Eddy Arnold, and Elvis Presley. Its timeless message of love and acceptance has made it a beloved classic, featured on his 1962 album A Touch of Velvet.

The chords here are C, F, G and D7 played with a root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern and a capo 3rd fret in standard tuning. A bit of lead required.