133 Quotes by John Prine

Jesus was a good guy, he didn't need this shit.

A heart stained in anger grows weak and grows bitter, you become your own prisoner as you watch yourself sit there wrapped up in a trap of your very own chain of sorrow.[from 'Bruised Orange']

I come home from work this eveningthere was a note in the frying pansaid Fix Your Own Supper Babe I Run Off With The Fuller Brush ManWell I sat down at the tablescreamed & hollered & criedI commenced to carring on'till I almost lost my mindand I miss the way she used to Yell At Methe way she used to Cuss & Moanand if I ever go outand get married againI'll never leave my wifeat homeThe Frying PanDiamonds In The RoughJohn Prine

Steady losing means you ain't using what you really think is right

Have you ever noticed / When you're feeling really good / There's always a pigeon / That'll come shit on your hood / Or you're feeling your freedom / And the world's off your back / Some cowboy from Texas / Starts his own war in Iraq.

I wrote it just to get my father's attention,

Sometimes a steering wheel is better than a guitar,

Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore.

Now Jesus don't like killin'/No matter what the reason's for.