If Not for You (George Jones song)
"If Not for You" is a song written by Jerry Chesnut and recorded by American country singer George Jones. It was released as a single on the Musicor label and reached No. 6 on the Billboard country singles chart in 1969. Like many of his biggest hits of the period, it is a love ballad. The song extols the virtues of a supportive lover. Chestnut also composed the Jones hit "A Good Year for the Roses".
| "If Not for You" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by George Jones | ||||
| Released | 1969 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:04 | |||
| Label | Musicor | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jerry Chesnut | |||
| Producer(s) | Pappy Daily | |||
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Chart performance
| Chart (1969) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles[1] | 6 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 16 |
References
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 181.
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