Introduction:
While not originally his song, Alan Jackson covered Where Do I Put Her Memory on his 1999 tribute album Under the Influence. This album featured Jackson performing twelve cover songs from a variety of country music artists who had inspired him throughout his career. Where Do I Put Her Memory was a heartfelt rendition that showcased Jackson’s smooth vocals and his own interpretation of the poignant lyrics.
Jackson’s cover of Where Do I Put Her Memory helped introduce the song to a new generation of country music fans, and it served as a testament to the enduring legacy of Charley Pride. There are even live performances of Jackson singing the song available online [YouTube].
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Lyrics:
“Where Do I Put Her Memory”
I’ve cleaned out all of her drawers
I’ve painted over the scratches
From all of our little warsI’ve put away every gift
That she ever gave to me
Now everything is in its place
Except for her memory
And where do I put her memory
When it haunts me night and day
I can’t hide it in the closet
And Lord, I can’t throw it away
And where do I put her memory
When it’s always in my mind
I can’t chase it, erase it, I just have to face it
It’s gonna be there a long, long time
I got rid of the pillow
Where she used to lay her head
I’ve picked up her hairpins and curlers
That she dropped on her side of the bed
I’ve locked away each souvenir
And thrown away the key
Now everything is in it’s place
Except for her memory
And where do I put her memory
When it’s always in my mind
I can’t chase it, erase it, I just have to face it
It’s gonna be there a long, long time
It’s gonna be there a long, long time