Ollie Imogene Shepard (November 21, 1933 - September 25, 2016), better known as Jean Shepard, was an American honky tonk singer-songwriter who pioneered for women in country music. Shepard released a total of 73 singles to the Hot Country Songs chart, one of which reached the No. 1 spot. She recorded a total of 24 studio albums between 1956 and 1981, and became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 1955.
After Kitty Wells' 1952 breakthrough, Shepard quickly followed
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Second Fiddle To An Old Guitar Recorded by Jean Shepard Written by Betty Amos and Guy Willis
CFC Once we were so happy you were my very own D7G7 Then you bought that guitar and you ruined our happy home CFC You told me that you're gonna pick you're gonna be a star G7C Well I'm tired of playing second fiddle to an old guitar
FC You gaze at that guitar on your knee D7G7 In a way that you never look at me CF This love affair of yours has gone too far CG7C And I'm tired of playing second fiddle to an old guitar
FC You said it wouldn't be long till you'd be number one D7G7 That we'd have lots of money and we'd have lots of fun CFC Well all you've done is pick and grin and sing off key so far G7C I'm tired of playing second fiddle to an old guitar
Repeat #2
FC I've talked and preached and fought with you and tried most everything G7C If you keep a picking an old guitar then I'm a gonna sing