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Introduction
“Jody and the Kid” is one of those songs that touches the soul in a way only Kris Kristofferson can. It’s a beautiful narrative that unfolds with each verse, painting a picture of innocence, growth, and the inevitable passage of time. When you listen to this song, it’s like flipping through a cherished photo album filled with memories of simpler, purer days.
The song tells the story of a man reflecting on his relationship with Jody, a little girl who grows up as he watches. The lyrics capture the essence of childhood wonder and the bittersweet nature of watching someone you care about grow and change. Kristofferson’s storytelling prowess shines here, blending poignant lyrics with a melody that feels like a warm embrace.
What makes “Jody and the Kid” so special is its relatability. We all have moments we look back on with a mix of joy and nostalgia, and this song encapsulates that feeling perfectly. It’s about the small, everyday moments that end up meaning the most—the walks, the talks, the shared silences.
Kris Kristofferson’s voice, with its rugged tenderness, brings an added layer of emotion to the song. You can feel the passage of time and the weight of memories in every note he sings. It’s not just a song; it’s a journey through life’s precious moments, reminding us to cherish the here and now because it won’t last forever.
Listening to “Jody and the Kid” is like having a heart-to-heart with an old friend who knows your deepest thoughts and feelings. It’s a song that stays with you long after the music stops, leaving you with a sense of warmth and a reminder of the beauty in life’s fleeting moments.
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Lyrics
She would meet me in the morning on my way down to the river
Waitin’ patient by the China berry tree
With her feet already dusty from the pathway to the levee
And her little blue jeans rolled up to her knees
And I’d paid her no attention as she tagged along beside me
Trying hard to copy everything I did
But I couldn’t keep from smiling when I’d hear somebody saying
Looky yonder there goes Jody and the kid
Even after we grew older we could still be seen together
As we walked along the levee holding hands
For as surely as the seasons she was changing to a woman
And I’d lived enough to call myself a man
And she often lay beside me in the coolness of the evening
Till the morning sun was shining on my bed
And at times when she was sleeping I would smile when I’d remember
How they used to call us Jody and the kid
Now the world’s a little older and the years have changed the river
Cause there’s houses where they didn’t used to be
And on Sundays I go walking down the pathway to the levee
With another little girl who follows me
And it makes the old folks smile to see her tag along beside me
Doin’ little things the way her mama did
But it gets a little lonesome when I hear somebody saying
Looky yonder there goes Jody and the kid