Plain Gold Ring Lyrics

Plain gold ring on his finger he wore
It was where everyone could see
He belonged to someone, but not me
On his hand was a plain gold ring


Plain gold ring had a story to tell
It was one that I knew too well
And in my heart it will never be spring
Long as he wears that plain gold ring


Nighttime comes calling on me
I know why I'll never be free
I can't stop these teardrops of mine
I'm gonna love him 'til the end of time

Plain gold ring has but one thing to say
I'll remember 'til my dying day
In my heart it will never be spring
Long as he wears that plain gold ring


Plain gold ring on his finger he wore
Plain gold ring on his finger he wore
Plain gold ring on his finger he wore
Plain gold ring on his finger he wore

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The song “Plain Gold Ring” was originally composed by Jack Hammer and performed by Kitty White in May of 1956. It was later covered by Nina Simone in 1958. Kimbra’s version of the song was released in 2011. This song details a woman’s dissatisfaction about her affair with a married man, yet she will endure the consequences for love.

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Release Date
August 29, 2011
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