| The Right Left Hand | |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | George Jones |
| Album: | Wine Colored Roses |
| B-Side: | The Very Best of Me |
| Released: | January 1987 |
| Genre: | Country |
| Label: | Epic |
| Producer: | Billy Sherrill |
| Prev Title: | Wine Colored Roses |
| Prev Year: | 1986 |
| Next Title: | I Turn to You |
| Next Year: | 1987 |
"The Right Left Hand" is a song written by J. Harold Meeks, Dennis Knutson and A.L. "Doodle" Owens, and recorded by American country music artist George Jones. It was released in January 1987 as the second single from his album Wine Colored Roses. The song peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.[1]
The song is about marriage; the narrator rejoices at putting "a golden band on the right left hand" after several failed marriages. Many interpreted the song as George's tribute to his fourth wife Nancy, whom he credited with saving his life and career. Jones would not see the Top 10 again until late 1988.