Good look at a classic Prine tune.

The first line of the chorus is indeed as good as it gets.
Last line isn't shabby itself......

Sweet songs never last too long on broken radios.

The Jesus line is, to me, just John's way of saying "it's a damn shame". A clever way around a cliche. A strong line imo.


Little pitchers have big ears,
Don't stop to count the years,
Sweet songs never last too long on broken radios

The whole chorus is about how Sam's addiction affects the kids.
"Great, Daddy's home, but............."

Again, great choice, and analysis.
It's a good choice for an open mic cover for sure.