"I'm Not Ready Yet" is a song written by Tom T. Hall

Tom T. Hall

Thomas "Tom T." Hall is an American country music singer-songwriter. He has written 11 #1 hit songs, with 26 more that reached the Top 10, including the pop crossover hit "I Love", which reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100...

. It was originally released by The Blue Boys in 1968, whose version peaked at number 58 on the Billboard

Billboard (magazine)

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Hot Country Singles

Hot Country Songs

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 chart. The song was covered by American country music artist George Jones

George Jones

George Glenn Jones is an American country music singer known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice and phrasing, and his marriage to Tammy Wynette....

 on his 1980 album I Am What I Am. It was released in August 1980 as album's second single. Jones' version peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.

The Blue Boys

Chart (1968)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles	58

George Jones

Chart (1980)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles	2
Canadian RPM Country Tracks	4