Because You Can't Be Mine

(Merle Haggard)



What makes something you can't have always look so good

Why'd do something out of reach seem so fine

What makes you thrill me more than any girl I know

I guess it's just because you can't be mine.



Why can't I be contented with what belongs to me

And be satisfied with what's already mine

What makes a stolen moment such a precious thing

I guess it's just because you can't be mine.



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What makes me always want a woman I can't have

Why the someone else's silver always shine

My patience rises every time you come around

And I guess it's just because you can't be mine.



Why can't I be contented with what belongs to me

And be satisfied with what's already mine

What makes a stolen moment such a precious thing

I guess it's just because you can't be mine...