I Didn't Mean It

(Marvin Rainwater)

Porter Wagoner & Norma Jean



I didn't mean to be untrue didn't mean to cheat on you

At the time it didn't seem so wrong

I didn't mean to be untrue but she reminded me of you

And you know I've been gone so long.



I didn't mean it, I didn't mean it

Oh, my darling I know I've done you wrong

I didn't mean it, I didn't mean it

Even though you've been gone so long.



--- Instrumental ---



I didn't mean to bring you shame didn't mean to hurt your name

At the time it didn't seem so wrong

I know that you've been lonely too so I'm not blaming you

'Cause I know I've been gone so long.



I didn't mean it, I didn't mean it

Oh, my darling I know I've done you wrong

I didn't mean it, I didn't mean it

Even though you've been gone so long...