He Would Know

Dolly Parton · The Bargain Store [1975]

In my mind I've made love to you often

But only in my mind can it be so

'Cause there's someone at home that's countin' on me

And if I did, I'm sure that he would know.



Yes, he would know, yes, he could tell

For, he has loved me long enough to know me very well

And if I lied, he'd see it in my eyes

I know my guilt would show and he would know.



But I must admit you're someone very special

And it would be so easy to let go

Makin' love to you could be so easy

But if I did, I'm sure that he would know.



Yes, he would know, yes, he could tell

For, he has loved me long enough to know me very well

And if I lied, he'd see it in my eyes

I know my guilt would show and he would know.



My conscience just won't let me make love to you

I know it would be sweet, but I just can't

When I go home to him I must be able

To look him in the eyes and say I ain't.



'Cause he would know, yes, he could tell

For, he has loved me long enough to know me very well

And if I lied, he'd see it in my eyes

I know my guilt would show and he would know, he would know...