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Artist/Band: Jim Reeves
Lyrics for Song: I Won't Come in While He's There
Lyrics for Album: The Essential Jim Reeves [RCA Nashville/Legacy] [2006]



(Gene Davis)



Thought I'd stop by awhile and see you

Just once more before I leave town

But his car's parked there in your driveway

And I see the curtain's pulled down.



I won't bother to ring your doorbell

I'm not sure just how much I can bear

I might do something I'd be sorry for later

So I won't come in while he's there.



Does he know my whole world is in there with him

That he's king while he sits there in my chair

I'd like to tell you just how much I still love you

But I won't come in while he's there.



No, I won't come in while he's there...


About I Won't Come in While He's There

Jim Reeves' "I Won't Come in While He's There" stands as a poignant example of his mastery in the country and pop genres of the late 1950s. Recorded during his prime, the track showcases Reeves' signature smooth vocal delivery and his ability to convey deep emotional vulnerability within a standard ballad structure. As part of his extensive discography, the song reflects the era's focus on romantic longing and the complexities of love, themes that defined his career and cemented his legacy. The recording captures the warmth and intimacy characteristic of Reeves' work, often featured on compilations that highlight his greatest hits. While the specific album placement varies across releases, the song remains a staple in discussions of his musical contributions. Its enduring appeal lies in Reeves' nuanced performance, which balances tenderness with a subtle ache, making it a timeless piece that continues to resonate with listeners who appreciate classic country and pop storytelling.


Album Lyrics: The Essential Jim Reeves [RCA Nashville/Legacy] [2006]


Jim Reeves
"The Essential Jim Reeves [RCA Nashville/Legacy] [2006]"


1. I Know One
2. Four Walls
3. According to My Heart
4. I Missed Me
5. I Won't Come in While He's There
6. I Heard a Heart Break Last Night
7. When You are Gone
8. When Two Worlds Collide
9. Angels Don't Lie
10. Yonder Comes a Sucker
11. Waiting for a Train
12. Bimbo
13. Billy Bayou
14. Welcome to My World
15. I Won't Forget You
16. Home
17. This Is It
18. Beatin' on the Ding Dong
19. Drinking Tequila
20. Two Shadows on Your Window
21. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)
22. I'm Gettin' Better
23. The Blizzard
24. Losing Your Love
25. Adios Amigo
26. Guilty
27. I Guess I'm Crazy
28. Is It Really Over?
29. Snowflake
30. Distant Drums
31. Blue Side of Lonesome
32. That's When I See the Blues (In Your Pretty Brown
33. Am I Losing You
34. Is This Me
35. Love Is No Excuse feat. Dottie West