If You Were Mine to Lose
Waylon Jennings · Six Strings Away [Bear Family] [1999]
If you were mine to lose I'd gladly let you go
'Cause that would mean you once belonged to me
I'd gladly take the heartache of losing you some day
'Cause then at least I'd have the memory.
Through all the years I've known you you've never noticed me
Just a friend that's all I've been to you
I'd gladly let you break my heart for just one memory
Just to know that you were mine to lose.
If I could only hold you just one time
for one short moment heaven would be mine
If you were mine to lose I'd gladly let you go
Just to know that you were mine to lose.
I could only hold you just one time
for one short moment heaven would be mine
If you were mine to lose I'd gladly let you go
Just to know that you were mine to lose...
If You Were Mine to Lose
Waylon Jennings delivers a soulful country ballad on the Bear Family reissue of Six Strings Away, showcasing his signature 'Outlaw' style. The track features Jennings' distinctive vocal delivery, blending raw emotion with the twangy instrumentation characteristic of the 1970s Texas country scene. As part of a collection of tracks from this period, the song reflects the genre's shift toward more personal and gritty storytelling. It stands alongside other notable recordings from the era, highlighting Jennings' ability to capture the melancholic yet resilient spirit of the era's music. The recording serves as a testament to his enduring influence on country music, preserving the authentic sound of his discography for modern audiences.