You Wouldn't Know an Angel
Loretta Lynn · Wings Upon Your Horns [1970]
Because I won't give in to you
You don't treat me like you should
You said that I'm too perfect
Then you tell me I'm no good.
But everyone is guilty
Of sometimes doin' wrong
But even so you wouldn't know
An angel if you saw one.
No, you wouldn't know
An angel if you saw one
You won't see any halos
On the women found in bars.
I may not get to heaven
But I'm not the only one
To tell you so you wouldn't know
An angel if you saw one.
--- Instrumental ---
Now you stand there accusing me
Of things you always do
And half the things you're telling me
Are things I never knew.
I don't go places you go
But that's your way of think
If yours is yours you wouldn't knows
An angel if you saw one.
No, you wouldn't know
An angel if you saw one
You won't see any halos
On the women found in bars.
I may not get to heaven
But I'm not the only one
To tell you so you wouldn't know
An angel if you saw one...
You Wouldn't Know an Angel
Loretta Lynn's "You Wouldn't Know an Angel" appears on her 1970 album *Wings Upon Your Horns*, a collection that showcases her signature blend of country storytelling and raw emotional depth. The track exemplifies Lynn's ability to explore themes of unrequited love and the complexities of relationships, delivered with her characteristic vocal power and narrative clarity. As part of her extensive discography, the song reflects the era's country music landscape, where personal anecdotes and social commentary often intertwined to create resonant, relatable works. This recording stands as a testament to her enduring influence on the genre, capturing the quiet intensity of a woman navigating the heartbreak of a mismatched connection.