I Think I've Found a Way to Live Without You

Merle Haggard · A Taste Of Yesterdays Wine (wGeorge Jones) [1982]

I Think I've Found a Way to Live

I never thought I'd ever conquer my weakness

'Cause everybody knows that my weakness is you

But the answer came this morning

Ad you should be the first to hear

What a simple little thing I have to do.

I think I've found a way to live without you

I think I've found a way I can get by

I think I've found a way I can be happy, aalmost

And all I have to do is die.

I know everybody wonders

Why drinking doesn't kill me

And I myself at times have wondered why

But drinking never gave me anything near

That I needed or the nerve it took

For me to say goodbye.

I think I've found a way to live without you

I think I've found a way I can get by

I think I've found a way I can be happy, aw

And all I have to do is die.

--- Insrtrumental ---

I think I've found a way to live without you

And all I have to do is die...

I Think I've Found a Way to Live Without You

Merle Haggard's 'I Think I've Found a Way to Live Without You' stands as a poignant centerpiece on his 1982 collaboration album, A Taste of Yesterdays Wine. Recorded with George Jones, the track exemplifies the high-lonesome sound that defined the outlaw country era, blending raw vocal delivery with acoustic instrumentation. The song explores themes of heartbreak and resilience, reflecting the deep emotional intimacy characteristic of Haggard's partnership with Jones. As a staple of their joint discography, it captures the essence of late-career country music, where personal storytelling meets polished production, cementing its place in the canon of classic American roots music.