Just Between The Two Of Us
Merle Haggard · The Lonesome Fugitive-The Merle Haggard Anthology [1996]
Merle Haggard & Bonnie Owens
Just between the two of us we know our love is gone.
People think it's wonderful our love can be so true
You never say an angry word no matter what I do
And you have so much faith in me you trust me anywhere
But the reason if they only knew is that we just don't care.
Just between the two of us let's give up this fantasy
For we no longer care enough to even disagree
Everybody envies us and the way we get along
But just between the two of us we know our love is gone.
--- Instrumental ---
Wish we could go back again to days that used to be
We fought a lot but even then I knew you cared for me
Now we get along so well no teardrops ever fall
But there's no love no anything there's nothing left at all.
Just between the two of us let's give up this fantasy
For we no longer care enough to even disagree
Everybody envies us and the way we get along
But just between the two of us we know our love is gone...
Just Between The Two Of Us
Merle Haggard's 'Just Between The Two Of Us' stands as a cornerstone of his outlaw country repertoire, capturing the raw intimacy and heartache characteristic of his 1960s recordings. Released on the anthology 'The Lonesome Fugitive-The Merle Haggard Anthology [1996]', the track exemplifies Haggard's mastery of storytelling through music, focusing on the quiet desperation of a relationship that must remain hidden from the world. The song reflects the era's emphasis on personal struggle and the tension between public persona and private reality, themes central to Haggard's broader discography. With its distinctive vocal delivery and acoustic arrangement, the recording remains a definitive example of the genre's ability to convey deep emotion through simple, unadorned instrumentation.