You Don't Miss Your Water

The Byrds · Complete Album Collection [2011]

In the beginning

You really loved me

But I was blind

And I could not see



But when you left me

Oh! How I cried

You don't miss your water

Till your well runs dry



I was a playboy

I could not be true

I couldn't believe

I really loved you



But when you left me

Oh! How I cried

You don't miss your water

Till your well runs dry



In the beginning

You really loved me

But I was blind

And I could not see



But when you left me

Oh! How I cried

You don't miss your water

Till your well runs dry

You don't miss your water

Till your well runs dry

You Don't Miss Your Water

You Don't Miss Your Water stands as a defining track from The Byrds' 1968 album Younger Than Yesterday, showcasing the band's evolution into a more complex, folk-rock sound. Written by Roger McGuinn, the song reflects the group's growing interest in social commentary and intricate harmonies that characterized their mid-career output. The recording features McGuinn's signature 12-string guitar work, blending acoustic textures with electric energy to create a dynamic listening experience. As part of a discography that helped shape the psychedelic rock genre, this composition highlights the band's ability to craft original material that resonated with the cultural shifts of the late 1960s. The track remains a testament to their songwriting prowess and their enduring influence on the development of American rock music.