I Really Don't Want to Know
Hank Snow · The Singing Ranger, Vol. 4 [Bear Family (Germany)] [1995]
How many arms have held you
And hated to let you go
How many, how many I wonder
But I really don't want to know.
How many lips have kissed you
And set your soul aglow
How many, how many I wonder
But I really don't want to know.
So always make me wonder,
Always make me guess
And even if I ask you
Darling, don't confess.
Just let it remain your secret
But darling I love you so
No wonder, no wonder I wonder
No, I really don't want to know.
--- Instrumental ---
So always make me wonder
Always make me guess
And even if I ask you
Darling, don't confess.
Just let it remain your secret
But darling I love you so
No wonder, no wonder I wonder
No, I really don't want to know...
I Really Don't Want to Know
Hank Snow's 'I Really Don't Want to Know' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery over the country ballad and yodeling styles that defined his career. Recorded during the late 1940s, the track showcases Snow's signature vocal technique, blending a warm, baritone delivery with his distinctive high-pitched yodels to create an emotional narrative about the complexities of romantic relationships. The song reflects the era's focus on personal introspection and the painful reality of knowing too much about a lover's heart. As part of his extensive discography, this recording exemplifies the storytelling prowess that earned him the title 'The Singing Ranger' and cemented his legacy as a leading figure in American country music.