If I Could Just Remember What I Can't Forget
Hank Snow · No. 104 - Still Movin' On [RCA Victor] [1977]
An early mornin' kiss with a touch of tenderness
Is the way that you used to start my day
But your forgetfulness fills me with an emptiness
That makes me wonder why you've changed your ways.
You'll never know how lonesome it's been
Waiting for you to be your old self again
Our sweet and tender times have completely slipped your mind
Cause you can't find one memory to forget
Baby you couldn't feel this way about all our yesterdays
If you could just remember what I can't forget.
--- Guitar - fiddle - steel Instrumental ---
I still remember when every night used to begin
With love when love was more than just a word
Before this hopelessness took the place of happiness
When don't touch me were words I never heard.
You'll never know how lonesome it's been
Waiting for you to be your old self again
Our sweet and tender times have completely slipped your mind
Cause you can't find one memory to forget
Baby you couldn't feel this way about all our yesterdays
If you could just remember what I can't forget...
If I Could Just Remember What I Can't Forget
Hank Snow, the legendary Canadian-born country star known as the Yodeling Ranger, delivered a career spanning decades with this reflective track. Recorded for his 1977 album Still Movin' On, the song captures the enduring melancholy that defined much of Snow's later work. As a master of the honky-tonk and traditional country styles, Snow maintained a consistent presence in the genre long after his initial rise to fame in the 1940s. This recording stands as a testament to his ability to craft emotionally resonant narratives without relying on flashy production. The track fits seamlessly into his extensive discography, showcasing the timeless appeal of his songwriting and vocal delivery. It remains a significant song in the catalogue of one of country music's most respected figures, offering listeners a glimpse into the persistent themes of memory and loss that characterized his artistry.