Get While the Gettin's Good
Bill Anderson · The First 10 Years: 1956-1966 [2011]
I gotta get while the gettin's good, baby
Get while the gettin's good
Out of your life into a life
Where I'll be understood.
I need a lot of tender love
And your a heart's made out of wood
If I'm never gonna find a peace of mind
I gotta get while the gettin's good.
You told me that love is one big bubble
We played the game by your rules and you won
And just today I figured out the trouble
I learned to crawl before I learned to run
But I'm gonna get while the gettin's good, baby
Get while the gettin's good
Out of your life into a life
Where I'll be understood.
--- Instrumental ---
I noticed I've quit singing in the shower
I rarely ever laugh and I can tell
I'm wilting like the petals on the flowers
And there's nothing left to say now but farewell.
And I'm gonna get while the gettin's good, baby
Get while the gettin's good
Out of your life into a life
Where I'll be understood...
Get While the Gettin's Good
Bill Anderson stands as a defining figure in country music, renowned for his witty songwriting and smooth vocal delivery. This track, featured on the retrospective collection The First 10 Years: 1956-1966, highlights the early development of his signature sound during a pivotal decade. Anderson's work from this era established his reputation for crafting relatable narratives that resonated deeply with audiences across the genre. The recording captures the polished production values and melodic sensibilities that would come to characterize his extensive discography. As a key component of his initial body of work, the song reflects the artistic maturity Anderson achieved while navigating the competitive Nashville landscape. His contributions during these formative years helped shape the trajectory of country music, influencing countless artists who followed in his footsteps.