I Can't Sleep With You

Bill Anderson · Sometimes (w. Mary Lou Turner) [MCA] [1976]

(Mike Kosser - Steve Pippin)

(Both)

I can't sleep with you

I can't sleep with you

I can't sleep with you on my mind

(Bill)

Here I lay in bed tossing and turning

(The fires of love we once knew are still burning)

I'm living with your mem'ry all the time.

(Both)

I can't sleep with you

I can't sleep with you

I can't sleep with you on my mind

(Bill)

I've tried everything I know to help my sleeping

(Mary Lou)

But sleep won't come to eyes that burn from weeping

(Bill)

It's funny 'cause I've never been the crying kind

(Both)

I can't sleep with you

I can't sleep with you

I can't sleep with you on my mind

(Mary Lou)

I have all the empty hours I can stand

Life is nothing to a woman without a love of her sweet man

(Bill)

And it seems like the nights just get longer and longer all the time.

(Both)

'Cause I can't sleep with you

I can't sleep with you

I can't sleep with you on my mind...

I Can't Sleep With You

Bill Anderson's 1976 recording 'I Can't Sleep With You' appears on the album 'Sometimes (w. Mary Lou Turner) [MCA] [1976]'. The track exemplifies Anderson's signature country-pop style, blending smooth vocals with a polished production typical of the Nashville sound during the mid-1970s. Collaborating with his frequent partner Mary Lou Turner, the song reflects the era's emphasis on romantic balladry and melodic sophistication. Released under MCA Records, this work contributes to Anderson's extensive discography, showcasing his ability to craft accessible yet emotionally resonant songs that defined his career. The recording stands as a testament to the collaborative spirit of the period, featuring a harmonious interplay between the two vocalists that became a hallmark of their partnership.