I Got You
Bobby Bare · Your Husband, My Wife (w. Skeeter Davis) [RCA Vict [1970]
Don't get no attention from the people on the street
They don't even see us they just step right on our feet
Two unnoticed people in this great big world are we
And when I think about it I guess that's all we'll ever be/
But I got you and you got me
And if they look they can see that we don't care
I got you and you got me
And baby that's all we will ever need.
Looking through the window of a fancy diamond store
Goin' window shopping for the things we can't afford
People all around us with their noses in the air
They walk right on by us just like we're not even there.
But I got you and you got me
And if they look they can see that we don't care
I got you and you got me
And baby that's all we will ever need.
--- Instrumental ---
No the world around us hasn't time to know we're near
We don't feel neglected no we'll never shed a tear
We may go unnoticed but we'll never be alone
As long as we're together in a world that's all our own.
'Cause I got you and you got me
And if they look they can see that we don't care
I got you and you got me
And baby that's all we will ever need.
I got you and you got me
And baby that's all we will ever need...
I Got You
Bobby Bare's 1970 recording of 'I Got You' stands as a poignant example of his mastery of the country ballad. Featured on the collaborative album 'Your Husband, My Wife' with Skeeter Davis, the track showcases Bare's signature vocal warmth and storytelling ability, characteristic of his work during the early 1970s. The song reflects a genre of acoustic country-pop where duets and harmonies were central to the recording style of the era. Bare's delivery captures a sense of quiet intimacy and resilience, fitting the themes often explored in his discography regarding personal relationships and life's challenges. This recording remains a testament to his ability to convey deep emotion through melody and voice alone.