If You Knew What I Know
Wanda Jackson · Four Classic Albums [2012]
You'd be glad to let him go
A guy that stays true is hard one to find
I've heard my old flame is now on your mind
But if you knew what I know
You'd be glad to let him go
Has he told you of the joys that we knew?
Or does he pretend he loves only you
'Cause if you knew what I know
You'd be glad to let him go
Someday you'll know his love isn't real
He'll come back to me and then how will you feel
'Cause he'll cheat on you like he cheated on me
So send him back now while your heart's still free
'Cause if you knew what I know
You'd be glad to let him go
You'd be glad to let him go
If You Knew What I Know
Wanda Jackson's "If You Knew What I Know" stands as a defining track in the evolution of country rock and rockabilly. Recorded for her compilation "Four Classic Albums [2012]", the song exemplifies Jackson's signature blend of electric guitar-driven energy and traditional country storytelling. As one of the pioneers who brought rock instrumentation to the forefront of country music, Jackson utilized this recording to showcase her vocal power and rhythmic precision. The track reflects the genre's transition in the late 1960s and early 1970s, where artists like Jackson helped bridge the gap between traditional honky-tonk and the emerging rock sound. Its enduring appeal lies in its dynamic performance and Jackson's ability to deliver complex lyrics with a straightforward, powerful delivery that resonated across generations of listeners.