Don't Let Me Cross Over
Hank Locklin · Nashville Women [1967]
I'm tempted my darling to steal you away
Don't let me cross over stay out of my way
You know that I love you and I'm not the stealing kind
And I'm faced with heartaches and love's cheatin' line.
Don't let me cross over love's cheatin' line
You belong to another and you'll never be mine
I know one step closer would be heaven divine
Don't let me cross over love's cheatin' line.
--- Instrumental ---
I've tried to forget you but what else can I do
When your eyes keep saying that you love me too
I know if I lose you now a dream will I have left
I don't want to cheat dear but I can't help myself.
Don't let me cross over love's cheatin' line
You belong to another and you'll never be mine
I know one step closer would be heaven divine
Don't let me cross over love's cheatin' line...
Don't Let Me Cross Over
Hank Locklin's 'Don't Let Me Cross Over' stands as a poignant song in his extensive catalog of country ballads. Recorded for the 1967 album Nashville Women, the track showcases Locklin's signature emotive delivery and his ability to convey deep vulnerability. Throughout the mid-to-late 1960s, Locklin solidified his reputation as a master of the heartbreak genre, often exploring themes of loss and longing with a distinctive vocal style that blended traditional country with a touch of pop sensibility. This recording captures the artist at a mature point in his career, delivering a performance that resonates with the emotional weight characteristic of his most enduring work. The song remains a testament to Locklin's skill in crafting narratives of personal struggle within the broader landscape of American country music.