If We Don't Make It
Tammy Wynette · The President and the First Lady (Tammy Wynette & George Jones) [ [1996]
(Both)
If we don't make it, we've sure got a lot to forget.
(George)
It's just an empty two room flat but I still dream
Two rooms of hope and the world full of love, praying for better things
Our dreams came true but we are two, in silence here we sit
(Both)
If we don't make it we've sure got a lot to forget.
(Tammy)
Back when I made a coat by hand your hand always held mine
We only had one pair of shoes but that all we can wear at a time
If all our years just end with tears, not one will I regret
(Both)
If we don't make it we've sure got a lot to forget.
We may not make it but it makes me stop and think
I remember what when water was all we could afford to drink
And didn't have to hesitate to share our one last cigarette
If we don't make it we've sure got a lot to forget.
If we don't make it we've sure got a lot to forget...
If We Don't Make It
Tammy Wynette's 'If We Don't Make It' stands as a poignant centerpiece on her collaborative album with George Jones, released in 1996. This recording captures the enduring power of country duets, blending Wynette's signature vocal warmth with Jones's gravelly baritone to explore themes of marital devotion and the fragility of love. The song reflects the deep emotional resonance characteristic of their partnership, which defined the genre during the late 1960s and beyond. By weaving together personal narrative with universal longing, the track exemplifies the storytelling tradition that cemented their status as legends of American country music. It remains a testament to the artistry of both performers and the specific sonic chemistry that made their duets a defining era in the genre.