I Wish I Didn't Have to Miss You
Dottie West · Country Boy and Country Girl (w. Jimmy Dean) [RCA [1970]
Monday morning and I best be on my way
Got a feeling it will be a busy day
Doing something I'm not looking forward to
Wish I didn't have to miss you.
Broke the clock because I wound it up too tight
Lucky me I didn't sleep a wink last night
So I was up on time to do what I must do
Wish I didn't have to miss you miss you.
Wonder whose glasses that I'm seeing through
'Cause I'm seeing everything but you, everything but you
Now it's Saturday and I may go for a hike
'Cause when it's Sunday it'll be Sunday day and night.
Red is red, black is black and blue is blue
Wish I didn't have to miss you miss you.
--- Instrumental ---
Wonder whose glasses that I'm seeing through
'Cause I'm seeing everything but you, everything but you
Now it's Saturday and I may go for a hike
'Cause when it's Sunday it'll be Sunday day and night.
Red is red, black is black and blue is blue
Wish I didn't have to miss you miss you.
Wish I didn't have to miss you miss you...
I Wish I Didn't Have to Miss You
Dottie West's 'I Wish I Didn't Have to Miss You' stands as a poignant example of her mastery of the honky-tonk and country ballad styles. Recorded on the RCA Victor label in 1970 alongside Jimmy Dean on the album 'Country Boy and Country Girl,' the track exemplifies the raw emotional depth characteristic of West's discography during this era. Her powerful vocal delivery transforms a narrative of heartbreak into a universal anthem of longing, capturing the essence of the outlaw country movement that defined her career. The song remains a staple of her catalog, showcasing her ability to blend traditional country instrumentation with a gritty, authentic performance style that resonated deeply with audiences across the genre.