I Might as Well Be Here Alone
Faron Young · Unmitigated Gall [Mercury] [1967]
(Glenn Sutton - Faron Young)
Well, you're watching the clock that hangs on the wall
Your hand is on the telephone
And it seems that you're waiting for a knock on the door
And I might as well be here alone.
We agreed to try again
You promised that you would
We even moved away from
Our own neighborhood.
But you're watching the clock that hangs on the wall
You're thinking of nights that are gone
I can tell by the way, hey, you're treatin' me
But I might as well be here alone.
--- Instrumental ---
We agreed to try again
You promised that you would
We even moved away from
Our own neighborhood.
Well, I might as well be here alone...
Well, you're watching the clock that hangs on the wall
Your hand is on the telephone
And it seems that you're waiting for a knock on the door
And I might as well be here alone.
We agreed to try again
You promised that you would
We even moved away from
Our own neighborhood.
But you're watching the clock that hangs on the wall
You're thinking of nights that are gone
I can tell by the way, hey, you're treatin' me
But I might as well be here alone.
--- Instrumental ---
We agreed to try again
You promised that you would
We even moved away from
Our own neighborhood.
Well, I might as well be here alone...
I Might as Well Be Here Alone
Faron Young's 'I Might as Well Be Here Alone' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery of the honky-tonk and country ballad styles. Recorded for the Mercury label in 1967, the track appears on the album 'Unmitigated Gall,' showcasing his signature blend of vocal warmth and rhythmic precision. The song reflects the melancholic yet resilient spirit often found in Young's discography, capturing the emotional resonance of a man navigating solitude. As a staple of his catalog, the recording exemplifies the era's production quality and the enduring appeal of his storytelling approach to country music.