If We Never Had
Statler Brothers · Carry Me Back [Mercury] [1974]
(Don Reid)
If we took just a little more than we should have taken
If by chance we let something good go bad
If we sorta made a mess out of what we have together
Still it's better than if we never had.
If we said too many things that should have been unspoken
If we spent too much time making one another sad
If we both doubt tomorrow and never see each other
Still it's better than if we never had.
If we spent too little time being happy
If we spent too much time being mad
If we loved a little harder without a little tryin'
Still it's better than if we never had.
--- Instrumental ---
If we spent too little time being happy
If we spent too much time being mad
If we loved a little harder without a little tryin'
Still it's better than if we never had.
It's better than if we never had...
If we took just a little more than we should have taken
If by chance we let something good go bad
If we sorta made a mess out of what we have together
Still it's better than if we never had.
If we said too many things that should have been unspoken
If we spent too much time making one another sad
If we both doubt tomorrow and never see each other
Still it's better than if we never had.
If we spent too little time being happy
If we spent too much time being mad
If we loved a little harder without a little tryin'
Still it's better than if we never had.
--- Instrumental ---
If we spent too little time being happy
If we spent too much time being mad
If we loved a little harder without a little tryin'
Still it's better than if we never had.
It's better than if we never had...
If We Never Had
Recorded by the Statler Brothers on their 1974 Mercury release Carry Me Back, this track exemplifies the group's signature blend of gospel and country. The Statler Brothers were renowned for their harmonies and storytelling, often drawing from biblical narratives and folk traditions. This recording reflects their ability to craft emotive ballads that resonated with audiences across generations. As part of their extensive discography, the song showcases their mastery of vocal arrangement and their commitment to producing high-quality recordings that defined their era in American roots music.