I'll Take the Time

Roy Clark · Roy Clark Country [Dot] [1972]

(Hank Cochran)



Sometime when all the time in the world is mine

I'll take the time to forget you

When I've run course and took my toll

In a minute the life have made me old

I'll take the time to forget you.



But right now I wanna sit down and remember how things used to be

When your heart and your eyes were so full of me

Sometime when all the time in the world is mine

I'll take the time to forget you.



But right now I wanna sit down and remember how things used to be

When your heart and your eyes were so full of me

Sometime when all the time in the world is mine

I'll take the time to forget you...

I'll Take the Time

Roy Clark remains one of the most versatile figures in country music, celebrated for his exceptional flatpicking guitar skills and charismatic television presence. Recorded during his tenure with Dot Records, I'll Take the Time appears on the 1972 album Roy Clark Country, a collection that highlights his ability to blend traditional country sensibilities with his signature instrumental flair. While Clark is often remembered for high-energy instrumentals like Orange Blossom Special and his long-running role on Hee Haw, this track offers a more measured look at his vocal delivery and song selection during the early 1970s. The recording stands as a testament to his enduring appeal, balancing the demands of a busy touring schedule with the need for heartfelt, melodic storytelling that defined much of his discography during this prolific era.