You'll Never Know (How Much It Hurts)
Osborne Brothers · Osborne Brothers 1 (1956-1968) [Bear Family] [1993]
You'll never know how much you'll miss
The one that you love till she's gone you'll never know
You'll never know how much you'll be
Left all alone till she's gone you'll never know.
You'll wonder why you're gonna stop the pain
Or how you'll cry and want her back again
You'll wish a thousand times you haven't said me things
You'll wonder if the sorrow and regret will be in vain
You'll never know how much it hurts
To know you were wrong till she's gone you'll never know.
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You'll never know how much you'll miss
The one that you love till she's gone you'll never know
You'll never know how much you'll be
Left all alone till she's gone you'll never know.
You'll wOr how you'll cry and want her back again
You'll wish a thousand times you haven't said me things
You'll wonder if the sorrow and regret will be in vain
You'll never know how much it hurts
To know you were wrong till she's gone you'll never know.
Wonder why you're gonna stop the pain...
You'll Never Know (How Much It Hurts)
Recorded by the Osborne Brothers, this track exemplifies the raw, acoustic storytelling that defined early country music. The song features the distinctive harmonies of Bobby and Sonny Osborne, blending traditional folk instrumentation with a narrative that explores the emotional weight of unrequited love. Released during the mid-1950s, the recording captures the authentic sound of the Southern Appalachian tradition, where simple melodies conveyed deep personal sentiment. As part of their extensive discography, the track stands as a testament to the brothers' ability to translate rural life experiences into universal themes of heartbreak and resilience. The composition remains a significant example of the genre's focus on lyrical clarity and melodic integrity.