Let Us Be Lover's Again
The Stanley Brothers · Other Songs - The Stanley Brothers
They were engaged to be wed
Many a promise he made her
Many a love word he said
As most lovers do they quarreled one night
She bid him not come any more
She gave him his hat
Jack started away
But he lingered to say at the door
'Tis up these broken cords and let us be lovers again
Darling you know I love you to part would give me pain
Let us forget the past and make up my pet
Make up and be lovers again
Years rolled by neither was wed
All of Jack's pleading was vain
One quiet evening poor Jack was found dead
Two lives have been wrecked for she loved oh too late
She goes to his grave every day
All through life in dismay
She can't tell you why but it seems to her cry
The wind seems to whisper and say
Let Us Be Lover's Again
The Stanley Brothers, Carter and Ralph, stand as towering figures in the evolution of bluegrass music, known for their tight harmonies and Carter's distinctive high tenor. "Let Us Be Lover's Again" captures the emotional depth characteristic of their catalog, blending traditional country themes with the driving energy of the genre. While the brothers recorded extensively for Mercury Records, this track exemplifies their ability to convey intimate storytelling through vocal interplay. Their work helped define the sound of Appalachian music, influencing countless performers who followed. This recording remains a testament to their enduring legacy, showcasing the raw power and melodic precision that made them essential to the bluegrass tradition.