I Don't Know How to Tell Her
Gene Watson · Reflections [1978]
I don't know how to tell her that she's changed
It's hasn't done on her she's not the same
She's never had a deal with this before
I don't know how to tell her she don't love me anymore.
Lord knows some day she'll realize the truth
And when she does I'll have the time to lose
She's never done without my love before
I don't know how to tell her she don't love me anymore.
Somehow I've got to break it to her gently
She looks at me as though I'm just a friend
She's never done without my love before
I don't know how to tell her she don't love me anymore.
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Somehow I've got to break it to her gently
She looks at me as though I'm just a friend
She's never done without my love before
I don't know how to tell her she don't love me anymore.
I Don't Know How to Tell Her
Gene Watson's 'I Don't Know How to Tell Her' stands as a quintessential example of his country storytelling prowess, captured on the 1978 album 'Reflections.' The track exemplifies the genre's tradition of navigating complex romantic emotions through narrative verse, a hallmark of Watson's discography spanning decades. Released during the height of his career, the recording showcases his signature ability to blend traditional country instrumentation with a modern sensibility, addressing the universal struggle of breaking bad news. As part of his extensive catalog of heartache and love songs, the track remains a staple in collections of his greatest hits, reflecting the enduring appeal of his lyrical focus on personal relationships and the quiet drama of unspoken truths.