Love Have Mercy on Us
Dolly Parton · We Found It (wPorter Wagoner) [RCA Victor] [1973]
I wasn't looking for you when I found you
I just turned and I saw you there
And I was so lonely and lost when I found you
And I needed somebody to care.
And it had been so long since I had been happy
Or needed or wanted or loved
And now that I've found you let my arms surround you
Oh, love have mercy on us.
Have mercy on us don't let it be wrong
For there is nothing to live all alone
And now that you're mine may love treat us kind
Oh, love have mercy on us.
Oh, what must we do with this love for each other
Is it wrong to love one so much
I want to be with you and oh how I miss you
Oh, love have mercy on us.
Have mercy on us don't let it be wrong
For there is nothing to live all alone
And now that you're mine may love treat us kind
Oh, love have mercy on us...
Love Have Mercy on Us
Dolly Parton's 1973 collaboration with Porter Wagoner on 'Love Have Mercy on Us' stands as a defining moment in country music history. Recorded for RCA Victor, the track blends Parton's signature vocal warmth with Wagoner's distinctive guitar work, creating a harmonious duet that exemplifies the genre's evolving sound of the early 1970s. Released on the album 'We Found It,' the song captures the tender, acoustic intimacy characteristic of their partnership, distinguishing it from the more dramatic ballads often associated with Parton's solo career. The recording showcases the collaborative spirit of the era, where male-female duets became a staple of country radio, cementing both artists' reputations through a melody that remains a staple of their respective discographies.