About the song
Merle Haggard’s Today I Started Loving You Again is one of the most beloved country ballads of all time. Released in 1968 as the B-side to The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde, the song did not initially receive widespread recognition. However, over the years, it became one of Haggard’s most enduring classics, covered by numerous artists and cherished by country music fans.
Haggard wrote the song with his then-wife, Bonnie Owens, who was also a talented singer and songwriter. The lyrics tell a deeply emotional story of a man who realizes that his love for someone never truly faded. Despite his efforts to move on, he finds himself loving her again, perhaps even more deeply than before. This theme of lost love and regret is something many listeners can relate to, making the song especially powerful.
Musically, Today I Started Loving You Again features a slow, melancholic melody, supported by gentle steel guitar, fiddle, and understated instrumentation that highlights Haggard’s rich, expressive voice. His delivery is filled with sorrow and sincerity, bringing the song’s emotions to life in a way only he could.
Though it was not a major hit upon release, the song grew in popularity over time. Artists such as Emmylou Harris, Martina McBride, and George Jones recorded their own versions, helping to cement its place as a country music standard.
Today, Today I Started Loving You Again stands as a testament to Merle Haggard’s incredible songwriting talent and his ability to convey deep emotions with honesty and authenticity. It remains a timeless piece that continues to touch hearts, proving that great country music never fades.
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Lyrics
Today I started loving you again
And I’m right back where I’ve really always been
I got all over you just long enough to let my heartache mend
And then today I started loving you again
What a fool I was to think I could get by
With only these few million tears I’ve cried
I should have known the worst was yet to come
And that cryin’ time for me had just begun
Today I started loving you again
And I’m right back where I’ve really always been
I got all over you just long enough to let my heartache mend
And then today I started loving you again
Today I started loving you again
And I’m right back where I’ve really always been
I got all over you just long enough to let my heartache mend
And then today I started loving you again
