I'd Rather Not Know Song Lyrics and Chords by Jim Reeves
I'd Rather Not Know
recorded by Jim Reeves
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written by
Billy Deaton and Jim Reeves
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Our once precious love was marred by sepa
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And the days set apart have bothered me
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You are my only love in all God's
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And if you'd been untrue then I'd rather not
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I'd rather not
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know if you've been un
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faithful
And tarnished the
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love that I treasured
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so
Any rival of mine is faceless and
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Let's keep it that way cause I'd rather not
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I've heard people say when a conscience is
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Cause sometimes through hell brings peace to your
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But don't ever tell me what I don't know can't
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Just confess in your prayers for I'd rather not
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know
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FAQ
Who sang the the song I'd Rather Not Know?
- The song I'd Rather Not Know was sang by Jim Reeves.
Who is Jim Reeves?
- James Travis Reeves (August 20, 1923 - July 31, 1964) was an American country and popular music singer-songwriter. With records charting from the 1950s to the 1980s, he became well known as a practitioner of the Nashville sound. Known as "Gentleman Jim", his songs continued to chart for years after his death. Reeves died in the crash of his private airplane. He is a member of both the Country Music and Texas Country Music Halls of Fame.
