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Introduction
There’s something deeply moving about songs that speak directly to the heart’s most complicated emotions. “Today I Started Loving You Again” is one of those rare gems—a song that feels as though it’s unraveling a story that belongs to everyone who’s ever been caught in the cycle of love, loss, and reconciliation. Originally written and recorded by Merle Haggard in 1968, this version features Tammy Wynette alongside Haggard, making it even more powerful. When two voices as authentic as theirs come together, it’s pure magic.
This song captures a bittersweet realization—a moment when you think you’ve moved on, only to find your heart circling back to the love you thought you’d left behind. The lyrics are simple yet deeply evocative, as they chronicle a journey many have faced: breaking up, trying to forget, and ultimately finding yourself right back where you started—loving that same person all over again.
Merle Haggard’s rugged, honest vocals blend beautifully with Tammy Wynette’s soulful, heart-wrenching delivery, making this duet a powerful expression of love’s resilience. The song has a timeless quality that speaks to listeners, whether they’re dealing with a fresh heartbreak or rekindling an old flame. When they sing, “Today I started loving you again, and I’m right back where I’ve really always been,” it’s like they’re wrapping up all the hope, pain, and beauty of rekindled love in a few short lines.
The instrumentation complements the vocals perfectly. A subtle yet poignant blend of guitar and piano weaves through the melody, allowing the voices to shine without overshadowing the delicate emotions being conveyed. It’s a classic country ballad in every sense—slow, reflective, and filled with the kind of honest emotion that defined the genre’s golden era.
But beyond the technicalities, what makes “Today I Started Loving You Again” so enduring is its relatability. It’s more than just a song; it’s a reminder that love is rarely straightforward. It’s messy, unpredictable, and often defies logic. Yet, in that confusion, there’s something beautiful—a stubborn hope that keeps love alive, even when it seems impossible. The song tells a universal story, and it does so with an intimacy that makes it feel as though Merle and Tammy are singing just for you.
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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