You Can Have Her

Jim Ed Brown

About You Can Have Her

"You Can Have Her" is a song written by Bill Cook. The song was a hit single for Roy Hamilton in 1961 and Sam Neely in 1974. It has also been recorded by many other artists, including Elvis Presley, Waylon Jennings and Jim Ed Brown. In 1961, Roy Hamilton's version spent 10 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching No. 12, while reaching No. 6 on Billboard's Hot R&B Sides chart. With lyrics in Swedish by Stig Anderson using the Stig Rossner pseudonym, the song was recorded by Swedish actress and recording artist Anita Lindblom. in English, Swedish ("Sån't är livet"), and German ("Laß die Liebe aus dem Spiel") and was released as a single in October 1961. "Sån't är livet" became Lindblom's big break in Sweden, it topped the Swedish charts for several weeks and sold more than 150,000 copies. She also performed the song in the 1961 film Vi fixar allt. The single charted at the Norwegian VG chart for 22 weeks in 1962 topping the chart for even weeks. Anne-Lie Rydé recorded the song on the 1992 cover album Stulna kyssar. 


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1996
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You can have her, I don't want her
She didn't love me anyway
She only wanted someone to play with 
And all I wanted was a love to stay

If you get, the wrong woman 
There's only one thing that you can do
Just dig a hole and jump right in it
Then pull the ground right over you

Ah, you can have her, I don't want her
She didn't love me anyway
She only wanted someone to play with
But all I wanted was a love to stay

The girl I love, she up and left me
She ran away with my best friend
She comes home at night just for an hour 
When day light comes she's gone again

Yes, you can have her, (you can have her) 
I don't, I don't really want her (I don't want her)
She didn't love me (she didn't love me) anyway
She only wanted (only wanted) 
Someone to play with (someone to play with)
But all I wanted was a love to stay

Life without love, it's mighty empty
Confession is good, it's good for the soul
I'd rather have love that I can cling to 
Than to have the world and all of its gold

Yes, you can have her, (you can have her) 
I don't, I don't really want her (I don't want her)
She didn't love me (she didn't love me) anyway
She only wanted (only wanted) 
Someone to play with (someone to play with)
But all I wanted was a love to stay

Yes, you can have her, (you can have her, I don't really want her (I don't want her)
She didn't love me (she didn't love me) anyway
She only wanted (only wanted) someone to play with

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Jim Ed Brown

James Edward "Jim Ed" Brown (born April 1, 1934, Sparkman, Arkansas) is an American country music singer who achieved fame in the 1950s with his two sisters as a member of The Browns. He later had a successful solo career from 1965 to 1974, followed by a string of major duet hits with Helen Cornelius through 1981. Brown is currently the host of the Country Music Greats Radio Show, a syndicated country music program from Nashville, Tennessee. more »

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Written by: Bill Cook

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"You Can Have Her" was initially recorded and made famous by Roy Hamilton in 1961. The song is an emotional ballad about love lost and the protagonist's willingness to let go.
Other Artists
Other than Roy Hamilton, the song was also covered by other famous country singers Jim Ed Brown and Waylon Jennings; this shows the widespread appeal and timeless nature of the song.
Singer Profile (Jim Ed Brown
Country singer Jim Ed Brown, born James Edward Brown, was a member of the family group, the Browns, before embarking on a successful solo career. His solo career kicked off in the late 60s, around the time he probably performed "You Can Have Her."
Singer Profile (Roy Hamilton
Roy Hamilton, also known as "The Golden Boy of Song," was known for his impressive vocal range and versatility, hallmarks of his performance of "You Can Have Her."
Singer Profile (Waylon Jennings
A household name in the country music realm, Waylon Jennings was known for his honky-tonk sound and "outlaw" image, which set him apart from the more conservative Nashville sound that ruled country music at the time of his cover of "You Can Have Her."
Song Popularity
Roy Hamilton's version of the song was a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1961.
Genre Transition
Though originally performed in the style of big-band pop by Roy Hamilton, the song gained popularity in the country music genre through its renditions by Jim Ed Brown and Waylon Jennings.
Track Inclusion
Jim Ed Brown's rendition of "You Can Have Her" was included on his album "Just for You" released in 1967, while Roy Hamilton's original version is found on his album "Roy Hamilton's Greatest Hits".
Theme
The song, "You Can Have Her", deals with the theme of sacrifice and love, where the protagonist is ready to give up their love for the happiness of their beloved.
Musical Influence
The song continues to be a significant influence in both pop and country genres, as the haunting melody and deeply emotional lyrics resonate with audiences even today.

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