If We're Not Back in Love by Monday
Merle Haggard
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We can call Mrs Johnson to keep the kids a day or two Take the early flight to Florida just the way we used to do Have room service bring us breakfast make love all through the day If we're not back in love by Monday we can go our sep'rate ways If we're not back in love by Monday we can't say we didn't try But before we bury our love let's make sure we've let it die Sleep a few more nights together say the things we used to say If we're not back in love by Monday we can go our sep'rate ways We could find that little cafe with the funny sounding name Get the table by the window I'll say I love you once again If the violin player's still there we'll dance until the break of day If we're not back in love by Monday we can go our sep'rate ways If we're not back in love by Monday
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Written by: GLENN MARTIN, SONNY THROCKMORTON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Country Legend"If We're Not Back in Love by Monday" is a song by Merle Haggard, an American country music singer and songwriter. Haggard is identified with the "Bakersfield Sound", a sub-genre of country music that originated in the mid-to-late 1950s.
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Release DateThe song was released in February 1977 as the first single from the album "If We're Not Back in Love by Monday".
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Chart SuccessThe song achieved tremendous success on the charts. It reached number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles charts and number 12 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by Glen Martin and Dave Kirby, two award-winning country songwriters noted for their contributions to the genre.
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Side B TrackThe song was released with "It's Been a Great Afternoon" on the B-side. This track also experienced success, reaching number 1 on the U.S. country charts.
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Cover Versions“If We’re Not Back in Love by Monday” has been covered by other artists, including Millie Jackson. Her rendition of the song became a hit on the R&B charts.
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Album SuccessThe album "If We're Not Back in Love by Monday" from which the single was taken, was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1977, signifying over 500,000 copies sold.
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ThemeThe lyrics depict a couple trying to work out their problems and suggesting they pretend to be strangers meeting for the first time to rekindle their love.
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Record Label"If We're Not Back in Love by Monday" was released under the Capitol Records label, one of the best-known record labels, located in Los Angeles, California.
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Honoring SongThe song is often used to pay tribute to Merle Haggard during country music award shows and tributes, highlighting its impact and its standing as one of his most beloved songs.
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