Not That I Care

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Not That I Care
written by Cindy Walker
Album: "You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker"
4/18/06
CAPO I (to match recording)
[Intro]
A
So you Asaw her last Enight with her Anew loveA7  
Yes they Dtell me they C#mmake quite a F#mpairA7  
And Ddid they both look happy AtogetherD  
I just Awonder..E...not that I AcareE7  
ATell me, was she as Elovely as AeverA7  
Like an Dangel C#mwith golden F#mhairA7  
And does she Dstill close her eyes when she AdancesD  
I just Awonder..E...not that I AcareA7  
[Bridge]
DOnce I thought EI couldn't live Awithout her
E7Funny how wrong I could AbeA7  
DNow C#mI never even think F#mabout her
And what she B7does doesn't mean a thing to EmeE7  
Well it's Alate so I Eguess I'll be Agoin'A7  
Too much Dsmoke, what I C#mneed is some F#mairA7  
And by the Dway, did she ask you about AmeD  
I just Awonder..E...not that I Acare A7  D  A  D  
I just Awonder..E...not that I careE7  A  
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The story behind the song

Willie Nelson stands as a towering figure in country music, known for his distinctive voice and as one of the pioneers of the outlaw country movement. This song, appearing on the album "You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker," showcases his artistry through the lens of another acclaimed songwriter. "Not That I Care" captures a feeling of resigned indifference, a quiet acknowledgment of emotional distance. It's a tune that speaks to the subtle complexities of letting go, even when it might sting a little.

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