About the song
“Making Believe” is a timeless country ballad that has captured the hearts of listeners for generations. Written by Jimmy Work, the song was first recorded in 1944 by Eddy Arnold, but it gained its greatest popularity when Kitty Wells released her version in 1955. Wells’s recording spent two weeks at number one on the Billboard Country Singles chart and became her signature song, earning her the title “The Queen of Country Music.”
The song’s lyrics tell the poignant story of a woman who is struggling to come to terms with the end of her relationship. She clings to memories of their love, “making believe” that they are still together, even though she knows it’s not true. The song’s simple yet powerful message of love and loss has resonated with listeners of all ages, making it one of the most enduring classics of country music.
In addition to its commercial success, “Making Believe” has also been critically acclaimed. It was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1976 and has been covered by numerous artists, including Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton. The song is considered one of the most important and influential recordings in the history of country music.
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Lyrics
Make-believe that we’re happyMake-believe that we’re happyJust pretend that it’s trueJust pretend that it’s trueMake-believe you have meI’ll make believe I have youWe’ll make-believe ’til we can make it come trueYou belong to anotherYou belong to anotherI belong to someone tooI belong to someone tooBut they can’t seem to seeThat our love just has to beWe’ll make-believe ’til we can make it come trueMaybe someday up aboveMaybe someday up aboveWe’ll understand our kind of loveWe’ll understand our kind of loveWe know a love like ours is realI know just the way you feelWe’ll make-believe ’til we can make it come trueMake-believe that we’re happyMake-believe that we’re happyJust pretend that it’s trueJust pretend that it’s trueMake-believe you have meI’ll make believe I have youWe’ll make-believe ’til we can make it come true