Let’s Chase Each Other Around The Room – Merle Haggard

Introduction:

“Let’s Chase Each Other Around the Room” is a song by the legendary country artist Merle Haggard, co-written with Freddy Powers and Sheril Rodgers. Released in 1984, it served as the lead single from his album It’s All in the Game. The track became Haggard’s 32nd number one hit on the Billboard Country charts, adding another major achievement to his already remarkable career.

The song captures a playful yet poignant sentiment, exploring the ups and downs of relationships. It reflects the playful side of love, with a metaphor of “chasing each other around the room” symbolizing the ongoing games couples sometimes play in their romantic struggles. Musically, it blends traditional country instrumentation with Haggard’s signature vocal delivery, embodying the classic sound of 1980s country music.

Merle Haggard’s It’s All in the Game was a successful album, and this track, in particular, stood out for its catchy melody and relatable lyrics. The song also highlights Haggard’s collaboration with his backing band, The Strangers, whose instrumental prowess added depth to the recording. “Let’s Chase Each Other Around the Room” has since been covered by various artists, further cementing its status as a beloved piece of country music history.

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Lyrics:

“Let’s Chase Each Other Around The Room”

Let’s chase each other ’round the room tonight
Let’s play the games we played on our wedding night
To lock and bolt the door is only right
Let’s chase each other ’round the room tonight

Seems like lately people love to play with fire
And the other games they play are just as bad
I’d rather stay at home and feel your burning lips
And play the kind of games that make me glad

Oh, let’s chase each other ’round the room tonight
Let’s play the kind of games we played on our wedding night
To lock and bolt the door is only right
Let’s chase each other ’round the room tonight

Let’s don’t chase around and make each other weary
Let’s keep all our love at home and out of sight
Let’s leave everything like jealousy behind us
And let’s chase each other ’round the room tonight

Oh, let’s chase each other ’round the room tonight
Let’s play the games we played on our wedding night
And to lock and bolt the door is only right
Honey, let’s chase each other ’round the room tonight