About the song
There’s something about a Willie Nelson song that feels like a worn leather jacket—softened by time, etched with memories, and forever reliable. With his unmistakable voice and that signature, unhurried phrasing, Willie has a way of making heartache sound almost comforting. “It Should Be Easier Now” is one of those timeless tracks that lingers long after the last note fades, speaking to anyone who’s ever nursed a wound that just wouldn’t heal.
Written and performed by Willie himself, the song appeared on his 1968 album “Texas in My Soul”—a record steeped in pride and longing, deeply rooted in the spirit of his home state. The track, however, transcends geography. It’s a universal lament, reflecting on the lingering pain of a lost love that logic tells you should have faded by now. Willie’s weary, aching delivery underscores the bitter irony of the lyrics: despite the passing of time, the hurt remains as raw as ever.
The beauty of “It Should Be Easier Now” lies in its simplicity. A sparse, lilting melody wraps around Nelson’s vocal like a comforting arm, but the words cut to the bone. He sings with a resignation that feels almost whispered, as if confessing to himself that moving on is more elusive than expected. There’s no grand crescendo, no soaring strings—just the man, his guitar, and the bruised honesty that has always made his music so compelling.
Listening to this song, it’s impossible not to appreciate Nelson’s gift for storytelling. He doesn’t just sing about heartbreak—he embodies it, offering a candid reflection that’s unembellished and profoundly human. The song’s unhurried tempo and simple chord progression echo the slow, stubborn passage of time when you’re trying to heal. It’s music as therapy, though not the kind that promises easy fixes or quick relief. Instead, it acknowledges the truth: sometimes, it just doesn’t get easier, no matter how much you want it to.
“It Should Be Easier Now” is not just a song—it’s a quiet confession, a late-night conversation with yourself about how love doesn’t always play fair. For fans of Willie Nelson, it’s yet another reminder of his remarkable ability to make the personal feel universal, to turn his own struggles into songs that resonate with anyone who’s ever loved and lost.
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Lyrics
Now that I’ve made up my mind and you’re gone
It should be easier now
Perhaps now my heart will stop hanging on
It should be easier now
The lesson I’d learned from you, gold can’t buy
A heart can be broken and still survive
Thanks to you now, a much wiser man am I
And it should be easier now
The worst now is over, and I’ve stood the test
It should be easier now
They say everything happens for the best
It should be easier now
The wounds in my heart you’ve carved deep and wide
Hollowed and washed by the tears I’ve cried
But now there’ll be more room for lovin’ inside
And it should be easier now
And it should be easier now
