I Will Always Love You
Dolly Parton with Vince Gill Lyrics
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Dolly Parton & Vince Gill
If I should stay I would only be in your way
So I'll go but I know
I'll think of you each step of the way
And I will always love you, I will always love you.
Goodbye please don't you cry
Cause we both know that I'm not what you need
But I will always love you, I will always love you.
I hope life treats you kind
And I hope that you have all you've dreamed of
I wish you joy and I wish you happiness
But above all of this I wish you love
Oh, oh, and I will always love you, I will always love you.
Yes, I will always love you, I will always love you...
In the song, "I Will Always Love You," Dolly Parton and Vince Gill combine their voices to tell a heartbreaking story of love that is not meant to be. The lyrics begin with Parton acknowledging that if she were to stay, she would only be in the way of the person she loves, and so she chooses to leave. However, she promises that despite the distance and time, she will always love them. The song is filled with bittersweet memories of the love they once shared and the pain of having to say goodbye.
Parton's lyrics are heart-wrenching, but the emotions are captured even more powerfully through the vocal performances of both Parton and Gill. Their harmonies create a sense of unity, even as they express the sadness of their situation. The music in the background is minimalistic, allowing the vocal performances to shine.
Overall, "I Will Always Love You" is a beautiful and melancholic song about the pain of lost love. It is a classic that has been covered by many artists over the years and is sure to continue to be a beloved song for decades to come.
Line by Line Meaning
If I should stay I would only be in your way
I understand that my presence in your life may cause some hindrances, so I would rather leave than be an obstruction.
So I'll go but I know I'll think of you each step of the way
Although I am leaving, you will always be on my mind and close to my heart wherever I go.
And I will always love you, I will always love you.
Despite our separation, my love for you will always remain constant and unwavering.
Bitter-sweet memories that is all I am taking with me
The memories we shared together will always be a part of me, but it's time for me to move on.
Goodbye please don't you cry
I don't want to cause you any pain, so please don't cry for me as I leave.
Cause we both know that I'm not what you need
We both understand that I am not the right person for you, and it's time to accept that and move forward.
I hope life treats you kind
I wish you nothing but kindness and positivity in your life.
And I hope that you have all you've dreamed of
I hope you have achieved everything you have ever wished for in life and continue to experience success and happiness.
I wish you joy and I wish you happiness
Above all, I wish you joy and happiness in all aspects of your life.
But above all of this I wish you love
More than anything else, I hope you find endless love and affection in your life.
Oh, oh, and I will always love you, I will always love you.
My love for you will never fade away, no matter where time may lead us.
Writer(s): Dolly Parton Copyright: Velvet Apple Music
Contributed by Blake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@phyllissparger8543
Vince Gill is a amazing Country Singer and Guitar player ever. There never be another Vince Gill !!!! Dolly is a Great Female Country Singer!!!!
@vmtittle
If ever two voices were perfect together it's these two.
@MattieMc
Just think what the world would be like if Dolly hadn't wrote this song to tell Porter Wagoner were done here. Dolly is really something special. One of a kind.
@kathrynsmith702
Love them both. So much talent between the two of them in song writing, vocally, and guitar playing. They are national treasures!
@vincegill9452
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@susannemontagnemslmtryt7885
Vince sounds otherworldly like Roy Orbison. And I've always preferred the Dolly version - she plays from the heart!
@danroberts9050
@@susannemontagnemslmtryt7885 Yes he does. The only singer I tend to just close my eyes and listen. I can't think of anyone else that does that.
@sewingcreativity
Dolly Parton will always do what is called SINGING. HEY YOU SING My Heroine. What I like about Dolly is that I knew her from my youth in the 1970s I was in my 16yrs in a senior secondary school. I use to sing her songs in our social gatherings, songs like it's too late, just because I am a woman etc, I will always love u My legend, I've millions of your songs in my phone, plus keep on living may God bless you
@traceykidd3288
Thank you God for blessing us with these wonderful giving singers. You never make mistakes..absolutely awesome πβ€
@Debra_Barron
Their singing blesses my heart. Love Vince and Dolly β€