He recorded and performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, his disdain for city life, his enthusiasm for music, and his relationship trials. Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country music, the Billboard Hot 100, and adult contemporary, in all earning him twelve gold and four platinum albums with his signature songs "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Annie's Song", "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", and "Sunshine on My Shoulders".
Denver starred in films and several notable television specials in the 1970s and 1980s. He continued to record in the 1990s, also focusing on environmental issues by lending vocal support to space exploration and testifying in front of Congress in protest against censorship in music. He lived in Aspen, Colorado for much of his life and was known for his love of Colorado which he sang about numerous times. In 1974 Denver was named poet laureate of the state. The Colorado state legislature also adopted "Rocky Mountain High" as one of its two state songs in 2007. Denver was an avid pilot and died at the age of 53 in a single-fatality crash of his personal experimental aircraft.
Sweet Lady
John Denver Lyrics
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Did you think our time together was all gone
Lady, you've been dreaming, I'm as close as I can be
And I swear to you our time has just begun
Close your eyes and rest your weary mind
I promise I will stay right here beside you
Today our lives were joined, became entwined
Lady, are you happy, do you feel the way I do
Are there meanings that you've never seen before
Lady, my sweet lady, I just can't believe it's true
And it's like I've never, ever loved before
Close your eyes and rest your weary mind
I promise I will stay right here beside you
Today our lives were joined, became entwined
I wish that you could know how much I love you
Lady, are you crying, do the tears belong to me
Did you think our time together was all gone
Lady, my sweet lady, I'm as close as I can be
And I swear to you our time has just begun
The song "Sweet Lady" by John Denver is about two people who have been together for some time and are at a point where they have to part ways. The woman in the relationship is crying, and the man asks if the tears are for him. He reassures her that their time together is not over and that he will always be close to her. He loves her so much that he wishes she could understand the depth of his feelings.
The lyrics are poignant and full of emotion. They show the vulnerability of two people who are deeply in love but are facing a difficult situation. The man is trying to comfort the woman and let her know that he will always be there for her. He wants to make her happy and show her a new perspective of life.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "close your eyes and rest your weary mind," which is a message for the woman to relax and know that they will get through this difficult time together. The song ends with the man reaffirming his love and promising the woman that they are just at the beginning of their journey together.
Overall, "Sweet Lady" is a beautiful love song that speaks to the depths of the soul. It is a testament to the power of love and the strength it can provide in times of need.
Line by Line Meaning
Lady, are you crying, do the tears belong to me
Are those tears of sadness for me? Did you think our time was over, and now it's all gone?
Lady, you've been dreaming, I'm as close as I can be / And I swear to you our time has just begun
You've been dreaming, but I'm still here. Our time together has only just started, I promise.
Close your eyes and rest your weary mind / I promise I will stay right here beside you / Today our lives were joined, became entwined / I wish that you could know how much I love you
Take a break, let your mind rest. I'll be next to you. Our lives have become one today and I want you to know how deep my love runs for you.
Lady, are you happy, do you feel the way I do / Are there meanings that you've never seen before
Do you feel the same happiness that I do? Are there new things you're experiencing and understanding now?
Lady, my sweet lady, I just can't believe it's true / And it's like I've never, ever loved before
My sweet lady, I can hardly believe it's real. It's like I've never loved anyone this much before.
Lady, are you crying, do the tears belong to me / Did you think our time together was all gone / Lady, my sweet lady, I'm as close as I can be / And I swear to you our time has just begun
Are those tears for me? Did you think we were finished? I'm as near as I can be to you, and I mean it when I say our time together has only just begun.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Reservoir One Music
Written by: JOHN DENVER
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@paulabotch8877
I lost my son Eric suddenly a week ago on February 19, 2024. He would've turned 50 on April 2, and had plans for a special trip to mark his half century of life. He's been my friend, my confidant, my rock in so many situations, and gave so much of himself even though he suffered with chronic pain and disability. As I prepare for his wake this evening, "My Sweet Lady" came to mind and I'm in tears sitting here listening now. I love my son so much and miss my him like crazy! May eternal light shine upon you, my beloved child, and may you rest in God's loving arms.
@studebakerlarry1807
Sorry for yours loss.
@patriciawagstaff6302
This song was playing at our wedding as I walked down the isle 48 years ago this May 18th ,
As he lay dying, I played this song right on his hospital bed.
October 13th, 2021..
Oh how I miss him.
He was my man ...now and forever.
Rip Richard..
@newking70
@larabotelho7346
Today is my 21st birthday and my dad sang this one for me, the same way he did when I stayed at the hospital, as I was born very preterm. I don’t remember it but it’s a loving memory for us both. Thanks John Denver, for the song, and Dad, for all the love.
@robertdriscoll711
God Bless you young lady,.....you are special.
@kellywelch4119
My husband played/sang this to me while I underwent treatment for breast cancer. I lost my precious husband of 32 years to a car accident recently. This song helps me to remember that we overcame the odds once....and that tho he's no longer physically present, he's still with me, encouraging me to keep going.
@JasonNation72
+Kelly Welch Woah, that's really deep! I'm sorry for your loss!