Let It Be Me
Kenny Rogers & Dottie West Lyrics


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I bless the day I found you I want to stay around you and so I beg you let it be me
Don't take this heaven from one if you must cling to someone
Now and forever let it be me
Each time we meet love I find complete love

Without your sweet sweet love what would life be
So never leave me lonely tell me you love me only
And that you'll always let it be me
Now and forever let it be me





Overall Meaning

The song Let It Be Me by Kenny Rogers and Dottie West is a beautiful ballad that explores romantic love and the desire to be with one's partner forever. The singer in the song expresses their love and devotion to their significant other and asks them to stay with them always. The opening lines, "I bless the day I found you, I want to stay around you," convey the depth of the singer's feelings for their partner. They feel blessed to have found them and cannot imagine life without them.


The chorus of the song is particularly moving, with lyrics that capture the essence of the singer's desire to be with their partner always. The line "Don't take this heaven from one, if you must cling to someone" shows how important the singer's partner is to them, and how they do not want to lose them. The repeated refrain "Let it be me" reinforces this message. The singer wants their partner to choose them and stay with them forever.


The song ultimately celebrates the beauty and completeness that love can bring to a person's life. The lines "Each time we meet love, I find complete love, without your sweet sweet love what would life be" show how much the singer cherishes their connection with their partner. They need their partner's love to feel fulfilled and happy in life. Overall, Let It Be Me is a moving and powerful expression of love and devotion.


Line by Line Meaning

I bless the day I found you
I am thankful for the day I met you


I want to stay around you
I desire to be close to you


and so I beg you let it be me
I plead with you to choose me


Don't take this heaven from one
Do not take away this bliss from a person


if you must cling to someone
If you need to hold onto someone


Now and forever let it be me
Choose me now and always


Each time we meet love I find complete love
Every time we reunite, I feel fulfilled love


Without your sweet sweet love what would life be
Life would be incomplete without your affection


So never leave me lonely tell me you love me only
Do not abandon me, profess your exclusive love for me


And that you'll always let it be me
Promise that you will always choose me


Now and forever let it be me
Choose me now and for all time




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gilbert Becaud, Pierre Delanoe, Manny Curtis

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Comments from YouTube:

@kurtbaptiste4889

This version of "Let it be me" is a very special duet. Brings back alot of memories growing up. RIP Kenny Rogers and Dottie West. Thank you for all the Songs.

@tamsmith6751

Dottie was a musical Goddess

@topsyturvyy4558

Two of the finest singers ever in human history!

@primroseharan9749

fantastic love this song and terrific duet thank you for this great post

@jonjeanwes

Your so very welcome Primrose and thank you for listening

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