As Long as I Live
Kitty Wells and Red Foley Lyrics
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As long as I live, if it be one hour
Or if it be one hundred years
I'll keep rememberin', for-ever and e-ver
I'll love you dear, as long as I live.
It was easy said, that night we part ed
That we'd forget, we'd ever met
Or if your heart, is full of re- gret.
[Chorus]
I never thought, that night we parted
That life without you, would be this bad
It may sound funny, but I can't forget you
The only happiness, I've ever had.
The lyrics to Kitty Wells's song "As Long As I Live" are filled with emotion and a strong commitment to a love that endures even after separation. The repeated chorus emphasizes the singer's dedication to her loved one, promising to remember and love them for as long as she lives, no matter how long that may be. The first verse suggests that the separation was not amicable, with the couple agreeing to forget each other but the singer unable to let go of her feelings. The second verse reveals the depth of the singer's pain and the hold that her former lover still has over her heart.
The chorus provides the structure of the song, with its simple melody and heartfelt lyrics. The repetition of "as long as I live" reinforces the idea that the singer's love is never-ending, and the use of the phrase "for-ever and e-ver" adds a certain poeticism to the lyrics. The use of hyperbole, with the singer offering to love her partner for "one hour" or "one hundred years," further emphasizes the intensity of her feelings. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of commitment and devotion that transcends time and distance.
Line by Line Meaning
As long as I live, if it be one hour
No matter how long I have left in this world, even if it is only one hour
Or if it be one hundred years
Or if I am granted a century of life
I'll keep rememberin', for-ever and e-ver
I will always remember you, unconditionally and eternally
I'll love you dear, as long as I live.
I will continue to cherish you, my love, for as long as I exist
It was easy said, that night we part ed
At the time we said our goodbyes, it seemed like forgetting each other would be simple
That we'd forget, we'd ever met
We convinced ourselves that we could erase our memories of each other
I haven't forgotten, I wonder if you have
However, I have been unable to forget about you and I wonder if you have managed to do so
Or if your heart, is full of re- gret.
Or if you, too, look back with regret and sorrow
I never thought, that night we parted
When we said goodbye, I didn't anticipate
That life without you, would be this bad
That a life without you in it would be unbearable
It may sound funny, but I can't forget you
I know it may seem odd, but I cannot rid my thoughts of you
The only happiness, I've ever had.
You are the only source of joy I've ever experienced
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOLLY PARTON
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@waynepickle7158
As long as I live if it be one hour
Or if it be one hundred years
I'll keep remembering forever and ever
I'll love you, dear, as long as I live.
It was easy said that night we parted
That we'd forget we'd ever met
I haven't forgotten, I wonder if you have
Or if your heart is full of regret.
As long as I live if it be one hour
Or if it be one hundred years
I'll keep remembering forever and ever
I'll love you, dear, as long as I live.
--- Instrumental ---
I never thought that night we parted
That life without you would be this bad
It may sound funny but I can't forget you
The only happiness I've ever had.
As long as I live if it be one hour
Or if it be one hundred years
I'll keep remembering forever and ever
I'll love you, dear, as long as I live...
@froggiechar
Very special and lovely! Great duet with Kitty and Red! God bless,
Brother Charlie
@joanneg7646
Song reminds me of my momma.. she passed away dec5 84 yrs old
@johnmoore8016
Country as it should be. just a plain good song.
@opertutto
A classic of country music, so natural in the days when it was first heard and remains so today. These two are natural singers of the music, nothing acquired, nothing imitated. A treat!
@7550375503
Early morning radio.
@EdmundStAustell
Good for you, Don. You get it!
@terrencegurnee268
this is special!
@juanitastroup7356
This is pure country.
@waynepickle7158
As long as I live if it be one hour
Or if it be one hundred years
I'll keep remembering forever and ever
I'll love you, dear, as long as I live.
It was easy said that night we parted
That we'd forget we'd ever met
I haven't forgotten, I wonder if you have
Or if your heart is full of regret.
As long as I live if it be one hour
Or if it be one hundred years
I'll keep remembering forever and ever
I'll love you, dear, as long as I live.
--- Instrumental ---
I never thought that night we parted
That life without you would be this bad
It may sound funny but I can't forget you
The only happiness I've ever had.
As long as I live if it be one hour
Or if it be one hundred years
I'll keep remembering forever and ever
I'll love you, dear, as long as I live...
@martinaward8838
Beautiful