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I've Been Loving You Too Long
Otis Redding Lyrics

I've been loving you too long to stop now

You were tired and you want to be free
My love is growing stronger, as you become a habit to me
Ooh, I've been loving you too long
I don't want to stop now, oh

With you my life has been so wonderful
I can't stop now

You were tired and your love is growing cold
My love is growing stronger as our affair, affair grows old
I've been loving you, oh, too long, long to stop now
Oh, oh oh
I've been loving you a little too long
I don't want to stop now
Oh, oh

Don't make me stop now, oh, baby
I'm down on my knees, just please, don't make me stop now

I love you, I love you
I love you with all of my heart
And I can't stop now
Please, please, please don't, don't make me stop now, yeah
Oh, talkin' 'bout heart and soul, crying
Crying out loud

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Jerry Butler, Otis Redding

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01These Arms of Mine2:26

02That's What My Heart Needs2:41

03Mary's Little Lamb

04Pain In My Heart2:24

05Something Is Worrying Me2:29

06Security2:37

07Come to Me2:47

08Your One And Only Man2:48

09Chained & Bound2:30

10That's How Strong My Love Is2:24

11Mr. Pitiful2:26

12Keep Your Arms Around Me2:48

13For Your Precious Love2:54

14Woman, a Lover, a Friend

15Home In Your Heart2:05

16I've Been Loving You Too Long3:01

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17A Change Is Gonna Come

18Shake2:40

19Rock Me Baby3:24

20Respect2:05

21You Don't Miss Your Water3:03

22Satisfaction2:45

23Ole Man Trouble2:35

24Down in the Valley2:58

25I Can't Turn You Loose

26Just One More Day2:55

27Papa's Got a Brand New Bag4:38

28Good to Me3:51

29Cigarettes and Coffee3:53

30Chain Gang3:02

31My Lover's Prayer3:10

32It's Growing2:47

33Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)2:37

34I'm Sick Y'all2:54

35Sweet Lorene2:28

36Try a Little Tenderness3:46

43New Year's Resolution3:14

44Ooh Carla, Ooh Otis

45Stay In School1:10

46You Left the Water Running2:20

47The Happy Song (Dum-Dum-De-De-Dum-Dum)2:40

48Hard to Handle2:20

49Amen

50I've Got Dreams To Remember

51Champagne And Wine

52Direct Me2:18

53Merry Christmas Baby2:31

54White Christmas3:06

55Love Man2:14

56Free Me3:06

57Look at That Girl2:36

58The Match Game2:52

59Tell the Truth3:08

60(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay2:41

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Solène C

3y↑324

Lyrics:

I've been loving you too long to stop now

You were tired and you want to be free
My love is growing stronger, as you become a habit to me
Oh I've been loving you a little too long
I don't want to stop now, oh
With you my life
Has been so wonderful
I can't stop now

You were tired and your love is growing cold
My love is growing stronger as our affair affair grows old
I've been loving you a little too long, long
To stop now
Oh, oh, oh
I've been loving you a little bit too long
I don't want to stop now no, no, no

Don't make me stop now, no baby
I'm down on my knees please, don't make me stop now
I love you, I love you
I love you with all of my heart
And I can't stop now
Please, please don't make me stop now

Leonardo Sasso Galiazzo

2y↑16

I've been loving you too long to stop now
You were tired and you want to be free
My love is growing stronger, as you become a habit to me
Oh I've been loving you a little too long
I don't want to stop now, oh
With you my life
Has been so wonderful
I can't stop now
You were tired and your love is growing cold
My love is growing stronger as our affair affair grows old
I've been loving you a little too long, long
To stop now
Oh, oh, oh
I've been loving you a little bit too long
I don't want to stop now no, no, no
Don't make me stop now, no baby
I'm down on my knees please, don't make me stop now
I love you, I love you
I love you with all of my heart
And I can't stop now
Please, please don't make me stop now

All comments from YouTube:

Jesus Ortega

50w↑128

Here we are in 2022 and his voice and music are still AMAZING!!!! He's voice transcends time!

Fe Ursell

20w

Love this song 💓

Carol Jones

21w

Yes, 2022

siya malbarez

27w

a mwin parey

joanofarc33

41w↑3

Because back then you actually had to have a voice and something to say.

Nm

41w↑1

Awesome

edith bunker

3y↑3.1K

Listening to this in 2020... anyone else with me?

Pinny Dulay

16w

2022👌

Fe Ursell

20w

Listening in 2022

J Zeus

20w

Sept. 2022 😎

Carol Jones

21w

2022

Corina Graf

23w

2022…

350 More Replies...

Caramel Diva

3y↑84

He doesn't make you hear his music. You FEEL the love, pain and anguish in his voice. Beautiful masterpiece!❤️

Lisa Ess

3y↑120

I instantly burst into tears the moment he starts singing, every time, I dunno why.
Beautiful voice ❤❤

Elizabeth Barber

39w

Same here , a vocal genius

Dana Roberts

It's an absolutely beautiful heartfelt love song that one feels to the core. ❤️

Cyndy Gough

It's a heart-wrenching song plus Otis puts so much soul into it. Soul Man.

Steven Jones

3y↑6

He sings, about Love, and a person must have love in the Heart ♥ to understand the greatness of his songs

Lisa Ess

3y↑2

@Carl Watson 🤦‍♀️

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Angela Motley-Vincent

3y↑287

I lost my husband of 16 years the day after Christmas 2018. This song is just how I feel about him. I miss him more than anything. ❤

QUINN JACKSON

50w↑1

I’m so sorry for your loss 😪 think about the good times I had a coworker that recently went through that

Brenda Rodrigues

1y↑2

🙏🏾prayers

suzy schwarz

2y↑4

I feel your pain, I lost my Angel in 99 and never stop missing him Ever.

VICTORIA SEEKRET

2y↑4

I'M SO SO SORRY ANGELA.MY CONDOLENCES TO U 😭😭👍❤️❤️❤️

Andrew Woodhall

2y↑2

Bless you. X

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Reitta Handa

2y↑20

YES!! Even after 40+ years it STILL gives me goosebumps!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Sexybear

2y↑9

They don't make music like this anymore. Otis your music lives on.
2021 and it's still on repeat.

Bob Hope

3y↑220

Probably the most romantic song I've ever heard in my life

Mike Anthony

32w

I lost my husband in 2015 and this is the song on our first nite and because I can't stop Loving him I can not get in an relationship

DG Rodriguez

1y↑2

When a Man Loves a Woman is a nice equivalent perhaps

Belle Starr

Masterpiece 1966 never expire just get better with time

Cyndy Gough

2y↑1

I've Got Dreams To Remember is a tear-jerker.........

FemmeInBloom

His song “That’s how strong my Love is” might give it, a run for its money lol

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Melinda Teague

3y↑21

This is true music. Absolutely beautiful. We don’t have artists like this anymore. Godspeed 🔥

GoldSag 1

3y↑9

His voice...this song..the lyrics...the melody. I get choked up and teary-eyed just listening. R.I.H Otis, your work lives on.💕

Steve

24w

What a timeless voice, I grew up with this music, full of heart and soul!!!💕

To all those AMAZING days we thought would last forever!!!💓

Jason Yon

3y↑17

Greatest singer off all time. That voice gives me chills every time.

stevenking812

4y↑180

After 25 years of being with my wife of 20 yrs, I sing this to her as often as possible. Love is undying, and it grows and grows. I'm living proof. I love you Sarah!

stevenking812

19w

@Brandon Schadt Lawrenceburg. Home of Seagrams. Just outside of Cincinnati.

Brandon Schadt

19w

If 812 represents Southern IN, best to you over on the Sunny Side of the river. Peace to you regardless.

stevenking812

19w↑1

Not to mention I got to sing it to my mother just days before she passed.........on my birthday. 8/22/22

ImRo.84

19w

❤💛💚💫🙏🏼

Brenda Rodrigues

1y↑1

Congratulations!!!!! 20 years and growing...🥂🍾 Blessings
BIG BIG L💞VE - 🌺InspirationByb

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J C

3y↑174

WHY DID WE HAVE TO LOSE HIM SO SOON,THAT VOICE WILL NEVER BE REPLACED .

redz b

3y↑4

Not in this or any life time just timeless

Eva W

3y↑8

Having chills and tears ready to slide down my cheek. This song moves me deep of long lost love.

TheYamileth5

Eva W me too
😭😭

Valenda Newell

2y↑4

OMG...the lyrics...great music...his vocals...
PERFECTION 💯🎧💯

Analia Astorga

2y↑1

Goosebumps listing to his incredible, amazing, beauty, angelic voice... LOVE LOVE it

TackleberryFife

4y↑385

I wonder if Otis had even the faintest idea that his voice would become immortal. If there are words to describe the purity and unparalleled beauty of Mr. Redding's voice, I don't have them.

larafox66

32w↑1

so sweet your words

Aware*Wolves

49w↑2

I think he was within the sphere of immortality, the eternal now or whatever, as he sang

adonai yah

1y↑3

And he was discovered after volunteering to sing during extra studio time

Thabsile Mthembu

2y↑12

he truly is treasure worth cherishing
they say through a man's words you can see their true intention
maybe his intention is to bring beauty to the world

Maureen Curran

3y↑1

The best. Still gives me shivers.. should definitely be more known & played 💘 LOVED Otis Redding!

ambitiousindividual

3y↑7

What a voice! Great passion, I hope my boy's can enjoy great classic soul hits as much as do or at least a little. ❤ I'll never get sick of these songs!!!

Jamarlee Traesure

1y↑6

This song can never get old ❤❤❤❤❤❤

francisco pérez

2y↑3

Great song!! Gives me peace when I hear it

Natasha Rawls

5y↑384

This song makes me so emotional. I grew up listening to songs like this with my Dad who is no longer here with me. Through my Dad and his music I was taught what love is and what love FEELS like. I miss you Daddy!!

TheYamileth5

Me too always get tears 😭

TheYamileth5

Trevor Burrowes so true. I love your comment.

joker90029

I think everyone who listens to this type of music is and knows what love should be and feel like. Its sad that through time not many of people still remember or have a clear understanding of what love should be.

Trevor Burrowes

Same here luv!! Shout out to all the timeless Dads out there!!

Dennis Payne

I grew up listening to this I most likely die in the same

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Spencer Gordon

2y↑3

I used to play my little girl this song when she was still in the womb. We had to induce labour at 6 months since her heart was massively defective. I decided when she was born that I would play the same songs for her to hear so she could have that. This song came on and its entire meaning changed for me. I cant hear it without breaking down. I loved her for every month that she was alive, and then as I held her i wondered how I could let go and say good bye. I just hear this song and picture me holding onto her, she was so tiny, almost hard to hold onto.

Kaitlyn Lang

3y↑3

Otis songs are timeless .. I’m 20 and all I know is they bring my soul to tears.. ❤️ rest in paradise Otis . My grandparents used to spend hours slow dancing to your music .. my mom and I always choose this one for a good Biloxi shuffle song . ❤️

Colin Jennings

2y↑2

A goosebumps song. Absolutely beautiful.

I was here dreaming

2y↑2

This will always be such a beautiful song 💕

Willie Simmons

4y↑522

THIS MUSIC NEVER GETS OLD. I"LL LISTEN TO IT UNTIL MY LAST BREATH.

za dy

43w↑1

still listening? :-)

sean

This, these arms of mine and dock of a bay, the only three songs that make my spine tingle.

sean

Like wise.

IAC

Same here

Dean Williams

Christmas Day 2020 alone! as long as I have these songs I'll never be alone..........

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CNB

2y↑6

A voice so timeless and genuine.It’s almost as if you are eavesdropping on a personal conversation listening to this man.

Bobbie Crane

1y↑2

I truly love his music. Always reminds me of my High School days.

Leo Gaytan

3y↑47

Theres no one who can sing with so much passion Otis Redding is the man

Dr. James Olack

2y↑14

I vividly remember when Otis passed away. It was around Christmas of 67. When I heard on the radio that he had passed away, I shed a tear. Only time I ever shed a tear when a musician died. I was 15.

skipper5877

3y↑3

I got this album when it was first released and it's been with me ever since. I've Been Loving You Too Long is my favorite song in the whole world sung by my favorite singer in the whole world.

kally jones

2y↑2

Otis Redding was one of the best soul singers of all time he sang some amazing songs

Tammy Sellards

3y↑25

I'm in love with Otis Redding. He had the most beautiful voice EVER! RIP OR

TheYamileth5

Tammy Sellards me too 😭😭

Paloma Sabroso

2y↑2

Increíble canción 💗💗💗💗💗🕊❤

gabriella bracciotti

I have this song in my head for days and days...so wonderful

Willie Simmons

3y↑5

LOVE THIS OLD SONG. THIS NEVER GETS OLD. THEY DON'T MAKE MUSIC LIKE THIS ANYMORE.

Leslie Shoeb

48w

I love this man and his music so so much. Eternal happiness.

Tx Gal 🌻

3y↑2

I got my 12 year old singing this!
💚 Real music & soul

Michael

4y↑2.4K

If you are reading this, I hope something amazing happens to you. You deserve the best, always! Never forget that.

Andrew Barber

19w

Thank you needed to hear that from someone today same to you my friend 💓

Vincent Defeo

20w

Otis redding simply ,THE BEST

Oka Fala

44w

Mirrored beautiful soul.

Loretta Chan-Sam

45w

@Joyce Taylor Life is too short. Tell him or make him aware.of what you think about him. He might like you too ..

Ashlynn

thank you , you too 🤎

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Amelia Liverpool

2y↑3

... 55 years after.. this song still have me in my feelings...💝

Jennifer Kemp

3y↑15

Otis Redding is a timeless beauty! Love listening to his music ❤so moving and soul touching!

rena rena

Speeeeech-leeess & time-less!!!!
04/22/2020, Let's love Otis for this valuble song of simple words, simply saying let's stay together and work this out, period . Thank you Otis with love !!!!!!

Belen Hernandez Benavente

Grande , muy grande Otis...🙋👏👏👏👏👏💕💕💕💕

Dudley Armando Castellanos Zepeda

Me recuerda a los años maravillosos, buena serie.

Mark Vargas

6y↑23

one of the greatest singers of soul. RIP
Otis you're music lives on.

SalfordBlue

2y↑1

One of those rare songs that both break and uplift your heart.

Sri Widiani

2y↑2

This is the kind of song that just touches your soul and make your body shivers within the first 10 seconds

Charles H

2y↑2

This is the era of great music at its finest listen to the lyrics for those who love their significant other

Andrew Woodhall

2y↑3

Simply beautiful. Nobody did it better!

CC True

3y↑15

Oh, Otis, just rip my heart right out of my chest, why don't you?! Thank you for this incredibly moving, haunting and beautiful song. I have no words to do it justice.

Teck Deck boi 8

Amazing music speaks volumes no matter the time frame...... 'your loves become a habit to me" those words will be echoed thru the ages... Love always finds a way..

Anna Elcombe

Greatest song ever. So soulful 💕

howie516 howie516

Such a beautiful song, timeless,wonderful memories

Chris Cabcabin

6y↑628

Otis Redding's voice makes my spine tingle. So much soul and emotion.....music is just classic. Before my time but he is one of m favorite singers of all time.

I SUPPORT TRUMP

If you love this song check out the passion of Loraine Ellison:

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coulibaly moussa traye

O zaman çok güzel olmuş

Max Bespalov

You're right

Steve Davies

Still love Otis after all these years the day he died our school in liverpool walked out in sadness the masters could not understand

S. Daniel

Agree

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Denise Roberts

2y↑1

Love him so much. Amazing!!

Southernblonde1310

20w

I always come back to Otis when I'm in my feels. Always.

Curtis Jewell

Timeless and priceless. The greatest singing voice ever.

Elvis Prestley

Wow,,, this guy,,,, incredible... Rest easy Otis... Makes me tear up listening to this master

Howard Benson

6y↑13

Still one of the greatest love songs, nothing compares to Otis and his interpretation!

Fiona Wish Dube

Everybody hurts

Ian Jeeves

All my life this song has give me goose bumps. I still love it

ACETYGRA

1y↑1

The ultimate heartache song. This song can especially ring true for someone who knows the end is near in a relationship.

Solène C

3y↑324

|| ShîrleySPaulo' •••

1y↑1

|| I don't want to stop now and never
°°°no, no, no‼ I LovingYou&Sabra||💬

Barbara Tealdo

2y↑1

Grazie x il testo di questa canzone meravigliosa ❤️

Smolk

3y↑2

Merci

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Kenneth Kirby

49w

One of my favorite songs of all time!

Dora Wright

23w

Loving Otis Redding music runs through the entire family. This song makes so much sense, and is so meaningful. It makes you think about things, with so many memories. All of O. Reddings’ songs

Emile Najem

2y↑1

Immortal voice and heavenly music.....

Andrew Brown

2y↑7

Memorable song growing up for me, can’t believe I see over 4K dislikes.

Some people just don’t know real music 🎵🙄☺️

Sophia Burrell

3y↑8

You actually feel the spirit of this song down to your toes.

Corinne Matheson

6y↑317

These songs can never or will never die

Eliot Vacchi

4y↑1

Hello

James Milloy

4y↑1

Old legends never die. They just loose weight

Joe Jackson

4y↑2

Superb

Portia Smith

5y↑1

Corinne Matheson true

Nina Powell

5y↑1

@janiyah Edwards I feel the same way about all the old school songs

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Minnie Storm

3y↑9

Legend, Timeless! Still listening 2020 and many, many more years to come 🎶❤🎶❤🎶❤🎶
We can't stop now 😘.

Edvan santos

Amo muito esse som viajo

jpc chi

2y↑6

When he hits that high note... chills

Leonardo Sasso Galiazzo

2y↑16

Jo Mong

2y↑3

Thanks for the lyrics

carol pulliam

Love it! Loved it back then and love it now!

Erica Robichaud

34w

Great music never gets old!!!!!

L. Dassen

3y↑1

what a great voice!!

Charlene Moreau

22w

Always always Otis Redding, music is my life. 💖

Kat Garry

6y↑108

Oh how I miss music with SOUL and PASSION. AMAZING and timeless song

Not Sure

This is soul

Ria Glo

4y↑1

Agreed

Nabiyah1

2y↑1

STILL RICHLY SOULFUL IN 2020! #TIMELESS

Donna O'riordan

3y↑1

What a lovely song
God bless you Otis Redding.
You are very talented ☝️💖👑🌷🌹💐🕌

George Rose

3y↑1

Never gets old!

james cox

28w↑1

you can hear the soul in his voice

MsNaughtykat

4y↑7

I have listened to this song many times over a long span of time. Everytime I hear it, the hair on my head stands up, and chills run down my spine. A truly wonderful voice artist for the ages.

BEAST 89

3y↑2

Got to be one of the most GREATEST voices ever AMAZING

Jimmie Cathey

2y↑1

This is the music that touches the soul.

Daniela Enache

2y↑11

still in love with this track , after so many years❤️ Romania 🇷🇴 and United States 🇺🇸 are listening to this masterpiece ❤️...

Marisa Samaroo

These songs will always be remember ❤

Sarcastically Rearranged

7y↑81

This just grabs your heart and makes those tears appear.

Limitless Wisdom

This man was hurting

Linda Lowrie

I love listening to Ottis Redding makes my soul feel good

Gigi Drummond

3y↑1

Feeling this deep in my soul!

sinnane88

18w

50 years after, we still feel his music.

Bart Vandergracht

3y↑1

If you don’t tear up after 3 secs then I feel sorry for you. A direct line to my heart and soul. Thank u, Otis.

Shane Davies

3y↑5

Pure soul. Close your eyes, listen and drift away...

Dianne Skinner

2y↑31

Yes I am. Old school music will never die blessed

Belle Starr

They just don’t make music like this anymore

Robin Ingram

Love it always!!

Anna km Rudisill

This is one of my FAVORITES!!!!🥰

Renee Sullivan

6y↑9

I never ever get enough of this Man, the best of the best

Rabia Kazi

I've been loving this song too long to stop now ❤

World Gone Mad

20w

2022 and I’ve been listening to this song since 1966 - I loved it then, and I love it now 💖

Steven Williams

37w

true soul music. hits you in the heart.

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