I Love You A Thouasnd Ways
Willie & Merle Lyrics


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I love you; I'll prove it in days to come
I swear it's true, darling; you're the only one
I've been so blue and lonesome since you've gone
I love you; I'll prove it a thousand ways
I'll be nice and sweet to you
And no more will you be blue
I'll prove I love you every day all kinds of ways
So, darling, please wait, please wait until I'm free
There'll be a change, a great change made in me
I love you, and there'll never be blue days
I love you, and I'll prove it a thousand ways






I'll be nice and sweet to you

Overall Meaning

The song "I Love You A Thousand Ways" by Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard is a testimony to the undying love of a man for a woman he deeply cares for. The first verse sets the tone for the song; the singer promises to prove his love in the coming days. He attests to the authenticity of his words, insisting that the woman is the only one for him. Though she's gone, he's been lonesome and blue without her.


The second verse is the singer's promise to treat the woman better when she returns. He'll be kinder and sweeter, ensuring that she's never unhappy again. He commits to showing her his love in a thousand ways, demonstrating his devotion every day. The chorus repeats the song's theme, with the singer reassuring the woman that he'll prove his love in ways as numerous and uncountable as the stars in the sky.


Overall, the song encapsulates the poignant idea of a love that burns bright, never dying, standing the test of time, and reaffirming the power of love to conquer all obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll be nice and sweet to you
I will treat you with kindness and tenderness


And no more will you be blue
You will no longer be sad or lonely because I will bring happiness into your life


I'll prove I love you every day all kinds of ways
I will demonstrate my love for you regularly and in various ways


I love you; I'll prove it a thousand ways
My love for you is strong and enduring, and I will show it to you in countless ways


I swear it's true, darling; you're the only one
I am committed to you and you alone, and I promise to always be faithful to you


I've been so blue and lonesome since you've gone
I have felt sad and lonely without you by my side


I love you, and there'll never be blue days
My love for you will bring happiness and joy into our lives, and we will never have to experience sadness or loneliness


I love you; I'll prove it in days to come
I will continue to show you my love in the future, and my devotion to you will remain strong


So, darling, please wait, please wait until I'm free
I am asking you to wait patiently for me until I am able to be with you completely and fully


There'll be a change, a great change made in me
I am aware of the changes that I need to make in myself, and I promise to work towards being a better person for you




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JAMES A. BECK, LEFTY FRIZZELL

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Comments from YouTube:

@primroseharan9749

David sounds so much like lefty fantastic love this song

@jefftappan381

Love this channel. Whoever this belongs to, thank you oh thank you. God bless you for bringing real music back to us.

@pamshearer7407

Good morning , Legend of country music, David Fizzle , Thank you for sharing this beautiful Love song with us ! Injoy listening to the picking on the Guitar , Wonderful Inspiring muisc ! May the Lord shine upon you and gracious into you, very blessed !
🎸 Date 12/29/2018🎸

@marryannlamb9853

Awesome song loved listening. GOD bless you.Thanks for sharing.

@theresadupuis8475

I love you Too. ...😆

@mickeyandres8113

😊❤️

@mrsandmom5947

Merle-ish!!

@suphangko5812

Look like Merle Haggard

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