I'll be there
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I'll be there
Willie Nelson & Ray Price Lyrics


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There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me
Ain't no breeze big enough to slow me
I'll never have seen a river that's too wide
There ain't no jail tight enough to lock me
Ain't no man big enough to stop me
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side
So love me if you ever gonna love me
I never have seen a road to ruff to ride
There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me
There ain't no breeze big enough to slow me
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side
Now there ain't no rope tight enough to bind me
Look for me honey you will find me
Any old time your ready with your charm
I'll be there ready and a waitin'
There won't be any hesitation
I'll be right here if you ever want me in your arms
So love me if you ever gonna love me
I never have seen a road to ruff to ride
There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me
There ain't no breeze big enough to slow me




I'll be there if you ever want me by your side
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Willie Nelson & Ray Price's song "I'll Be There" convey a sense of determination and loyalty. The opening lines suggest that the singer is unstoppable, as there are no chains strong enough to hold him nor wind strong enough to slow him down. He also says that he has never come across a river too wide to cross, which suggests that he is unafraid of challenges and obstacles.


As the song progresses, the singer tells his lover that he will be there for her whenever she needs him. He describes how there is no jail cell that can hold him and no man that can stop him from being by her side. The repetition of the phrase "I'll be there if you ever want me by your side" emphasizes the loyalty and devotion of the singer towards his lover.


The final verse of the song reinforces the singer's commitment to his lover. He says that no rope can bind him and that his lover can find him whenever she wants. He promises not to hesitate and to be ready and waiting for her whenever she needs him. The song ends with the same refrain as before, with the singer reassuring his lover once again that he will be there for her.


Overall, the lyrics of "I'll Be There" convey a sense of unwavering commitment and loyalty, as the singer promises to stand by his lover through thick and thin.


Line by Line Meaning

There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me
Nothing can hold me back or keep me captive


Ain't no breeze big enough to slow me
I am determined and cannot be slowed down


I'll never have seen a river that's too wide
I am not afraid of challenges or obstacles


There ain't no jail tight enough to lock me
Even imprisonment cannot contain me


Ain't no man big enough to stop me
No one can stand in my way


I'll be there if you ever want me by your side
I will always be there for you when you need me


So love me if you ever gonna love me
If you have any intentions of loving me, do it now


I never have seen a road to ruff to ride
I am not afraid to face difficult situations


Now there ain't no rope tight enough to bind me
No one can hold me back, tie me down or restrict me


Look for me honey you will find me
I am always available and easy to find


Any old time your ready with your charm
Whenever you are ready, I am here for you


I'll be there ready and a waitin'
I am always prepared and waiting for you


There won't be any hesitation
I will act immediately without hesitation


I'll be right here if you ever want me in your arms
I will be here for you, always available to hold and comfort you


I'll be there if you ever want me by your side
I am always ready to be by your side




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ray Price, Rusty Gabbard

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Marewa Upu

Greatest singer/entertainer in Country. Lukas and Micah love and respect their father. Beautiful to see.

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Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, I wouldn’t be where I am today without your loyalty and support. How long have you been a fan🎵🎶🎼

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themindoftwister

Willie Nelson is the epitome of talent!!!!!!!!

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Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, I wouldn’t be where I am today without your loyalty and support. How long have you been a fan🎵🎶🎼

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Sacrificial Lamb

Its amazing how Willie's voice never changed despite his age.

Richard Carew

it's changed... it's better now 🤠

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Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, I wouldn’t be where I am today without your loyalty and support. How long have you been a fan🎵🎶🎼😊

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Hannah Delzingo

Ray price was one of my grandpa's favorite singers, growing up staying at my grandparents house i always heard him singing it, it's nice to hear this song again

G S

Amazed by his voice it's soothing,musically magical

oleeta hays

I've wanted you all my life. Perfect pitch, perfect rhythm,perfect enunciation, pure soul moving out to embrace us all. I love you!

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