About the song
Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” is a timeless classic that has touched the hearts of listeners for decades. This iconic ballad showcases Dolly Parton’s exceptional songwriting skills, emotional depth, and soul-stirring vocals.
The song opens with gentle acoustic guitar chords, setting a melancholic yet hopeful tone. Dolly’s voice, warm and full of sincerity, carries the emotional weight of the lyrics with grace and conviction. As she sings about bidding farewell to a loved one with love and gratitude, her words resonate with anyone who has experienced the bittersweetness of parting ways.
“I Will Always Love You” is more than just a breakup song; it’s a testament to the power of love, respect, and resilience. Dolly’s heartfelt delivery and poignant lyrics make it a universal anthem of love and loss, transcending genres and generations.
One of the song’s most memorable moments is the powerful chorus, where Dolly’s vocals soar with raw emotion as she proclaims, “I will always love you.” It’s a declaration of enduring affection and a poignant farewell wrapped into one poignant melody.
The song’s simplicity in its arrangement allows Dolly’s vocals and heartfelt lyrics to shine through, making it a timeless masterpiece that continues to resonate with listeners of all ages. Whether you’re experiencing heartache or cherishing a special bond, “I Will Always Love You” is a song that speaks to the soul and reminds us of the enduring power of love.
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Lyrics
If I should stayWell I would only be in your wayAnd so I’ll go, and yet I knowI’ll think of you each step of the wayAnd I will always love youI will always love youBitter-sweet memoriesThat’s all I’m taking with meGood-bye, please don’t cry‘Cause we both know that I’m notWhat you needBut I will always love youI will always love youAnd I hope life, will treat you kindAnd I hope that you have allThat you ever dreamed ofOh I do wish you joyAnd I wish you happinessBut above all thisI wish you loveI love youI will always love youI, I will always, always love youI will always love youI will always love youI will always love you