If It Hadn't Been For Love
Adele · Live At The Royal Albert Hall [2011]
If it hadn't been for love
Never would have caught the train to Louisiana
If it hadn't been for love
Never would have run through the blinding rain
Without one dollar to my name
If it hadn't been, if it hadn't been for love
Never would have seen the trouble that I'm in
If it hadn't been for love
Would have been gone like a wayward wind
If it hadn't been for love
Nobody knows it better than me
I wouldn't be wishin' I was free
If it hadn't been, if it hadn't been for love
Four cold walls against my will
At least I know he's lying still
Four cold walls without parole
Lord, have mercy on my soul!
Never would gone to that side of town
If it hadn't been for love
Never would have took a mind to track him down
If it hadn't been for love
Never would have loaded up a 44
And put myself behind the jailhouse door
If it hadn't been, if it hadn't been for love
Four cold walls against my will
At least I know he's lying still
Four cold walls without parole
Lord, have mercy on my soul!
Never would have hitchhiked to Birmingham
If it hadn't been for love
Never would have caught the train to Louisiana
If it hadn't been for love
Never would have loaded up a 44
And put myself behind the jailhouse door
If it hadn't been, if it hadn't been for love...
If It Hadn't Been For Love
Adele's rendition of 'If It Hadn't Been For Love' on her 2011 Royal Albert Hall live album captures the raw emotional power that defined her early career. Originally written by Carole King, the track serves as a poignant moment within a setlist dominated by Adele's own compositions from the 21 era. The performance highlights her signature soulful delivery and commanding vocal range, transforming a classic song into a deeply personal statement. This recording stands as a testament to her ability to honor established songwriting while asserting her own artistic identity on the global stage. The live setting amplifies the intimacy of the ballad, offering listeners a glimpse into the dynamic connection between the artist and her audience during a pivotal moment in her discography.