Carrying Your Love With Me
George Strait · 50 Number Ones [MCA Nashville] [2004]
Baby all I got is this beat up leather bag
And everything I own don't fill up half
But don't you worry 'bout the way I pack
All I care about is gettin' back real soon
A goodbye kiss is all I need from you.
Chorus:
'Cause I'm carrying your love with me
West Virginia down to Tennesse
I'll be moving with the good Lord's speed
Carrying your love with me
It's my strength for holdin' on
Every minute that I have to be gone
I'll have everything I'll ever need
I'm carrying your love with me.
On a lonely highway stuck out in the rain
Darlin' all I have to do is speak your name
The clouds roll back and the waters part
The sun starts shinin' in my heart for you
You're right there and everything I do.
Chorus:
'Cause I'm carryin' your love with me
West Virginia down to Tennesse
I'll be movin' with the good Lord's speed
Carrying your love with me
It's my strength for holding on
Every minute that I have to be gone
I'll have everything I'll ever need
I'm carrying your love with me.
--- Instrumental ---
It's my strength for holding on
Every minute that I have to be gone
I'll have everything I'll ever need
I'm carrying your love with me.
I'm carrying your love with me.
I'm carrying your love with me
West Virginia down to Tennesse
I'll be moving with the good Lord's speed
Carrying your love with me...
--- Instrumental to fade ---
Carrying Your Love With Me
George Strait's 'Carrying Your Love With Me' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery in traditional country balladry. Recorded for the landmark 2004 compilation '50 Number Ones,' the track showcases Strait's signature vocal delivery, characterized by its warm, baritone tone and intricate phrasing that draws deeply from the Nashville sound tradition. The song explores themes of enduring devotion and the weight of responsibility within a relationship, delivered with a sincerity that has become a staple in his extensive discography. As a defining piece of his later career, it reinforces Strait's reputation as a master storyteller who blends classic country structures with contemporary production, ensuring his music remains a cornerstone of the genre's legacy.