Waltz Me to Heaven
Waylon Jennings · Love Songs [RCA] [2005]
Since I've had a good time
And I think it's high time I did
Could I have this dance
It feels like romance
And it's good to be feeling like this.
The lights are down low
The band's playin' slow
To The beautiful Tennessee Waltz
How many love songs
And how many dance floors
have lovers like us waltzed across.
Chorus 1:
So waltz me to heaven tonight
To the waltz of the angels we'll blissfully blind
On past the milkyway to paradise
Won't you waltz me to heaven tonight.
Chorus 2:
Waltz me to heaven tonight
Honky tonk angels in heavenly flight
With the moon as our halo and the stars in our eyes
Won't you waltz me to heaven tonight.
Chorus 3:
Waltz me to heaven tonight
Hold your heavenly body against mine so tight
As the band softly plays on this magical night
We'll dance past the milkyway to paradise
With the moon as our halo and the stars in our eyes
Won't you waltz me to heaven tonight.
Won't you waltz me to heaven tonight...
Waltz Me to Heaven
Waylon Jennings delivers a smooth, country-rock performance on 'Waltz Me to Heaven,' a standout track from his 2005 RCA compilation Love Songs. As a central figure in the outlaw country movement, Jennings blended traditional honky-tonk rhythms with a gritty, blues-inflected vocal style that defined his era. This recording captures his signature ability to weave storytelling into melodic structures, characteristic of his work with RCA Victor during the late 1970s and beyond. The song reflects the broader influence of artists like Waylon and Willie Nelson, who redefined the genre by prioritizing authenticity and emotional depth over polished studio perfection. Jennings' delivery here remains timeless, showcasing his mastery of the fiddle and guitar-driven arrangements that became hallmarks of his discography.