I Love You Too Much

Steve Earle · Live at the BBC [2009]

Ooh pretty baby what you doin' to me

The way your kisses burn right through me

I don't think I can last much longer

I get weaker and my love gets stronger

I don't think that my heart can take it

One little slip of a word might break it

Well believe me baby this ain't no crush

I think maybe I love you too much

Baby, baby, baby, oh baby, ooh baby, baby, I love you too much

Baby, baby, baby, oh baby, ooh baby, baby, I love you too much



I tell myself that it ain't no big thing

Then you give another little tug on that heart string

Well you cut me girl and I'm still bleedin'

Well just touch me baby, that's all I'm needin'

You must think that I'm easy, don't ya

But I got scars that I've never shown ya

Well every inch of me burns for your touch

I think maybe I love you too much

I Love You Too Much

Steve Earle's "I Love You Too Much" stands as a poignant centerpiece on his 2009 BBC live recording, capturing the raw energy of his folk-rock and country roots. The track exemplifies Earle's signature ability to blend narrative storytelling with acoustic instrumentation, delivering a performance that feels both intimate and expansive. Recorded in the live setting, the song highlights his vocal delivery and guitar work, characteristic of his work throughout the 1990s and beyond. It reflects themes of enduring affection and the complexities of relationships, delivered with the authenticity that has defined his career. The recording serves as a testament to his status as a chronicler of the American experience, offering listeners a glimpse into the immediacy of his stage presence.