You Are The Best Part Of Me
Neil Diamond · Stages - Performances - 1970-2002 [2003]
She thinks that nothin's ever gonna go right
But she'll make it
And we'll make it
There's not way that
I'm leavin' the best part of me
There was a time I wanted out on my own
I even thought that I'd be ok alone
But oh, baby
I know, baby
That I'd be walkin'
Away from the best part of me
Chorus:
You are the best part of me
The best that I am
Or ever will be
You baby, your the part
That allows me
To open my heart
And let love inside
I want you to know
What I've always
known
You are the best
Part of me
Love isn't easy and
It's not always kind
Sometimes you only
Have to make
Up your mind
That you can make it
and you can make it
I know I made it
By keeping the best part of me
My baby's cryin' 'cause she cant run away
And if she could it wouldn't last for a day
And she knows it
And I know it
It just shows that
She is the best part of me
It's true baby, your the best part of me
The best that I am
Or ever will be
You baby, you're the part that allows me
To open my heart
And let love inside
I want you to know
What I've always known
You're the best part of me
Yes, you are the best part of me
You Are The Best Part Of Me
Neil Diamond's 'You Are The Best Part Of Me' stands as a quintessential example of his late-career pop balladry, showcasing his enduring ability to craft intimate, melodic compositions. Recorded for the 2003 compilation 'Stages - Performances - 1970-2002', the track reflects Diamond's mature songwriting style, characterized by lush harmonies and a focus on romantic sentiment. While Diamond is best known for his 1960s hits, this recording demonstrates his continued relevance and skill in the 2000s, blending his classic vocal approach with contemporary production values. The song serves as a testament to his capacity to write timeless love songs that resonate across decades, maintaining the emotional depth and polished delivery that defined his earlier work while adapting to a modern audience.