As Long as I Live
Bill Anderson · The First 10 Years: 1956-1966 [2011]
(Roy Acuff)
As long as I live if it be one hour
or if it be one hundred years
I'll keep remembering forever and ever
I'll love you dear as long as I live.
It was easy said the night we parted
that we'd forget we'd ever met
I haven't forgotten, I wonder if you have
or if your heart is full of regret?
As long as I live if it be one hour
or if it be one hundred years
I'll keep remembering forever and ever
I'll love you dear as long as I live.
--- Instrumental ---
I never thought the night we parted
That life without you could be so bad
I know it sounds funny but I can't forget you
The only happiness I've ever had.
As long as I live if it be one hour
or if it be one hundred years
I'll keep remembering forever and ever
I'll love you dear as long as I live...
As long as I live if it be one hour
or if it be one hundred years
I'll keep remembering forever and ever
I'll love you dear as long as I live.
It was easy said the night we parted
that we'd forget we'd ever met
I haven't forgotten, I wonder if you have
or if your heart is full of regret?
As long as I live if it be one hour
or if it be one hundred years
I'll keep remembering forever and ever
I'll love you dear as long as I live.
--- Instrumental ---
I never thought the night we parted
That life without you could be so bad
I know it sounds funny but I can't forget you
The only happiness I've ever had.
As long as I live if it be one hour
or if it be one hundred years
I'll keep remembering forever and ever
I'll love you dear as long as I live...
As Long as I Live
Bill Anderson's 'As Long as I Live' stands as a quintessential example of his signature country storytelling, capturing the enduring spirit of the American South. Recorded for his 2011 compilation 'The First 10 Years: 1956-1966,' the track reflects Anderson's mastery of the honky-tonk and traditional country styles that defined his early career. The song's narrative explores themes of resilience and the simple joys of life, delivered with the warm, baritone vocals that became his trademark. As part of his extensive discography, this recording showcases Anderson's ability to craft relatable ballads that resonate across generations, cementing his legacy as a master of the genre.