I Love You [W' Skeeter Davis]
Bobby Bare · All-American Boy [Bear Family] [1994]
I love you, you, you
No one else will ever do
Always true, true, true
I'll forever be to you.
I love you, no one new
Will never ever do
I'll always be true to you
'Cause I love you.
The wedding bells are ringing
In the chapel just over the hill
They're ringing for the wedding
Of my best friend Bill.
He wed the girl I loved and I'd rather to die
Than to live I got to choose
'Cause I've lost her
And I've lost the friend.
But there's one thing I'd never lose
That's the way that she says.
I love you, you, you
No one else will ever do
Always true, true, true
I'll forever be to you.
Yes, in her shy sorta way
I could leave you here now
'Cause I like she was here today
She said she would always love me
She would always be good and true
Yes, that's one thing
I'll never forget the way she says
I'll always be true to you
'Cause I love you
I love you, you, you
No one else will ever do
Always true, true, true
I'll forever be to you.
I'll always be true to you
'Cause I love you...
I Love You [W' Skeeter Davis]
Bobby Bare's 1966 recording of 'I Love You' features a tender vocal performance that highlights his signature country style. Originally recorded for RCA Victor, the track was later reissued on the Bear Family compilation 'All-American Boy' in 1994. While often associated with the song's famous version by Skeeter Davis, Bare's rendition captures a distinct, intimate quality characteristic of his work during the mid-1960s. The song reflects the gentle, romantic ballad tradition prevalent in country music at the time, showcasing Bare's ability to convey emotion through subtle phrasing and acoustic instrumentation. It stands as a notable example of his discography from the era, contributing to his reputation as a skilled interpreter of classic country themes.