The Best Part of Loving You
Hank Locklin · Nashville Women [1967]
(Ann Prince)
The best part of loving you is over and done
And the worst part of loving you has only begun.
The best part of loving you while seeing you here
And feeling tender magic each time you were near
The best part of loving you was knowing you were mine
And childishly believing you'd be mine all the mine.
The best part of loving you while seeing you here
And feeling tender magic each time you were near
The best part of loving you was knowing you were mine
And childishly believing you'd be mine all the mine.
The worst part of loving you was seeing you grow cold
And knowing there was someone else you wanted to hold
The worst part of loving you is now under way
I watched you walk into the arms of your new love today.
The best part of loving you while seeing you here
And feeling tender magic each time you were near
The best part of loving you was knowing you were mine
And childishly believing you'd be mine all the mine...
The best part of loving you is over and done
And the worst part of loving you has only begun.
The best part of loving you while seeing you here
And feeling tender magic each time you were near
The best part of loving you was knowing you were mine
And childishly believing you'd be mine all the mine.
The best part of loving you while seeing you here
And feeling tender magic each time you were near
The best part of loving you was knowing you were mine
And childishly believing you'd be mine all the mine.
The worst part of loving you was seeing you grow cold
And knowing there was someone else you wanted to hold
The worst part of loving you is now under way
I watched you walk into the arms of your new love today.
The best part of loving you while seeing you here
And feeling tender magic each time you were near
The best part of loving you was knowing you were mine
And childishly believing you'd be mine all the mine...
The Best Part of Loving You
Hank Locklin's 1967 recording of 'The Best Part of Loving You' stands as a quintessential example of his smooth, melodic country style. Featured on the album Nashville Women, the track showcases Locklin's signature ability to blend traditional folk sensibilities with polished production. The song reflects the era's focus on romantic themes and acoustic storytelling, capturing the intimate atmosphere characteristic of mid-1960s Nashville country music. As part of his extensive discography, this recording highlights his versatility and enduring appeal within the genre, offering a timeless tribute to the complexities of love.