You'll Remember Me

Johnny Cash · Other Songs - Johnny Cash

You were young and needed love and I was wild and free

But every time you said a prayer you said a prayer for me

Why the ring upon your hand we vowed fidelity

There were times when I forgot but you remembered me

(There were times when I forgot but you remembered me)

You remembered only that wedding bells would ring

You remembered only to count the days till spring

You knew only love and honor but I couldn't see

I regret that I forgot cause you remembered me

(I regret that I forgot cause you remembered me)

[ guitar ]

I believed that promises were made to break apart

But every time I broke a vow I always broke your heart

So here's to you God bless you now wherever you may be

There were times that I forgot but you remembered me

(There were times that I forgot but you remembered me)

You remembered only...

You'll Remember Me

Johnny Cash's 'You'll Remember Me' stands as a poignant reflection within his extensive discography, capturing the raw emotional depth that defined his career. The track exemplifies the artist's signature baritone delivery, blending themes of memory and mortality with a straightforward, unadorned musical arrangement. While often associated with his later explorations of country and folk traditions, the song resonates with the timeless quality found throughout his body of work. It serves as a reminder of Cash's ability to convey profound sentiment through simple, direct storytelling. The recording remains a significant song in his catalogue, showcasing his enduring influence on American music and his capacity to connect with listeners through universal experiences of love and loss.