I'll Remember You
Bob Dylan · Original Album Classics [2010]
When I've forgotten all the rest,
You to me were true,
You to me were the best.
When there is no more,
You cut to the core
Quicker than anyone I knew.
When I'm all alone
In the great unknown,
I'll remember you.
I'll remember you
At the end of the trail,
I had so much left to do,
I had so little time to fail.
There's some people that
You don't forget,
Even though you've only seen'm
One time or two.
When the roses fade
And I'm in the shade,
I'll remember you.
Didn't I, didn't I try to love you?
Didn't I, didn't I try to care?
Didn't I sleep, didn't I weep beside you
With the rain blowing in your hair?
I'll remember you
When the wind blows through the piney wood.
It was you who came right through,
It was you who understood.
Though I'd never say
That I done it the way
That you'd have liked me to.
In the end,
My dear sweet friend,
I'll remember you.
I'll Remember You
Bob Dylan's 'I'll Remember You' stands as a poignant addition to his extensive discography, capturing the enduring power of his songwriting within the folk-rock genre. Recorded for the 2010 compilation 'Original Album Classics,' the track reflects Dylan's characteristic ability to weave personal narrative with universal themes of memory and loss. The song exemplifies his approach to acoustic storytelling, where simple instrumentation serves as a backdrop for lyrical depth. As part of his broader body of work, this recording continues to resonate with listeners who appreciate the raw emotional honesty found in his catalog. It complements other notable tracks from his career, reinforcing his status as a pivotal figure in American music history.

