How Do I Live
Trisha Yearwood · Greatest Hits [2007]
If I had to live without you
What kind of life would that be
Oh I, I need you in my arms
Need you to hold
You're my world, my heart, my soul
If you ever leave
Baby, you would take away everything good in my life.
Without you, there'd be no sun in my sky
There would be no love in my life
There would be no world left for me and I,
Baby I don't know what I would do
I'd be lost if I lost you
If you ever leave
Baby, you'd take away everything real in my life.
Chorus:
And tell me now
How do I live without you
I want to know
How do I breathe without you
If you ever go
How do I ever, ever survive,
How do I
How do I
Oh, how do I live?
If you ever leave
Baby you would take away everything
Need you with me
Baby, don't you know
That your everything good in my life.
And tell me now
How do I live without you
I want to know
How do I breathe without you
If you ever go
How do I ever, ever, survive
How do I
How do I
Oh, how do I live?
How do I live
Without you baby?...
How Do I Live
Trisha Yearwood's 'How Do I Live' stands as a defining anthem of 1990s country music, blending heartfelt storytelling with an infectious pop-country sound. Released on her 2007 greatest hits compilation, the track showcases her signature ability to craft relatable narratives about heartbreak and resilience. The song's enduring popularity stems from its melodic structure and Yearwood's emotive vocal delivery, which has made it a staple at country festivals and a frequent cover choice for artists across genres. It exemplifies the era's shift toward polished production while maintaining the genre's traditional focus on personal emotion, cementing Yearwood's status as a leading figure in modern country music.