How Deep Is The Ocean

Aretha Franklin · Take A Look: Complete On Columbia [2011]

How much do I love you?

I'll tell you no lie

How deep is the ocean?

How high is the sky?



How many times a day do I think of you?

How many roses are sprinkled with dew?



How far would I travel

To be where you are?

How far is the journey

From here to a star?



And if I ever lost you, how much would I cry?

How deep is the ocean?

How high is the sky?



How far would I travel

To be where you are?

How far is the journey

From here to a star?



And if I ever lost you, how much would I cry?

How deep is the ocean?

How high is the sky?

How high is the sky?

How Deep Is The Ocean

Aretha Franklin delivers a soulful rendition of "How Deep Is The Ocean" on her 2011 Columbia compilation, Take A Look: Complete On Columbia. This recording captures the depth of her vocal prowess, blending gospel-inflected emotion with R&B sensibilities characteristic of her mature career phase. The track exemplifies Franklin's ability to transform classic material into a personal statement, showcasing her signature power and emotional range. As part of her extensive discography, the song stands as a testament to her enduring influence on the genre, resonating with listeners who appreciate the raw, spiritual intensity that defined her artistry throughout the 1970s and beyond.