Could You, Would You
Van Morrison · Other Songs - Van Morrison
Um, hold me in your arms
A-show me all your charms
Or make me sad or make-a me blue
Could you love me
Like I love you-ooo
Like I love you-ooo-ooo
Could you, a-would you
Um, a-squeeze a-hold me tight
A-love me all through the night
And never ever let me go
Could you love me
Like I love you so
Like I love you so, oh
Every time I see you walkin' down my avenue
I say, "Hi, hi, hi, hi, hi, are you alright?"
And you say, "How do ya do?"
Just like ya always do
And if I had ya in my arms tonight
Could you, a-would you,
Um hold, hold me oh so near
While I whisper in your ear
The sweet words you long to hear
Could you love me
Like I love you-ooo-ooo
Like I love you-ooo-ooo
Oh
(Instrumental)
Could you, a-would you
Um ho-old me oh so near
While I whisper in your ear
The sweet words you long to hear
Could you love me
Like I love you-ooo-ooo
Like I love you-ooo-ooo
Jus-jus-jus-just just like I love you
Just just, just like I love you, baby
FADES
Just, just, just like I love you
Could You, Would You
Could You, Would You stands as a testament to Van Morrison's enduring ability to craft intimate, soulful narratives. The track showcases his signature blend of rock, blues, and jazz influences, delivered with the characteristic vocal phrasing that has defined his career for decades. While the song may not carry the immediate commercial weight of anthems like Brown Eyed Girl, it reflects the depth found throughout his extensive discography. Morrison's work often explores themes of longing and connection, and this recording captures that emotional resonance with understated power. It serves as a reminder of his prolific output and his capacity to create timeless music that resonates across generations without relying on overt spectacle.