If I Needed You feat. Don Williams
Emmylou Harris · Portraits [Warner] [1996]
(Townes van Zandt)
If I needed you
Would you come to me
Would you come to me
For to ease my pain
If you needed me
I would come to you
I would swim the seas
For to ease your pain.
Well, the night's forlorn
And the morning's born
And the morning shines
With the lights of love
And you'll miss sunrise
If you close your eyes
And that would break
My heart in two.
If I needed you
Would you come to me
Would you come to me
For to ease my pain
If you needed me
I would come to you
I would swim the seas
For to ease your pain.
Baby's with me now
Since I showed
Her how to lay
Her lilly hand in mine
Who would ill agree
(Luke and Lil agree)
She's a sight to see
A treasure for
The poor to find.
If I needed you
Would you come to me
Would you come to me
For to ease my pain
If you needed me
I would come to you
I would swim the seas
For to ease your pain...
If I needed you
Would you come to me
Would you come to me
For to ease my pain
If you needed me
I would come to you
I would swim the seas
For to ease your pain.
Well, the night's forlorn
And the morning's born
And the morning shines
With the lights of love
And you'll miss sunrise
If you close your eyes
And that would break
My heart in two.
If I needed you
Would you come to me
Would you come to me
For to ease my pain
If you needed me
I would come to you
I would swim the seas
For to ease your pain.
Baby's with me now
Since I showed
Her how to lay
Her lilly hand in mine
Who would ill agree
(Luke and Lil agree)
She's a sight to see
A treasure for
The poor to find.
If I needed you
Would you come to me
Would you come to me
For to ease my pain
If you needed me
I would come to you
I would swim the seas
For to ease your pain...
If I Needed You feat. Don Williams
Emmylou Harris delivers a tender, acoustic-driven performance on this 1996 recording, featuring Don Williams. The track appears on her album Portraits, showcasing her signature ability to blend country and folk traditions with emotional depth. Harris's vocal delivery is intimate and nuanced, capturing the quiet longing inherent in the song's theme. Collaborating with Williams, a legend in the genre, adds a layer of mutual respect and shared history to the track. This recording exemplifies the collaborative spirit of the late 1990s country scene, where veteran artists worked together to create timeless music that resonates with listeners seeking authenticity and heartfelt storytelling.