About the song
“Lovin’ Her Was Easier (than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)” is a deeply moving song written and first recorded by Kris Kristofferson. This classic track first appeared on Kristofferson’s 1971 album *The Silver Tongued Devil and I*. The song has since been celebrated by many, including Roger Miller, who recorded it for his album *The Best of Roger Miller* and released it as a single in July 1971. A decade later, Tompall & the Glaser Brothers also put their unique spin on the song for their album *Lovin’ Her Was Easier*.
The essence of the song lies in its lyrical beauty and nostalgic tone. The narrator reminisces about a past romance with a tender and reflective mood. The lyrics draw vivid pictures of nature and personal connection, painting a portrait of love that was simpler and more profound than anything the narrator could imagine doing again. This nostalgic reflection is expressed in a straightforward yet heartfelt manner, making the song resonate with listeners of all ages.
When Kris Kristofferson first released the song, it was not promoted heavily to country music radio. Despite this, it achieved notable success. It climbed to number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number 4 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart. In Canada, the song earned a spot at number 21 on the RPM Top Singles chart and number 8 on the Adult Contemporary list.
Kristofferson’s rendition is characterized by its straightforward musical arrangement, recorded in the key of C major, which complements the song’s reflective lyrics and emotional depth. The simplicity of the song’s arrangement and the sincerity of its lyrics make it a timeless piece that continues to touch hearts.
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Lyrics
Kris, I wanna do another one of your songs
That you’ll help me out with, will ya?
I have seen the morning burning golden
On the mountain in the skies
Aching with the feeling
And the freedom of an eagle when she flies
Turning all my world away
She smiled upon my soul as I lay dying
Healing as the colors in the sunshine
And the shadows of her eyes
Waking in the morning to the feeling
Of her fingers on my skin
Wiping out the traces of the people
And the places that I’ve been
Teaching me that yesterday was something
That I never thought of trying
Talking of tomorrow and the money
Love and time we had to spend
Loving her was easier
Than anything I’ll ever do again
I was close together with a feeling
That I’ve never known, before in my time
You’re not ashamed to be a woman
She’s not afraid to be a friend
I don’t know the answers to the easy way
She’s opened every door in my mind
And dreaming is as easy
As believing that it’s never gonna end
Loving her was easier
Than anything I’ll ever do again
Coming close together with a feeling
That I’ve never known, before in my time
She’s not ashamed to be a woman
She’s not afraid to be a friend
I don’t know the answers to the easy way
She’s opened every door in my mind
Dreaming is as easy
As believing that it’s never gonna end
Loving her was easier
Than anything I’ll ever do again
Loving her was easier
Than anything I’ll ever do again
Thank you all very much