About the song
“Lovin’ Her Was Easier (than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)” is a poignant ballad that emerged from the pen and voice of country music icon Kris Kristofferson. Originally written and recorded for his 1971 album “The Silver Tongued Devil and I,” this soulful track reflects Kristofferson’s poetic songwriting prowess and heartfelt delivery.
The song paints a vivid picture of love and longing, with lyrics that resonate deeply with themes of nostalgia and personal reflection. Kristofferson’s rendition, recorded at Monument Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, showcases his signature blend of country and folk influences, set against a backdrop of gentle guitar and emotive storytelling.
Despite not receiving extensive promotion on country radio, Kristofferson’s version of “Lovin’ Her Was Easier” made significant chart appearances. It reached number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 4 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart. In Canada, the song also found success, climbing to number 21 on the RPM Top Singles chart and reaching the 8th position on the Adult Contemporary list.
Following Kristofferson’s initial recording, “Lovin’ Her Was Easier” was embraced by other artists, including Roger Miller, who released his own rendition in July 1971 on his album “The Best of Roger Miller.” Miller’s version found favor on the Hot Country Singles chart, peaking at number 28 in the United States and reaching number 8 in Canada on the RPM Country Tracks.
A decade later, in 1981, Tompall & the Glaser Brothers revisited the song with a country rock twist, recording it for their album “Lovin’ Her Was Easier.” Their rendition soared to even greater heights, peaking at number 2 on both the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and the RPM Country Singles chart in Canada.
Across various interpretations and over the years, “Lovin’ Her Was Easier” has remained a cherished classic in the realm of country music, admired for its lyrical depth and emotional resonance. It continues to be celebrated as a testament to Kris Kristofferson’s enduring influence and artistry in the genre.
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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