About the song
“Lovin’ Her Was Easier (than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)” is a timeless ballad penned by Kris Kristofferson that has been immortalized through multiple renditions across decades. Each interpretation of the song brings its own flavor and emotion, resonating with listeners through its evocative lyrics and heartfelt melodies.
Originally recorded by Kris Kristofferson for his 1971 album “The Silver Tongued Devil and I,” the song captures a poignant reflection on a past lover, painted with imagery from nature and intimate personal moments. Despite its deeply emotional content, Kristofferson’s version initially saw more success on broader music charts rather than within the country genre, reaching positions like 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and 4 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks.
Roger Miller, known for his distinct style in country music, also recorded the song in the same year for his album “The Best of Roger Miller.” His rendition, produced by Jerry Fuller, added a touch of Miller’s charm to the song, making it resonate within the country music scene. Miller’s version peaked at 28 on the Hot Country Singles chart in the U.S., marking its impact within the genre during the early 1970s.
Another notable interpretation came from Tompall & the Glaser Brothers, who recorded the song both in the 1970s and again in 1981. Their 1981 version became their highest-charting single, reaching number 2 on the Billboard country music chart. This rendition underscored the enduring appeal of the song, capturing the hearts of a new generation of country music fans with its heartfelt delivery and lush harmonies characteristic of the Glaser Brothers’ style.
Over the years, “Lovin’ Her Was Easier” has been embraced by various artists across different genres, including Mark Chesnutt, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson, each bringing their own interpretation to this beloved classic. Its universal themes of love, loss, and nostalgia continue to resonate, ensuring its place as a cherished piece of musical history that transcends time and genre boundaries.
From its humble beginnings as a Kris Kristofferson composition to its evolution through the voices of country music legends, “Lovin’ Her Was Easier” stands as a testament to the enduring power of songwriting and the emotional connection music creates. With each rendition, listeners are invited to rediscover its beauty and reflect on their own experiences of love and longing, making it a perennial favorite in the hearts of music lovers worldwide.
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Lyrics
Hey, I wanna tell you before we get out of here tonight
How much we appreciate the good feeling you’ve been throwing back at us
Because it’s a-, we’re in it for the love and not the money, darling
But if it wasn’t for y’all’s money we couldn’t do it, so God bless you for that
I have seen the mornin’ burnin’ golden on the mountain in the skies
Achin’ with the feelin’ of the freedom of an eagle when she flies
Turnin’ on the world the way she smiled upon my soul as I lay dyin’
Healin’ as the colors in the sunlight and the shadows of her eyes
Wakin’ in the mornin’ to the feelin’ of her fingers on my skin
Wipin’ out the traces of the people and the places that I’ve been
Teachin’ me that yesterday was somethin’ that I’d never thought of tryin’
Talkin’ of tomorrow and the money love and time we had to spend
Lovin’ her was easier than anything I’ll ever do again
Comin’ close together with a feelin’ that I’ve never known before in my time
She ain’t ashamed to be a human or afraid to be a friend
I don’t know the answer to the easy way she opened every door in my mind
But dreamin’ was as easy as believin’, it was never gonna end
And lovin’ her was easier than anything I’ll ever do again