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Introduction
Imagine a melody that feels like an embrace, one that wraps around you with both warmth and bittersweet longing—this is the essence of “I Will Always Love You.” When Vince Gill and Dolly Parton joined forces for this rendition, they didn’t just cover a song; they transformed it into an emotional journey, a gentle reminder of love’s enduring, selfless nature. Originally penned by Dolly in 1973 as a farewell letter to her long-time mentor Porter Wagoner, “I Will Always Love You” has a timeless message: love doesn’t always mean holding on; sometimes, it’s about letting go.
In this duet, Vince’s soulful, understated vocals blend beautifully with Dolly’s signature warmth, adding a new layer to the song’s meaning. Their harmonies make each lyric resonate, like a whispered promise across time. It’s a version that feels both intimate and grand, touching on something universal that anyone who’s loved and lost can understand.
This version also showcases the incredible versatility of the song. While Dolly’s original felt like a heartfelt goodbye, and Whitney Houston’s famous rendition brought a power-ballad intensity, Gill and Parton’s duet strips it back to something raw and honest. It feels less like a performance and more like a shared secret, something you’d only reveal to someone who truly understands you.
Whether you’re going through a goodbye or just appreciating the beauty of a love that’s strong enough to let go, this rendition of “I Will Always Love You” is a song to get lost in, a gentle reminder that love lingers—even when people part.
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Lyrics
[Verse 1: Vince Gill]
If I should stay
Well, I would only be in your way
So I’ll go, abut I know
I’ll think of you each step of my way
[Chorus: Vince Gill]
And I will always love you
I will always love you
[Verse 2: Dolly Parton]
Bitter-sweet memories
That is all I’m taking with me
Good-bye, please don’t you cry
‘Cause we both know I’m not what you need
[Chorus: Dolly Parton, Dolly Parton & Vince Gill]
But I will always love you
I will always love you
[Bridge: Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, Dolly Parton & Vince Gill]
I hope life (I hope life)
Treats you kind (Treats you kind)
And I hope you have all you dream of
I wish you joy (Wish you hoy)
And happiness (And happiness)
But above all this I wish you love
[Chorus: Dolly Parton & Vince Gill, Vince Gill]
Oh, I will always love you
I will always love you
Yes, I will always love you
I will always love you
[Outro: Dolly Parton & Vince Gill]
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