About the song
“The Highwaymen’s classic country ballad, Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again), is a timeless masterpiece that continues to resonate with listeners of all ages. This heartfelt song, with its soulful harmonies and poignant lyrics, paints a vivid picture of love lost and the enduring impact of a past romance.
The song’s narrative, delivered with the iconic voices of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson, explores the bittersweet memories of a love that once was. The lyrics, filled with regret and longing, capture the universal experience of heartbreak and the challenges of moving on. Phrases like “loving her was easier” and “anything I’ll ever do again” convey the depth of the narrator’s emotions and the enduring nature of his affection.
One of the most striking aspects of this song is the way it balances themes of loss and hope. While the lyrics express a sense of sadness and nostalgia, the music itself has a comforting and familiar quality. The harmonies between the four legendary singers create a rich and textured sound that envelops the listener.
Ultimately, Loving Her Was Easier is a testament to the enduring power of country music. The song’s themes of love, loss, and redemption are universal, and its timeless message continues to connect with audiences across generations.”*
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Lyrics
Kris, I wanna do another one of your songsThat you’ll help me out with, will ya?I have seen the morning burning goldenOn the mountain in the skiesAching with the feelingAnd the freedom of an eagle when she fliesTurning all my world awayShe smiled upon my soul as I lay dyingHealing as the colors in the sunshineAnd the shadows of her eyesWaking in the morning to the feelingOf her fingers on my skinWiping out the traces of the peopleAnd the places that I’ve beenTeaching me that yesterday was somethingThat I never thought of tryingTalking of tomorrow and the moneyLove and time we had to spendLoving her was easierThan anything I’ll ever do againI was close together with a feelingThat I’ve never known, before in my timeYou’re not ashamed to be a womanShe’s not afraid to be a friendI don’t know the answers to the easy wayShe’s opened every door in my mindAnd dreaming is as easyAs believing that it’s never gonna endLoving her was easierThan anything I’ll ever do againComing close together with a feelingThat I’ve never known, before in my timeShe’s not ashamed to be a womanShe’s not afraid to be a friendI don’t know the answers to the easy wayShe’s opened every door in my mindDreaming is as easyAs believing that it’s never gonna endLoving her was easierThan anything I’ll ever do againLoving her was easierThan anything I’ll ever do againThank you all very much