About the song

“You’ll Be There” is a country song about the power of love and faith. The song is a beautiful ballad that has been praised for its comforting lyrics and its inspiring message.

The song begins with Strait singing about a man who is going through a difficult time. He is feeling lost and alone, and he is not sure where to turn. However, he then remembers the love of his life, and he knows that she will always be there for him.

The song’s chorus is a simple but powerful statement of faith: “You’ll be there, when I’m feeling down. You’ll be there, when I’m all alone. You’ll be there, when I need you most. You’ll be there, I know you will.

The rest of the song tells the story of how the man’s love for his life helps him to overcome his challenges. She gives him the strength to keep going, and she helps him to find hope in the darkest of times.

“You’ll Be There” is a beautiful and inspiring song about the power of love and faith. It is a classic country song that has been covered by many artists, including Willie Nelson, Randy Travis, and Alan Jackson.

Here are some additional details about the song:

  • Genre: Country
  • Release Date: 1975
  • Album: Strait from the Heart
  • Label: MCA Records
  • Songwriters: Paul Overstreet, Don Schlitz
  • Producer: Billy Sherrill
  • Music Video Director: N/A

Critical Reception:

  • “You’ll Be There” was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
  • The song was praised for its comforting lyrics and its inspiring message.

Commercial Success:

  • “You’ll Be There” was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
  • The song was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1976.

Legacy:

  • “You’ll Be There” is a classic country song that has been covered by many artists, including Willie Nelson, Randy Travis, and Alan Jackson.
  • The song is considered to be one of the greatest country songs of all time.

Video

Lyrics

“You’ll Be There”

 

Hope is an anchor
And love is a ship
Time is the ocean
And life is a trip
You don’t know where you’re goin’
‘Til you know where your at
And if you can’t read the stars
Well, you’d better have a map
A compus and a conscious
So you don’t get lost at sea
Lonesome old lonely island
Where no one wants to beFrom the beginning of creation
I think our maker had a plan
For us to leave these shores
And sail beyond the sand
And let the good light guide us
To the waves and the wind
To the beaches in a world
Where we’ve have never been
And we’ll climb upon the mountain y’all
We’ll let our voices ring
And those who’ve never tried it
They’ll be the first to sing

Oh, my, my
I’ll see you on the other side
If I make it
And it might be a long hard ride
But I’m gonna take it
Sometime it seems that I don’t have a prayer
Let the weather take me anywhere
But I know that I want to go
The streets are gold ’cause you’ll be there
Oh, my, my

You don’t bring nothin’ with you here
And you can’t take nothin’ back
I ain’t never seen a hearse with a luggage rack
So I’ve torn my knees a-prayin’
Scared my back from fallin’ down
Spent so much time flyin’ high
‘Til I’m face first in the ground
So if you’re up there watchin’ me
Would you talk to God and say
Tell him I might need a hand
To see you both someday

Oh, my, my
So, I’ll see you on the other side
If I make it
And it may be a long hard ride
But I want to take it
Sometime it seems that I don’t have a prayer
Let the weather take me anywhere
But I know that I want to go
Where the streets are gold
‘Cause you’ll be there (you’ll be there)
Oh, my, my
‘Cause you’ll be there (you’ll be there)
Oh, my, my

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *