About the song
“Baby Blue” is a country song that tells the story of a man who is in love with a young woman. The song is a beautiful ballad about the power of love, and it has been praised for its simple yet elegant lyrics and its timeless melody.
The song begins with Strait singing about how he first met the woman he loves. He describes her as being “baby blue” and “sweet as can be.” He quickly falls in love with her, and he knows that she is the one for him.
The song’s chorus is a simple but powerful statement of the man’s love for the woman: “Baby Blue, I love you. Baby Blue, I need you. Baby Blue, I’ll always be true to you.“
The rest of the song tells the story of the man and woman’s love for each other. They get married and have a family, and they grow old together. The song ends with the man still in love with the woman, and he knows that they will be together forever.
“Baby Blue” is a beautiful and timeless song about the power of love. It is a classic country song that has been covered by many artists, including Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, and Willie Nelson.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- Genre: Country
- Release Date: 1981
- Album: Strait From the Heart
- Label: MCA Records
- Songwriters: John D. Loudermilk
- Producer: Billy Sherrill
- Music Video Director: N/A
Critical Reception:
- “Baby Blue” 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 simple yet elegant lyrics and its timeless melody.
Commercial Success:
- “Baby Blue” 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 Platinum by the RIAA in 1982.
Legacy:
- “Baby Blue” is a classic country song that has been covered by many artists, including Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, and Willie Nelson.
- The song is considered to be one of the greatest country songs of all time.
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Lyrics
“Baby Blue”
She looked so much like a lady, but she was so much like a child.
A devil when she held me close, an angel when she smiled.
She always held it deep inside, but somehow I always knew
She’s go away when the grass turned green and the sky turned baby blue.[Chorus:]
And baby blue was the color of her eyes.
Baby blue like the Colorado skies.
Like a breath of spring, she came and left,
And I still don’t know why,
So here’s to you and whoever holds my baby blue tonight.She brought colors to my life that my eyes had never touched.
And when she taught me how to care, I never cared so much.
I try not to think of her, but I fall asleep and do,
And drift off where the grass is green and the sky is baby blue.[Chorus 2x]
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