Kris Kristofferson – Loving Arms

About the song

Kris Kristofferson’s “Loving Arms”: A Live Performance

Kris Kristofferson is a country music legend, known for his outlaw image and his honest, heartfelt songwriting. One of his most beloved songs is “Loving Arms,” a tender ballad about the power of love and forgiveness.

The song was originally released on Kristofferson’s 1971 album “The Silver Tongued Devil and I.” It became a hit, reaching number one on the country charts and crossing over to the pop charts as well. “Loving Arms” has been covered by many artists over the years, but Kristofferson’s definitive version remains the most popular.

The live performance of “Loving Arms” included here is particularly special. It was recorded in 1973 for the television special “Kristofferson.” Kristofferson is backed by a simple band, and his vocals are raw and emotional. The performance captures the beauty and simplicity of the song, and it is sure to move even the most hardened listener.

“Loving Arms” is a timeless love song that speaks to the heart. It is a song about the power of love to overcome all obstacles. If you are looking for a song to make you feel warm and fuzzy inside, then “Loving Arms” is the perfect choice.

Some additional details about the song and its performance:

• The song was written by Kris Kristofferson.
• It was originally released on Kristofferson’s 1971 album “The Silver Tongued Devil and I.”
• The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Elvis Presley, Joan Baez, and Dolly Parton.
• The live performance of “Loving Arms” included here was recorded in 1973 for the television special “Kristofferson.”
• Kristofferson is backed by a simple band, and his vocals are raw and emotional.
• The performance captures the beauty and simplicity of the song, and it is sure to move even the most hardened listener.

Some interesting facts about Kris Kristofferson:

• Kristofferson was born in Brownsville, Texas, in 1936.
• He was a Rhodes Scholar and a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army before becoming a songwriter.
• Kristofferson has written songs for many other artists, including Johnny Cash, Janis Joplin, and Willie Nelson.
• He has also starred in several films, including “A Star Is Born” and “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.”
• Kristofferson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004.

I hope you enjoy this live performance of “Loving Arms” by Kris Kristofferson. It is a truly special recording of a classic country song.

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Lyrics

“Loving Arms”

 

If you could see me now
The one who said
That he’d rather roam
The one who said
He’d rather be alone
If you could only see me nowIf I could hold you now
Just for a moment
If I could really make you mine
Just for awhile
Turn back the hands of time
If I could only hold you now

But I’ve been too long in the wind
Too long in the rain
Takin’ any comfort that I can
Looking back and longing for
The freedom of my chains
And lying in your loving arms again

If you could hear me now
Singing somewhere through the lonely night
Dreaming of the arms that held me tight
If you could only hear me now

But I’ve been too long in the wind
And too long in the rain
Takin’ any comfort that I can
Yes, I’m looking back and longing for
The freedom of my chains
And lying in your loving arms again

I can almost feel your loving arms again
If you could hear me now
If you could see me now
If you could hear me now