Story Behind The Song
Either male or female vocalist is sorting through memories of a lost love, looking for the one that will tell him/her where things went wrong. The weight of the memories is becoming unbearable - "too many memories for these empty arms to hold".
Song Description
George Jones-style traditional country song which can be sung by either male or female vocalist, about someone who has lost a love and has "too many memories for these empty arms to hold"
| Song Length |
3:40 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Poignant |
Subject |
Loneliness, Hands, Arms |
| Similar Artists |
Hank Williams, Willie Nelson |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1960 - 1969 |
| |
Lyrics
Verse 1:
I've been wearing out the floor, since you walked out the door
Picking up old memories as I go
Collected one by one, how heavy they've become
Too heavy for these empty arms to hold
CHORUS:
I don't know how much longer I can carry this load
Good or bad, they're all I have. I can't let go
Too Many Memories of a love I used to know
Too Many Memories for these empty arms to hold
Verse 2:
Your memories can't hurt me. They'll never desert me
They can't do the things you used to do
Now that you're gone, I've got to hold on
To each and every memory of you
REPEAT CHORUS
Bridge:
I've got to search each memory and find where love went wrong
'Till then, Lord, I can't afford to lose a single one
Tag:
Too Many Memories of a love I used to know
Too Many Memories for these empty arms to hold