Story Behind The Song
The song is written in the first person, and is, more or less, an anniversary song reflecting a long and loving marriage.
Song Description
A grateful husband is professing his love and gratitude to his wife, best friend and soul mate for many years of a happy marriage.
Song Length |
3:55 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Pop - Easy Listening |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Glad, Endearing |
Subject |
Loving Marriage, Girlfriend, Wife |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
My Heart Can't Do Without
Verse 1
The morning sun falls softly on your face and I can't help but stare.
You hurry out the bedroom to brush your long brown hair.
I'm a mess, you say but I'm lost somewhere looking in your eyes;
You're as pretty as a picture and you don't even have to try.
Verse 2
You laugh when I get choked up watching old home movies time after time.
You always wonder why I hold you so close all through the night.
It's because I hold you precious as the next breath that gives me life;
You're my best friend, my lover,and my wife.
Chorus
Honestly, I love you more each day that I am blessed to live.
Faithfully, I vow to give you all that a man could ever give.
And after all these years together, I can still say without a doubt
You're the one thing that my heart can't do without.
Verse 3
Now the years slip by so quickly and they've turned our hair to gray,
But I still see you just as lovely as on our wedding day.
When I vow my love forever, I mean every word I say;
(spoken) I love you with all my soul, you can count on that, I'll never go away.
Repeat Chorus
You're the one thing that my heart can't do without.
© Copyright 1999 Doug McCulley, Thomas E. McCue All rights reserved.
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