About the song
There’s something unmistakably comforting about the voice of **Willie Nelson**—like an old friend calling from across the years. And in the song **“Remember Me (I’m the One Who Loves You ♥)”**, that familiar voice becomes even more poignant, offering a gentle reminder of love that refuses to fade, no matter how much time has passed.
Originally written by Stuart Hamblen in the early 1950s and covered by many legendary artists over the decades, this song finds a quietly powerful home in **Willie Nelson’s** interpretation. When he recorded his version as part of his 2011 album *Remember Me, Vol. 1*, he wasn’t just covering old classics—he was honoring them. And few could do that with the depth and sincerity that Willie brings.
With his unmistakable phrasing and that slightly weathered, lived-in voice, **Willie Nelson** doesn’t just sing the lyrics—he breathes life into them. In **“Remember Me (I’m the One Who Loves You ♥)”**, he channels the quiet ache of longing and the steadfast warmth of devotion. It’s the kind of song that feels like it was written in the margins of an old letter, one that had been folded and unfolded a hundred times, carried in a wallet or tucked inside a drawer for safekeeping.
What makes Willie’s version stand out is its simplicity. There are no flashy arrangements or overly polished effects—just a gentle sway of guitar, soft backing instruments, and Willie’s voice, tender and true. The result is a timeless ballad that speaks straight to the heart, especially for those of us who’ve lived enough life to know what it means to hold on to love through years of change.
**“Remember Me (I’m the One Who Loves You ♥)”** isn’t just a love song—it’s a memory set to music, a moment of reflection wrapped in melody. And through it, **Willie Nelson** reminds us that even as the world moves forward, there are some sentiments—and some voices—that never lose their meaning.
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Lyrics
You told me once you were mine, alone, forever
An’ I was yours till the end of eternity
But all those vows are broken now an’ I will never
Be the same except in memoryRemember me when the candle lights are gleamin’
Remember me at the close of a long, long day
An’ it would be so sweet when all alone, I’m dreamin’
Just to know you still remember meA brighter face may take my place when we’re apart, dear:
Another love, with a heart more bold and free
But in the end, fair weather friends may break your heart, dear
An’ if they do, sweetheart, remember meRemember me when the candle lights are gleamin’
Remember me at the close of a long, long day
An’ it would be so sweet when all alone, I’m dreamin’
Just to know you still remember meJust to know you still remember me
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