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Charley Pride – Before I Met You

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Introduction

Imagine a song that feels like flipping through the pages of an old love letter, where every line reveals just how much love can change a person. “Before I Met You” captures that feeling of transformation, that magic of looking back and realizing how much life has bloomed since someone special walked in. This is the kind of song that carries a warmth and tenderness that pulls you in, making you feel like the singer is sharing their heart with you.

What makes “Before I Met You” truly unforgettable is its pure, simple storytelling. It’s a song that doesn’t need any fancy words or tricks to convey the depth of its emotion; instead, it leans on the honesty of its lyrics and the soulful melody to do the talking. This song reminds us that love doesn’t have to be dramatic to be powerful; sometimes, it’s in the small moments, the steady presence, and the gradual unfolding of a person’s life that love’s real beauty is revealed. The melody is a gentle embrace, wrapping you in a sound that feels both timeless and comforting, like an old friend you can always count on.

Listening to “Before I Met You” feels like listening to a story that’s both deeply personal and universally relatable. It speaks to anyone who has ever felt the quiet strength of love—those moments when you realize that meeting the right person has made you a better version of yourself, one you never knew you could be. It’s the anthem of all those beautiful, subtle changes love brings, and a reminder of the journey that brought you to where you are now

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Lyrics

I thought I had seen pretty girls in my time but that was before I met you
I never saw one that I wanted for mine but that was before I met you
I thought I was swinging the world by the tail I thought I could never be blue
I thought I’d been kissed and I thought I’d been loved but that was before I met you
I wanted to ramble and always be free but that was before I met you
I said that no woman could ever hold me but that was before I met you
I thought I was swinging…
They tell me I must reap just what I have sown but darling I hope it’s not true
For once I made plans about living alone but that was before I met you
I thought I was swinging…
But that was before I met you

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