“There Goes My Everything” is one of those timeless songs that touches the heart with its raw, emotional honesty. Whether it’s love lost, a relationship slipping away, or simply the bittersweet reality of moving on, this song captures it all. It’s like reading someone’s most personal diary entry, set to a soulful melody.
Written by the incredibly talented Dallas Frazier, the song was first recorded by Jack Greene in 1966. His deep, resonant voice gave life to the poignant lyrics, making it an instant classic. Greene’s rendition topped the country charts and even crossed over to the pop world—a testament to its universal appeal. The song also won multiple awards, including the CMA Song of the Year in 1967, cementing its place in country music history.
But the magic of “There Goes My Everything” doesn’t stop there. Over the years, it has been covered by artists like Elvis Presley, Engelbert Humperdinck, and others, each bringing their unique style to this heart-wrenching tale of love and loss. What’s remarkable is how the song adapts to different voices and interpretations, yet the core sentiment remains unchanged: the pain of watching something precious slip away.
Listening to this song feels like sitting in a quiet room with your thoughts, reflecting on the moments you wished you could have held onto just a little longer. It’s not just a song—it’s a shared experience, a reminder that heartache is universal, but so is the resilience to move forward
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Lyrics
There goes my only possession
There goes my everything
I hear footsteps slowly walking
As they gently walk across the lonely floor
And a voice is softly saying
Darling this will be goodbye for evermore
There goes my reason for living
There goes the one of my dreams
There goes my only possession
There goes my everything
As my memory turns back the pages
I can see the happy years we’ve had before
The love that kept this heart beating
Has been shattered by the closing of the door
So there goes my reason for living
There goes the one of my dreams
There goes my only possession
There goes my everything
There goes my only possession
There goes my everything