“I will always love you,” By Whitney Houston

Originally written and performed by Dolly Parton, “I will always love you” was shot into international fame in 1992 when  performed by Whitney Houston in the blockbuster movie, ” The Bodyguard.” Crazy enough, twenty years later, “I will always love you” was played during Whitney’s own funeral as the world mourned her tragic, sudden death. Things do come in full circle; the song that’s associated with the height of her career was also the one used to say the last goodbye.

Whitney Houston

“I will always love you” was meant to be a sad song. It tells the tale of a girl who loves the person she is singing to, all the while knowing that he’s not the one and that she must let him go. However, often it’s misinterpreted as a happy love song and sometimes gets played at weddings.

Below you can find the lyrics to this romantic ballad that we believe would make an outstanding, beautiful memorial song.

“If I should stay
I would only be in your way
So I’ll go but I know
I’ll think of you every step of the way

And I… will always love you, ooh
I will always love you
You
My darling you
Mmm-mm

Bittersweet memories

That is all I’m taking with me
So good-bye
Please don’t cry
We both know I’m not what you, you need And I…
Will always love you
I…
Will always love you”

Read more of the lyrics here.