Expert: Mel Priddle - 11/20/2008

Question
Could you please tell me who sings the song that has the lyrics "I'll love you for the rest of my life"

Answer
Hello Stella,

That particular line has been used in more than one song over the years. But, as you've asked the question in the "Country" section, I'll plump for a Jerry Jeff Walker song called "I Promise To Love You"........


For your birthday, I thought that I'd give you
A little something from me
A gift you would treasure, something you'd always keep
At first I thought maybe some jewelry
With lots of diamonds or gold
But any man with deep pockets can go and buy one of those

No, I wanted something, something that money can't buy
A gift I could give you, and it would last for all time
So I wrote you this love song, one I hoped that you'd like
And I've wrapped it in a promise, to love you all of my life

These days it's so easy to buy things, no effort needed at all
Anything you desire, all you do is make a call
But I wonder how often it's happened, once you've brought it home
That shiny new trinket now leaves you cold and alone

So, I wanted something, something your money can't buy
A gift I could give you that would last for all time
So I wrote you this love song, one I hoped that you like
Then I wrapped it in a promise, to love you all of my life
Yes I promise I'll love you for the rest of my life


Glad to be of help. Cheers.........Mel.