About the song
“Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)” from American Outlaws: Live at Nassau Coliseum, 1990
The year is 1990, a time when country music was experiencing a golden era. Amidst a landscape of chart-topping hits and legendary artists, The Highwaymen stood out as a supergroup unlike any other. Comprising Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson, these four country music icons brought together their unique voices and decades of experience to create a sound that was both timeless and undeniably American.
One of the standout tracks from their live album, American Outlaws: Live at Nassau Coliseum, is the heart-wrenching ballad, “Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)”. This song, written by Kris Kristofferson, is a poignant reflection on love lost and the enduring impact of past relationships.
With its simple yet evocative lyrics, “Loving Her Was Easier” paints a vivid picture of a love affair that has ended. The song’s narrator looks back on a relationship that, despite its challenges, was filled with a deep sense of connection. The phrase “loving her was easier” suggests that the pain of losing her is far greater than any difficulty they may have experienced while together.
Musically, the song is characterized by its understated elegance. The gentle acoustic guitar strumming provides a warm and inviting backdrop for the heartfelt vocals. The harmonies between the four members of The Highwaymen are nothing short of breathtaking, creating a rich and textured sound that is both soothing and powerful.
The live performance from Nassau Coliseum captures the raw emotion and intimacy of the song. The audience’s rapt attention and the palpable connection between the performers and their fans create a truly unforgettable listening experience. “Loving Her Was Easier” is a testament to the enduring power of country music and the ability of great songs to connect with listeners on a deep emotional level.
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Lyrics
Kris, I wanna do another one of your songs
That you’ll help me out with, will ya?
I have seen the morning burning golden
On the mountain in the skies
Aching with the feeling
And the freedom of an eagle when she flies
Turning all my world away
She smiled upon my soul as I lay dying
Healing as the colors in the sunshine
And the shadows of her eyes
Waking in the morning to the feeling
Of her fingers on my skin
Wiping out the traces of the people
And the places that I’ve been
Teaching me that yesterday was something
That I never thought of trying
Talking of tomorrow and the money
Love and time we had to spend
Loving her was easier
Than anything I’ll ever do again
I was close together with a feeling
That I’ve never known, before in my time
You’re not ashamed to be a woman
She’s not afraid to be a friend
I don’t know the answers to the easy way
She’s opened every door in my mind
And dreaming is as easy
As believing that it’s never gonna end
Loving her was easier
Than anything I’ll ever do again
Coming close together with a feeling
That I’ve never known, before in my time
She’s not ashamed to be a woman
She’s not afraid to be a friend
I don’t know the answers to the easy way
She’s opened every door in my mind
Dreaming is as easy
As believing that it’s never gonna end
Loving her was easier
Than anything I’ll ever do again
Loving her was easier
Than anything I’ll ever do again
Thank you all very much