Jim Reeves: The Gentle Giant of Country Music
Jim Reeves was a legendary country music singer-songwriter known for his smooth baritone voice and heartfelt lyrics. His music, often characterized by themes of love, loss, and longing, has resonated with audiences for generations.
Background
“I’d Like to Be” is a classic example of Reeves’s signature style, a poignant ballad that explores the complexities of human emotion.
Released in 1962, “I’d Like to Be” is a timeless song that showcases Reeves’s vocal range and emotional depth. The song’s melancholic melody, combined with Reeves’s soulful delivery, creates a powerful and moving listening experience.
The lyrics express a sense of longing and regret, as the singer reflects on a lost love and the dreams that never came to be.
Reeves’s ability to convey raw emotion and vulnerability has made him a beloved figure in country music. His distinctive voice and heartfelt performances have captivated audiences worldwide.
“I’d Like to Be” is a prime example of Reeves’s talent as a vocalist and his ability to connect with listeners on a deep emotional level.
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Lyrics
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I’d like to be the picture on your mantelI’d like to be the window in your doorI’d like to be the feather on your pillow (oh yes)I’d even like to be the carpet on your floorI’d like to be the star outside your windowThat lucky chair that holds you every nightThe coffee pot you warm up every morningI’d even like to be the apple that you biteAnd if you need someone to talk withI’d like to be the little voice insideAnd if you ever have a heartacheI wanna be the tear you hideI’d like to the be the record on your phonographThe melody that haunts you night and dayAnd when you’re old enough to want to marryI’d like to be the one who steals your heart awayAnd if you need someone to talk withI’d like to be the little voice insideAnd if you ever have a heartacheI wanna be the tear you hideI’d like to the be the record on your phonographThe melody that haunts you night and dayAnd when you’re old enough to want to marryI’d like to be the one who steals your heart away