"I Love You Truly" was one of the most popular songs from the turn of the century. First written in 1901 by Carrie Jacobs-Bond, it was first recorded in 1912 by Elsie Baker. As this song suggests, it was long a wedding staple, and the songwriter performed the song for three separate presidents. Beautiful song by Hank.
I traveled from Texas to old Louisanne Through valleys, o'er mountains and plains Both footsore and weary, I rested a while on the banks of the old Pontchartrain The fairest young maiden that I ever saw Passed by as it started to rain We both found a shelter beneath the same tree, On the banks of the old Pontchartrain We hid from the shower an hour or so She asked me how long I'd remain I told her that I'd spend the rest of my days On the banks of the old Pontchartrain I just couldn't tell her that I ran away From jail on a West Texas plain I prayed in my heart I would never be found On the banks of the old Pontchartrain Then one day, a man put his hand on my arm And said I must go west again I left her alone without saying goodbye On the banks of the old Pontchartrain Tonight, as I sit here alone in my cell I know that she's waiting in vain I'm hoping and praying someday to return to the banks of the old Pontchartrain
Now, we've been sweethearts for so long but now you say we're through, the love we shared is just a memory. i had built a ship of dreams and planned them all for you, and now, i guess, what is to be will be. i'll sail my ship alone with all the dreams i own, drifting out across the ocean blue. i'll sail my ship alone, though all the sails you've torn, and when it starts to sink then i'll blame you. Now i'm just like a ship at sea that's lost without a sail, the dark clouds hide the sun from up above. and even with these broken dreams my heart will never fail, for deep inside there's only one true love. i'll sail my ship alone with all the dreams i own, drifting out across the ocean blue. i'll sail my ship alone, though all the sails you've torn, and when it starts to sink then i'll blame you. I gave a message to the wind to take back home to you, hoping you would hear my s.o.s. maybe you would come back home, my darling, if you knew how much my aching heart is in distress. But i'll sail my ship alone with all the dreams i own, drifting out across the ocean blue. i'll sail my ship alone, though all the sails you've torn, and when it starts to sink then i'll blame you.
I first ever saw you when we were just kids in school, you were so handsome. I have loved you for many long years. When I got the chance and learned who and what you were I had to let you go. My heart and arms still ache for you now. That will never go away. How do I make my heart understand I can't let you destroy me. I will LOVE you with my dying breath.
My dad like this cd and i said take with you i buy me a nothing one i was in my 69 step side pic up at my aunts Glenda house and i really remember i go to his grave and i set down and cry like a big ba baby drink beer and she said bj Stewart where you been you better get yourself in here running around half dressed you going to be sick you know better than that cone on i make us a pot of coffee ☕️ and take you something for that cold running around blowing your nose all the time
Someone call up Hank and Stevie Wonder and get em to rock this song. Stevie on the keys and singing that chorus. Ol Hank rocking out. Don't tell me that would not be awesome.
