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Introduction
“Loving Her Was Easier” is one of those rare songs that effortlessly wraps you up in a feeling—a warm nostalgia that makes you smile and sigh all at once. Originally written and performed by the legendary Kris Kristofferson, this version takes on a new life with the soulful vocals of Rosanne Cash blending seamlessly with Kristofferson’s. It’s like watching two seasoned storytellers swap tales over a campfire, their voices capturing every whisper of heartache, tenderness, and the raw truth of love’s simplicity.
The beauty of this song lies in its uncomplicated honesty. The lyrics don’t try to dress love up in metaphors or poetic grandeur. Instead, they speak plainly about how love, when it’s real, isn’t a struggle. It’s gentle, comforting, and, as the song suggests, so easy that “waking in the morning felt good.” The sincerity in lines like “I have seen the morning burning golden on the mountains in the sky” paints a vivid picture that instantly transports you to a simpler, more peaceful time—a love that wasn’t bound by complications or unspoken expectations.
What makes this duet so enchanting is the synergy between Kris and Rosanne. Kristofferson’s gravelly voice has always had a way of lending weight to his words, like every note is tinged with wisdom and experience. Rosanne’s voice, on the other hand, is clear and strong, yet carries a subtle softness, almost like a light that complements the shadows of his tone. Together, they weave a narrative that feels like a cherished memory—a romance that you can’t help but smile about, even if it’s long gone.
“Loving Her Was Easier” is more than just a song about love; it’s a testament to how beautifully simple and pure affection can be. It’s about those relationships that, even in their brevity, feel like they’ve left a permanent mark on your soul. Whether you’re falling in love for the first time or reminiscing about a past flame, there’s a part of this song that feels deeply personal.
Listening to this track, you can almost imagine Kristofferson scribbling down the lyrics on a quiet morning, coffee in hand, feeling the words flow effortlessly. And that’s the thing about songs like this one—they don’t just tell a story; they are a story. A story about a love that was easy, a love that was true, and a love that, even in memory, still feels golden.
If you’ve ever experienced a love that seemed to exist outside of time—a love that just was—then you’ll find a little bit of yourself in this song. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the best kind of love isn’t the one that sweeps you off your feet but the one that feels like home.
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Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I have seen the morning burning golden on the mountain in the skies
Aching with the feeling of the freedom of an eagle when she flies
Turning on the world the way she smiled upon my soul as I lay dying
Healing as the colors in the sunshine and the shadows of her eyes
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
Loving her was easier than anything I’ll ever do again
[Verse 3]
Coming close together with a feeling that I’ve never known before in my time
She ain’t ashamed to be a woman nor afraid to be a friend
I don’t know the answer to the easy way she opened every door in my mind
But dreaming was as easy as believing it was never gonna end
[Chorus]
And loving her was easier than anything I’ll ever do again
[Outro]
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