One Less Set of Footsteps

Jim Croce

About One Less Set of Footsteps

"One Less Set of Footsteps" is a song written and performed by Jim Croce. It was released in 1973 as the first single from his album Life and Times. It reached a peak of #37 on the Billboard Hot 100, spending ten weeks on the chart.


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We been runnin' away from
Somethin' we both know
We've long run out of things to say
And I think I better go

So don't be getting' excited
When you hear that slammin' door
'Cause there'll be one less set of footsteps
On your floor in the mornin'

And we've been hidin' from somethin'
That should have never gone this far
But after all it's what we've done
That makes us what we are

And you been talkin' in silence
But if it's silence you adore
Oh there'll be one less set of footsteps
On your floor in the mornin'

Well there'll be one less set of footsteps on your floor
One less man to walk in
One less pair of jeans upon your door
One less voice a'talkin'

But tomorrow's a dream away
Today has turned to dust
Your silver tongue has turned to clay
And your golden rule to rust
If that's the way that you want it
That's the way I want it more
There'll be one less set of footsteps
On your floor in the mornin'

Well there'll be one less set of footsteps on your floor
One less man to walk in
One less pair of jeans upon your door
One less voice a'talkin'

But tomorrow's a dream away
When today has turned to dust
Your silver tongue has turned to clay
And your golden rule to rust
If that's the way that you want it
That's the way I want it more
There'll be one less set of footsteps
On your floor in the mornin'
There'll be one less set of footsteps
On your floor in the mornin'

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Jim Croce

James Joseph "Jim" Croce (/ˈkroʊtʃi/; January 10, 1943 – September 20, 1973) was an American singer-songwriter. Between 1966 and 1973, Croce released five studio albums and 11 singles. His singles "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" and "Time in a Bottle" were both number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. more »

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Written by: JAMES CROCE

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12 facts about this song

Release
"One Less Set of Footsteps" was released in 1973 which is part of Jim Croce's "Life and Times" album.
Chart Performance
The song showed impressive performance on the charts. It peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for 12 weeks.
Genre
"One Less Set of Footsteps" is typically classified as folk rock – a style that combines elements of folk and rock music.
Artist's Death
Tragically, Croce died in a plane crash in September 1973, the same year "One Less Set of Footsteps" was released.
Legacy
Despite his untimely death, Croce's "One Less Set of Footsteps" continues to be a popular tune, covered by many artists over the years, demonstrating its lasting appeal.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists including Al Stewart and Crystal Gayle.
Song Theme
The song speaks about a breakup, where the protagonist joyfully looks forward to his lover's departure.
Multiple Instruments
As with many other songs of the era, "One Less Set of Footsteps" was richly instrumental, featuring the guitar, as well as percussion elements.
Notable Lyrics
The notable lyric, "There'll be one less set of footsteps on your floor in the morning," gives the song its distinctive title and reinforces its central theme.
Songwriting
"One Less Set Of Footsteps" was entirely written by Croce himself, showing his skill not only as a vocalist but also as a songwriter.
Song Duration
The length of the song is approximately 2 minutes and 46 seconds. Combined with a catchy, upbeat melody, this made it an ideal choice for radio airplay during the 1970s.
Posthumous Success
After Croce's unfortunate demise, his music continued gaining popularity. In fact, "One Less Set of Footsteps" is one of several posthumous hits for Croce.

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