All I Have To Offer You (Is Me)
Charley Pride
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Before you take another step There’s something you should know About the years ahead and how they’ll be You’ll be living in a world Where roses hardly ever grow ‘Cause all I have to offer you is me There’ll be no mansion waiting on the hill with crystal chandeliers And there’ll be no fancy clothes for you to wear Everything I have is standing here in front of you to see All I have to offer you is me Sweetheart I give you all my love in every way I can But make sure that’s what you want while you’re still free The only goal I have for you is in this wedding band ‘Cause all I have to offer you is me (Repeat chorus)
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Written by: DALLAS FRAZIER, ARTHUR OWENS SR.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date and Album"All I Have to Offer You (Is Me)" was released on June 9, 1969. It is part of Charley Pride’s album "The Best of Charley Pride."
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Billboard PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in August 1969, marking Charley Pride’s first #1 hit.
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SongwritersThe song was written by well-known country songwriters Dallas Frazier and Arthur Leo Owens Sr.
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Song Theme"All I Have to Offer You (Is Me)" is a ballad about love and sacrifice, illustrating the narrator's willingness to offer love, despite not being wealthy.
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Impact on Charley Pride’s CareerThe success of the song solidified Pride's place in the country music industry and marked the start of a string of hits throughout the 1970s.
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AwardThe song won Pride the Country Music Association's (CMA's) Entertainer of the Year award in 1971.
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TriviaCharley Pride was one of the few African-American country musicians to have enjoyed considerable success in the predominantly white country music industry, and he was the first African-American to perform at the Grand Ole Opry.
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Cover Versions"All I Have to Offer You (Is Me)" has been covered by several artists, including Tanya Tucker in her 2009 album, "My Turn."
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Song LengthThe running time of the song is approximately three minutes and two seconds.
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Recording LabelThe song was recorded under the RCA Victor label.
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