I Wouldn't Change You If I Could
Ricky Skaggs
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I wouldn't change a single thing about you if I could The way you are just suits me to a T A princess in a storybook A king upon his throne That's what we are and you belong to me I wouldn't change you if I could I love you as you are You're all that I would wish for If I wished upon a star An angel sent from heaven You're everything that's good You're perfect just the way you are I wouldn't change you if I could Your eyes your lips, your tender smile I'd leave them as they are And come what may I'd never change a thing And if I were a potter And you a piece of clay The only thing I'd change would be your name I wouldn't change you if I could I love you as you are You're all that I would wish for If I wished upon a star An angel sent from heaven You're everything that's good You're perfect just the way you are I wouldn't change you if I could
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Written by: Arthur Smith, Paul H. Jones
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Artist Background"I Wouldn't Change You If I Could" is a song performed by both Reno & Smiley, a bluegrass musical duo, and country music legend Ricky Skaggs.
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Original ReleaseThe song was first recorded and released by Reno & Smiley in 1961. The duo consisted of Don Reno on banjo and Red Smiley on guitar.
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Ricky Skaggs' Cover VersionNearly two decades following the original release, Ricky Skaggs covered the song in 1982 for his album "Highways & Heartaches."
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Chart PerformanceRicky Skaggs' version was treasured by country fans and climbed its way to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, reaching No.1 position.
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Success of Reno & Smiley's OriginalThe original song by Reno & Smiley also reached the No.1 spot on Billboard's Bluegrass chart.
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Song CompositionThe song was penned down by artists Jim Eanes and Arthur Q. Smith.
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GenreThe song "I Wouldn't Change You If I Could" is famously known in both the bluegrass and country music genres.
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Awards & HonorsRicky Skaggs' rendition of the song helped him bag the Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 1983.
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Popular LegacyThe song became a classic in the bluegrass and country music scene, and is also a standard in many bluegrass bands' repertoires.
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InfluenceDespite being established as a bluegrass standard by Reno & Smiley, Ricky Skaggs' top-charting version further popularized it among broader country music listeners.
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Emotionality of the Song"I Wouldn't Change You If I Could" is a beloved song due to its sentimental song lyrics which speak about undying love and acceptance.
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