Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Dolly Parton
Lead Vocals
Jimmy Colvard
Guitar
Dave Kirby
Guitar
Bobby Dyson
Bass
Hargus Robbins
Piano
Stu Basore
Steel Guitar
Bobby Thompson
Banjo
Buck Trent
Banjo
Hurshel Wiginton
Background Vocals
June Page
Background Vocals
Dolores Edgin
Background Vocals
J. Babcock
Background Vocals
Johnny Gimble
Fiddle
Larry Londin
Drums
Mack Magaha
Fiddle
Ralph Gallant
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Dolly Parton
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bob Ferguson
Producer
Roy Shockley
Recording Technician
Tom Pick
Recording Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
If I should stay
I would only be in your way
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you each step of the way
[Chorus]
And I will always love you
I will always love you
[Verse 2]
Bittersweet memories
That's all I am taking with me
Goodbye, please don't cry
We both know that I'm not what you need
[Chorus]
But I will always love you
I will always love you
[Verse 3]
I hope life treats you kind
And I hope that you have all that you ever dreamed of
And I wish you joy and happiness
But above all of this, I wish you love
[Chorus]
And I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
Written by: Dolly Parton