Gordon Lightfoot - Beautiful Lyrics






At times I just don't know
How you could be anything but beautiful
I think that I was made for you
And you were made for me

And I know that I won't ever change
'Cause we've been friends
Through rain or shine
For such a long, long time

Laughing eyes and smiling face
It seems so lucky just to have the right
Of telling you with all my might
You're beautiful tonight

And I know that you will never stray
'Cause you've been that way
From day to day
For such a long, long time

And when you hold me tight
How could life be anything but beautiful
I think that I was made for you
And you were made for me

And I know that I won't ever change
'Cause we've been friends
Through rain or shine
For such a long, long time

And I must say it means so much to me
To be the one who's telling you
I'm telling you
That you're beautiful





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  1. M.... M....

    God I love this song . I just want someone to really love me 💔

  2. S.... C....

    I grabbed my CD out of my car & had the band play this song during their break at my son’s wedding 9 years ago. Perfect wedding song!

  3. S.... 7....

    At times I just dont know how someone could thumbs down this.

  4. L.... K....

    Truly in the 100th percentile of all music ever made. A perfect score.

  5. A.... P....

    So beautiful, honest, real!!!!! Thank you Gordon!

  6. p.... ....

    Beautiful doesn't even come close to describing this amazing song!

  7. r.... T....

    That song reminds me of you

  8. N.... S....

    Not a big G L fan but,a truly great song.

  9. F.... S....

    Beautiful

    Gordon Lightfoot

    At times I just don't know

    How you could be anything but beautiful

    I think that I was made for you

    And you were made for me

    And I know that I won't ever change

    We've been friends through rain or shine

    For such a long, long time

    Laughing eyes and smiling face

    It seems so lucky just to have the right

    Of telling you with all my might

    You're beautiful tonight

    And I know that you won't ever stray

    'Cause you've been that way from day to day

    For such a long, long time

    And when you hold me tight

    How could life be anything but beautiful

    I think that I was made for you

    And you were made for me

    And I know that I won't ever change

    We've been friends through rain or shine

    For such a long, long time

    Well, I must say it means so much to me

    To be the one who's telling you

    I'm telling you, that you're beautiful

    Songwriters: GORDON LIGHTFOOT

  10. K.... M....

    My love could be with me but chooses to only be fake and say she loves me instead of showing it. She could one day be everything to me instead she chooses to take everything I had left from me. Who needs a heart. She does so I gave her mine. Luckily mine is unlike any other. DGAF

  11. S.... S....

    Just Beautiful, Gordon. So many songs that came from your heart and Soul. As I said to you when I was able to shake the hand that composed them on paper; “Thank You, for all the
    Beautiful Songs, you have written. ☺️

  12. R.... P....

    i heard gordon on a random canadian 1410 a.m radio station driving in Detroit in 1999. Fan ever since.

  13. S.... 6....

    Good Music...Rain or Shiny day Music..Wonder what you're doing music🌹

  14. M.... G....

    At times I just don't know
    How you could be anything but beautiful
    I think that I was made for you
    And you were made for me

    And I know that I won't ever change
    'Cause we've been friends
    Through rain or shine
    For such a long, long time

    Laughing eyes and smiling face
    It seems so lucky just to have the right
    Of telling you with all my might
    You're beautiful tonight

    And I know that you will never stray
    'Cause you've been that way
    From day to day
    For such a long, long time

    And when you hold me tight
    How could life be anything but beautiful
    I think that I was made for you
    And you were made for me

    And I know that I won't ever change
    'Cause we've been friends
    Through rain or shine
    For such a long, long time

  15. h.... ....

    This song is ethereal...
    Makes my ❤ smile

  16. p.... ....

    Thank you GJG for 21 wonderful years. It's been a great ride so far, and looking forward to riding into the sunset with you. This song is for you...it says it all. ILY.

  17. t.... k....

    Thank you, Gordon.........From all of us.

  18. P.... H....

    I DID offer this song to MY love - and still use it to memorialize our marriage. She has a better Residence now. Miss her - AND holding her hands.

  19. R.... K....

    When we saw Gorden Lightfoot, I told my wife this was her song.

  20. L.... B....

    A simply beautiful Love song, song, with pure passion ❤💔💙🔥🌹🔥💋🥰😘😍🔥💯💘💞💝

  21. B.... F....

    This is truly one of the most beautiful (no pun intended) songs ever written.like so many others who have written here,I too fell in love with it the first time I heard it.i still get goose bumps when I hear the intro

  22. J.... S....

    WOW made for us all, love the music and song. especially in the fall

  23. L.... C....

    This is an Awesome song!!! Gordon Lightfoot is a great singer this one is definitely the best ones!!!

  24. B.... D....

    Yes my husband thought I was beautiful ,,, even when was 58 and he 55,,, he died not too long after that...66 now he has been
    gone 8 yrs now ... no one has replaced him .... no one could ... I smile when I listen to this song ....

    B.... D....

    @Lisa Bullock ty you Lisa ... being Native American ndn ... Dakota Sioux ndn and traditional ... he has been on his
    journey for awhile and I have wished him to go on since his death to gain knowledge after this life ... this
    what we believe ... I will never be reunited with him ... and if people would believe this way ... more people would
    cherish and love more of the loved ones in this life .....

    B.... D....

    @Bob Dob ty Bob ... all of us suffer losses in this life ... that's life ... Right .... but remember that in this life
    I was blessed to meet him... that is gratitude .... enough said .... luv this song and we were best friends.....

    B.... D....

    @Kevin Doyle Kevin ..... I still cry sometimes like a baby after 8 yrs .... that is okay ... and if a a man can cry for the one
    you lost ... you are a very unique man and I truly respect you ,.... but ... life goes on as we must.... you are a man I am a
    woman .... we are so called human .... you have tear ducts just as I do..... so what that you say you are a man ...
    makes no difference in the loss of someone very close to you ....

    B.... D....

    Merry Christmas Barbara from Kevin

    B.... D....

    @Kevin Doyle Thank for your Christmas greeting..... thank you.... may you have a very Merry Christmas too......

  25. S.... C....

    ahhhh.... some things stay sweet for... ever

  26. p.... ....

    At times I just don't know how you could be anything but beautiful
    I think that I was made for you...and you were made for me
    And I know that I won't ever change 'cause we've been friends through rain or shine
    For such a long, long time
    Laughing eyes and smiling face
    It seems so lucky just to have the right of telling you with all my might
    You're beautiful tonight
    And I know that you won't ever stray 'cause you've been that way from day to day
    For such a long, long time
    And when you hold me tight, how could life be anything but beautiful?
    I think that I was made for you...and you were made for me
    And I know that I won't ever change 'cause we've been friends through rain or shine
    For such a long, long time
    Well, I must say it means so much to me to be the one who's telling you...
    I'm telling you...
    That you're beautiful

  27. M.... C....

    My Aunt Ginny taught Gord how to ride horseback in the early 70,s to bad he couldn't have traded guitar lessons cause that man just has a completely cool unique and personal sound that I am proud to say is Canadian. Thanks Gordon for all your beautiful music

  28. J.... S....

    my boyfriend always gave me this music, now that is romantic! still makes my heart ache aven though we left on good terms this music is unforgetable

  29. M.... P....

    I keep telling everyone the three greatest things from Canada are G lightfoot, N young Capt. James T kirk

    M.... P....

    Marty Palanos you forgot the band Rush.

  30. M.... H....

    Without a doubt, the greatest love song I ever heard...Gord totally nailed it...the song is absolutely timeless...

  31. l.... ....

    The Brown Bunny....

  32. p.... l....

    always loved this song and Lightfoot

  33. l.... ....

    Megan,

    Chances are slim you will ever read this, but stranger things have happened.
    No, I can't sing like the talented Gordon Lightfoot, but this song will forever remind me of you.
    I once said I'd marry you again in the next lifetime, and those words will forever hold true.
    I'm truly grateful to be your husband.

  34. L.... P....

    Such a pretty song.

  35. D.... ....

    Putting together a playlist for our upcoming 40th wedding anniversary. This was our wedding song, so it will finish the list. It's just beautiful.

  36. J.... S....

    A real love song that takes you back❤

  37. J.... t....

    How could anyone give this a thumbs down! I'm sure their a retard!

  38. f.... h....

    This man's music could melt kryptonite.

  39. N.... N....

    I remember this song from when I was 15. I came close to experiencing "Beautiful" but it never works out!😥

    N.... N....

    Nannette. I am 59. I spent my whole life searching for "Beautiful". False glimpses at best. 5 weeks ago I met her. I've never experienced these kind of feelings before. It's incredible! It will happen to you as well Nannette! When the time is right. You'll find that "Beautiful" person.

  40. P.... H....

    Pretty song, I think I should listen to more of his music.

  41. F.... ....

    what a....beautiful....song.....

  42. C.... O....

    One of the most beautiful songs ever written

  43. s.... l....

    For my beautiful wife of 25 years......

  44. R.... G....

    Back when people actually sang

  45. R.... C....

    Who inspired that song? Must have been a very special woman.

  46. t.... ....

    who the hell would give this a thumbs down? must be democrats.

    t.... ....

    so odd how a country who claims to be the greatest country in the world , insult and separate eachother using politics even listening to a music video. The only thing great about America is thier Military other than that , the hate they spew amongst eachother they win the prize for worst country in the world

    t.... ....

    @DAN C that cuz ur not an American. go abort another 8 months old baby

  47. S.... E....

    I want to learn how to play this song and sing it, then present it at jams. It's in my range, for one.

  48. A.... A....

    THIS GUY WROTE THE BEST SONGS! PERIOD!

  49. E.... C....

    Gordon Lightfoot, the Robert Foxworth of soft rock ballads!!! Can music from this man be anything but beautiful??? Boom!

  50. C.... M....

    It’s hard to find a bad song that Gordon ever sang or wrote he is without doubt a very talented artist of the very highest quality and along with Daylight Katy this is one of his best. Hello to everyone from Scotland.

  51. d.... g....

    My favorite GL song still bring's tears to my eyes with such memories. God bless you and thank you for all the poetic music and lyrics you've given us.

  52. K.... S....

    Epic 💗

  53. E.... L....

    This is, in my opinion, the Best Gordon Lightfoot song. This version, the recording studio version from 1972, is the best performance of this song ever done, by anyone, including Gordon Lightfoot himself. Beautiful is one of the best songs of all time. This version of Beautiful has a perfect vocal performance by Gordon Lightfoot, a perfect orchestral arrangement by Nick DeCaro, and a perfect production by Lenny Waronker. This is my definition of a song I will always treasure. It is a timeless classic, a masterpiece.

    E.... L....

    Ed Lewek It truly is a Treasure, and I agree.
    The other song that would be next in line might be, Your Loves
    Return. )Ode to Stephen Foster, ) I don’t know who did the strings arrangement in tradition with Stephen Foster, but maybe the same person. It is a
    Definite, work of art.

    E.... L....

    william paz ☹️ Maybe when she hears Gordon, she thinks of the one (you) that she should have married.

    E.... L....

    I agree
    🍭❤🍭

    E.... L....

    Agreed! Lilting....

    E.... L....

    The LP it was off of was called Don Quixote and while the title track did get released, I doubt it charted as I never heard it play on Radio.


    Beautiful maybe a good song but for Gordon it's too bad this song charts and DQ didn't

  54. J.... W....

    Wouldn't this be nice to hear, from a man who truly loved you?😔💒

    J.... W....

    And a man would love it from a lady too... My God. Your whole life would have been worthwhile to hear someone sing or say or play this just for you.....

    J.... W....

    Ah, if only I could. But a singer I’m not..

    J.... W....

    It was...I was in college and my then boyfriend played guitar. He knew I loved this song so he took the time to find the music and learn it. He surprised me one quiet evening when we were sitting alone in the living room of the dorm. No preamble...just the fire and him singing this song to me out of the blue. I don't think I'll ever forget that moment.

    J.... W....

    @Diane Reeb Beautiful story and lucky you for having such a wonderful memory of what really are some of the most wonderful years in anyone's life ..... I have my collection on Youtube and there are over 500 songs and each and every one, reminds me of those types of fantastic moments in my own life... Either moments or times and some with people and some not.... But just beautiful memories. And the singers, like Gordon here, are also the people you carry in your heart for the rest of your life. He has always touched something very deep in me... Happy Christmas.

  55. D.... I....

    Fell in love with this song the first time I heard it.

  56. D.... B....

    I remember this song from my teenage years. I recently saw a very bad movie and this song was in it. This is a beautiful song for the ages. I am happy to hear it again.

    D.... B....

    Debra, listening to his manly baritone voice never fails to put a smile on my face.

  57. L.... T....

    True POET

  58. D.... F....

    It was our wedding song in 1981–as true now as it was then. Gordon Lightfoot is prescient and incomparable.

  59. D.... B....

    If you can't get some lovin' with this song, well...

  60. F.... l....

    Beautiful

  61. C.... B....

    I can't believe the percentage of hate here. This is an amazing beautiful song both melody and lyrics. Gordon Lightfoot is a once in a lifetime gift. Soo glad I grew up listening to his fantastic music.

    C.... B....

    You've got to wonder what's going through their heads . Pretty sad.

  62. R.... E....

    First heard this in early 70's in santa rosa....became my favorite song of all time. I wrote Gordon a letter and told him the same. I asked for a signed photo. He made my day.. Thanks Gordon

    R.... E....

    Unbelievable love song

    R.... E....

    Name a better one?

    R.... E....

    Yeah this is a good one

  63. c.... ....

    Timeless Classic!

  64. K.... I....

    MY FAVORITE SONG OF ALL TIME..........

  65. k.... ....

    Now THIS is a love song...

    k.... ....

    YES..........................

  66. m.... g....

    Love your songs Gordon! Been a fan since 1977 I was in the 5th grade ! Then just have a great tunes I still play! Thanks for the the great years of music!

    m.... g....

    Exactly.. I would go to Peaches and buy 45’s. NO AUTO TUNE. Can you dig it

    m.... g....

    Got married in 1977, the 4th if December will be 42 years...xoxo

  67. S.... S....

    Wonderful song, voice, and artist.

  68. R.... L....

    Great song

    R.... L....

    Much meaning

  69. P.... D....

    If I was to ask a woman to marry while a song was playing I would want it to be this one.Cheers to all of you on Youtube who are Gordon Lightfoot fans. You are a special breed of people-You are just as beautiful as this song because only people with beautiful souls would be drawn to this music and in this case," Birds of the same feather flock together".

    P.... D....

    Cheers to you Pat Door

    P.... D....

    @Ben Smith Ben never speak against yourself .

    P.... D....

    @Ben Smith Ben never speak against yourself

    P.... D....

    @Ben Smith If you truly feel that way, read this every day, and live it. You will start feeling better very soon:

    Desiderata

    Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
    and remember what peace there may be in silence.
    As far as possible without surrender
    be on good terms with all persons.
    Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
    and listen to others,
    even the dull and the ignorant;
    they too have their story.

    Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
    they are vexations to the spirit.
    *If you compare yourself with others,
    you may become vain and bitter;
    for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
    Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.*

    Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
    it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
    Exercise caution in your business affairs;
    for the world is full of trickery.
    But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
    many persons strive for high ideals;
    and everywhere life is full of heroism.

    *Be yourself.
    Especially, do not feign affection.
    Neither be cynical about love;
    for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
    it is as perennial as the grass.*

    Take kindly the counsel of the years,
    gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
    *Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
    But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
    Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
    Beyond a wholesome discipline,
    be gentle with yourself.*

    You are a child of the universe,
    no less than the trees and the stars;
    you have a right to be here.
    And whether or not it is clear to you,
    no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

    *Therefore be at peace with God,
    whatever you conceive Him to be,
    and whatever your labors and aspirations,
    in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
    it is still a beautiful world.
    Be cheerful.
    Strive to be happy.*

    --Max Ehrmann

    This way of living probably saved my life. Print it and carry it with you as I did. Whenever I felt down or depressed I would read it and immediately feel better. Best of luck. And remember: EVERYONE is beautiful in their own way.

    AceHall

    P.... D....

    Yeah it's awesome music

  70. M.... ....

    Can anyone confirm this song's back story? I had heard it was about a past love of his, who died. Was it sickness? Was it sudden? Was it tragic?

    M.... ....

    MrChrispy777 Does it matter?😔💒

  71. F.... M....

    Gordon is a very rare artist...he's written and sung some of the greatest songs I've ever heard. This is surely one of 'em. Bless you, GL. Your music will live forever.

    F.... M....

    So true.

    F.... M....

    My husband and I renewed our wedding vows on our 10th anniversary when we were 33 and 32 (nearly 30 years ago). This song spoke the words of our hearts... if only one could put Beautiful Love to words and music.Ditto your comment, Frank!

  72. J.... C....

    I had Gord's Gold in the car and song after song, just an amazing feeling came over me.

    J.... C....

    Great album. I have it as well.

  73. D.... A....

    Great song!!!