I Can't Be Everything To Everybody

Story Behind The Song

After leaving church one Sunday a guy who knew I was a singer/songwriter came up behind me and tapped me on the shoulder and said, "what do you think of this idea for a song?" He told me I can't be everything to everybody. So, later that afternoon I came home and came up with the hook line I can't be everything to everybody, but I can be everything to you.

Song Description

The individual conveys what he thinks he should do to maintain a loving relationship with another.

Song Length 3:12 Genre Country - Traditional
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Subject General Similar Artists Travis Tritt, Vince Gill
Language English Era 1990 - 1999

Lyrics

Darlin you know I've done the things that I should do
You let me know I always show just how much I love you
To love, honor, and cherish; I promise always to be there
These are the ways I spend my days showing how I care

I can't be everything to everybody, but I can be everything to you
Your smile is behind everything I do
You are my life, loving you is what I do
I can't be everything to everybody, but I can be everything to you

I say I love you, it's every day's wake up call
It fills love's cup and picks you up when you're about to fall
With my open arms and heart of loveyou will always see
You're where you belong all life long, being loved by me

Lyrics Claude Walton, Jack Butler, Jon Althoff Music Claude Walton

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