1. “Bless the Broken Road”, Rascal Flatts,
This song is romantic because it is so real. All of us have lived lives that had broken roads and wrong paths. Those roads made us who they are though so our love should love that about us. The most meaningful lyrics of this song are “God bless the broken road that led me straight to you.”
2. How do I live”, Trisha Yearwood, 1997
This song is amazingly beautiful and so true when singing about someone you love. Romantic lyrics are, “Oh I need you in my arms, need you to hold. You’re my world, my heart, my soul. If you ever leave, baby, you’d take away everything good in my Life.”
3. It’s Your Love”, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, 1997
This song is sung by the country music power couple. It speaks about what your significant lovers love and support will do for you. Romance seeps from words and the couple’s voices intermingling with such lyrics, “It’s your love. It just does somethin’ to me. It sends a shock right through me. I can’t get enough.
4. Breathe”, Faith Hill, 1999
This song is full of emotion about being close to the one you love, so close that you can feel them breathe. Perfect examples of the lyrics are “When I’m lying wrapped up in your arms, the whole world just fades away. The only thing I hear is the beating of your heart.”
5. “I swear”, John Michael Montgomery, 1994
John Michael Montgomery’s powerful voice championed this amazingly beautiful song about pledging love to each other. The lyrics of, for better or worse. Till death do us part. I’ll love you with every beat of my heart. I swear” make anyone week in the knees.
6. You had me from Hello”, Kenny Chesney,
Kenny Chesney wrote this song after seeing a movie starring Rene Zelwegger. It is one of the most romantic songs as it speaks about love as first sight. The lyrics that are the most captivating are, “Your smile, just captured me. And you were in my future as far as I could see.”
7. “Amazed”, Lonestar, 1999
This country power balad is beautiful. A wonderful example of the lyric is, “I wanna spend the rest of my life with you by my side, forever and ever.”
8. “When you say nothing at all”, Alison Krauss,1995
Alison Krauss delivers the sweet message of this sing with her sweet pure voice. The great lyrics that capture your heart are, “The smile on your face lets me know that you need me. There’s a truth in your eyes sayin’ you’ll never leave me. The touch of your hand says you’ll catch me if ever I fall. You say it best when you say nothing at all.”
9. “I cross my Heart”, George Straight, 1992
This simple song packs a powerful message. George Straight’s voice delivers the message in a manner that only he can. The romance oozes from the lyrics, “I cross my heart, and promise to give all I’ve got to give to make all your dreams come true.”
10. “Carrying Your Love with Me”, George Straight
This sweet upbeat song is about carrying love with you wherever you go. The lyrics that catch your heart are “On a lonely highway, stuck out in the rain. Darlin’ all I have to do is speak your name. The clouds roll back and the waters part. The sun starts shining in my heart for you.”
11. “From Here to Eternity”, Michael Peterson
This is a power ballad. Michael Peterson has a huge voice that powers through the song. It is about proposing and promising yourself to someone forever. The lyrics that capture my heart are, “From here to eternity, I’m asking you to share your life with me. Now and forever I guarantee, I’ll always stay by your side.”
12. “I Do”, Paul Brandt,
This beautiful melody with a soft touch is amazingly romantic. The song is perfect for weddings. I used it in my pre-wedding music. The lyrics I love are, “And did I say my love is true? Baby I will, I am, I can, I have, I do.”
13. “I Do (Cherish You)”, Mark Wills,
This is another beautiful song about cherishing the one you love without questions. It’s about total faith and trust. Romance leaks from lyrics such as, “I do, cherish you. For the rest of my life, you don’t have to think twice.”
14. I Walk the Line”, Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash in his dark brooding style has a romantic side that he exudes with lyrics such as, “You’ve got a way to keep me on your side. You give me cause for love that I can’t hide.”
15. “I will always Love you”, Dolly Parton,
Dolly Parton is a country music legend. She croons beautifully in this song that inspired many remakes. The title alone gives me goose bumps but these lyrics are so beautiful, “Oh, I do wish you joy, and I wish you happiness. But above all this, I wish you love.”
16. If Tomorrow Never Comes”, Garth Brooks,
Garth Brooks ever the story teller reminds us with this song to tell our loved ones each and every day and every chance we have that we love them. The heartfelt lyrics are, “So I made a promise to myself to say each day how much she means to me, and avoid that circumstance where theres no second chance to tell her how I feel.”
17. Something That We Do”, Clint Black
This is a beautiful song that reminds us love is more than a feeling or a phase it’s more than that. Clint Black has the perfect voice to sing these lyrics, “Love is certain, love is kind. Love is yours and love is mine. But it isn’t something that we find. It’s something that we do.”
18. “I’m Already There”, Lonestar,
This sweet song brings a tear to my eye each time I hear it. It’s about being separated and finding reminders of your love everywhere you look. Romantic lyrics such as, “Take a look around. I’m the sunshine in your hair. I’m the shadow on the ground. I’m the whisper in the wind. I’m your imaginary friend” will make you swoon.
19. “Keeper of the Stars”, Tracy Byrd,
This song is a powerful song about being thankful and blessed for your significant other. The romance comes out with words such as, “I hold everything when I hold you in my arms. I’ve got all I’ll ever need thanks to the keeper of the stars.”
20. “Love Me”, Collin Raye,
This is one of the sweetest story songs ever sung. It is about a couple who has been in love for a very long time and is leaving notes to each other. The sweetness exudes with the lyrics, “But I’m not gonna let you down, darling wait and see. And between now and then, till I see you again, I”ll be loving you. Love, me.”
21. “She’s More”, Andy Griggs,
This song gives me goose bumps each time I hear it. It’s about having expectations or beliefs about a person and then they prove you wrong, they prove to you they are much more then you gave them credit for. This is so true in life and in love. The romance starts with lyrics, “No, it wasn’t at first sight, but the moment I looked twice, I saw the woman I was born to love.”
22. “I Love the Way you Love Me,” by John Michael Montgomery
This song is full of passion from beginning to end as it describes all the things he loves about how his lover loves him. The passion can be felt in these lyrics, “I like the feel of your name on my lips. And I like the sound of your sweet gentle kiss. The way that your fingers run through my hair. And how your scent lingers even when you’re not there.”
23. “To Make you Feel My Love”, Garth Brooks,
Garth Brooks has a sweet tender voice as he sings this love song about doing whatever it takes to make the woman in his life feel loved. The lyrics include, “When the evening shadows and the star appear, and there is no one to dry your tears. I could hold you for a million years, to make you feel my love.
24. “We Danced”, Brad Paisley,
Brad Paisley known for his funny songs can sing a sweet ballad or two. This song is a prime example listen to the lyrics, “And we danced, out there on that empty hardwood floor. The chairs up and the lights turned way down low. The music played, we held each other close, and we danced.”
25. “Your Everything”, Kieth Urban
Australian Singer Kieth Urban proves he can sing a country love song with the best of them with this lovely tune. With lyrics such as, “I wanna be the wind that fills your sail. Be the hand that lifts your veil. Be the moon that moves your tides. The sun coming up in your eyes” who can go wrong?
Resources
http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20175697,00.html
http://countrymusic.about.com/od/charts/a/top100clovesong.htm
Top 100 Country Music Love Songs of All Time By Shelly Fabian, About.com for album quotes.
