Inspired by Emmylou Harris: Heaven Only Knows

December 30, 2025 00:03:46
Inspired by Emmylou Harris: Heaven Only Knows
Heart Banter by David Gittlin
Inspired by Emmylou Harris: Heaven Only Knows

Dec 30 2025 | 00:03:46

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Here’s another song, written by Paul Kennerly and made famous by Emmylou Harris, called “Heaven Only Knows.” The song was released on Emmylou’s 1989 album, “Bluebird.” The song reached #16 on the Hot Country Music Chart.

Since I’m a newcomer to the Country Music Scene, I’d never heard of Paul Kennerly before. He’s an Englishman who has written 30 published Country Music songs. (I guess there are stranger things that abound in our world). I don’t recall Kennerly’s name being mentioned in connection with any of the songs I’ve covered here. Be that as it may, he has written two powerful songs that Emmylou Harris has brought to my attention. I covered the other song, “Born to Run,” in my previous blog.

“Heaven Only Knows,” as performed by Emmylou and her band, features a driving beat, compelling lyrics, and the recording artist’s beautiful, singular voice.

Here’s my cover.

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[00:00:08] Every night it's the same I feel your heart turn cold as rain and know that you'll be gone again I hear the front door close you just say got to go downtown I guess there's someone else you found so why you still call coming round? [00:00:33] Heaven only knows Heaven only knows just why Loving you should make me cry make me feel like I should die Heaven only knows Heaven only ever sees how love's made a fool of me I guess that's how it's meant to be Heaven only knows. [00:01:15] I've heard it said that talk is sheep but still your words they cut so deep Lay me crying in my sleep and the pain just grows I don't know who's right or wrong but all we had is death and gone so why you keep me hanging on? [00:01:41] Heaven only knows Heaven only knows Just why Loving you should make me cry make me feel like I could die that's the way it goes Heaven only ever sees how love's made a fool of me Guess that's how it's meant to be but heaven only knows. [00:02:29] I'm going to turn and walk away there's nothing left for me to say it wouldn't change things any Though I suppose the love I gave was always true well, I don't know what else to do and I'll never get over you Heaven only knows Heaven only knows Just why Loving you should make me cry make me feel like I could die that's the way it goes Heaven only ever sees how love's made a fool of it I guess that's how it's meant to be but heaven only knows Heaven only knows.

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