I'd Die to Be With You Tonight

Jimmy Barnes

About I'd Die to Be With You Tonight

"I'd Die to Be with You Tonight" is a song by Australian rock musician, Jimmy Barnes. Released in August 1985 as the lead single from his second studio album, For the Working Class Man. The song peaked at number seven on the Australian Kent Music Report, becoming Barnes' first top ten single. Kim Carnes participates in the song on the harmony vocals.. In his autobiography, Barnes claimed that Sandford was initially unwilling to part with the song, saying that he had already declined to give it to Don Henley because he was saving it for a solo album. Kim Carnes participates in the song on the harmony vocals. 


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Ah yeah, let me tell you all about it
I've been thinkin about you night and day
Sure been restless since you went away
You took something from me against my will
Touched a nerve in me that's tingling still
You just snuck up behind me
When my resistance was low
And nows a hell of a time to find I can't let you go
Got your first letter just the other day
Since I got it I can't put it away
I just sit and read it over and over and over again
As if the words that you wrote could bring this hurt to and end

Well you just left me here waiting
Left a wound that won't heal
God your so far away you don't know how I feel
So say you'll take a chance on this heart of mine
Don't make me the one that you left behind
And I'm not saying anybody's wrong or right
Just know I'd die to be with you tonight

I count the hours each time till your gone
I don't have to let you leave me
It makes no sense at all
If I have to follow you all around the world
I'd be willing to do anything to get to you girl

You just left me here waitin
Left a wound that won't heal
God your so far away you don't know how I feel
So say you'll take a chance on this heart of mine
Don't make me the one that you left behind
And I'm not saying anybody's wrong or right
Just know I'd die to be with you tonight
Ah yeah
So say you'll take a chance on this heart of mine
Don't make me the one that you left behind
I'm not saying anybody's wrong or right
Just know I'd die to be with you tonight
Oh
I'd die to be with you tonight
Ah ha ha ha
I'd die to be with you tonight

I count the hours each time that your gone

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Jimmy Barnes

James Dixon Swan (born 28 April 1956), better known as Jimmy Barnes, is a Scottish-born Australian rock singer-songwriter. His father Jim Swan was a prizefighter and his older brother John Swan is also a rock singer. It was actually John who had encouraged and taught Jim how to sing as he wasn't really interested at the time. His career as both a solo performer and as the lead vocalist with the rock band Cold Chisel has made him one of the most popular and best-selling Australian music artists of all time. The combination of 14 Australian Top 40 albums for Cold Chisel and 13 charting solo albums, including nine No. 1s, gives Barnes the highest number of hit albums of any Australian artist. more »

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Written by: CHAS SANDFORD

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Profile
"I'd Die to Be With You Tonight" is a song by Jimmy Barnes, a popular Australian rock singer. He was the lead vocalist for the rock band 'Cold Chisel' before starting his solo career.
Album Information
The song is from the album "For the Working Class Man," which was released in 1984. This album is Barnes' second solo album and was very successful in Australia.
Chart Performance
"I'd Die to Be With You Tonight" reached number seven on the Kent Music Report Singles Chart in Australia and number 12 on the New Zealand Singles Chart, making it one of Barnes' most successful singles.
Collaboration
The song features a duet with American singer Kim Carnes, best known for her Grammy Award-winning song "Bette Davis Eyes".
Music Video
The music video for the song was filmed in Los Angeles, featuring both Barnes and Carnes. It played a significant part in popularizing the song.
Songwriting
The song was written by well-known songwriter and guitarist Chas Sandford, who has worked with several other famous artists like Stevie Nicks, Chicago, and John Waite.
Re-recording
In 2019, Jimmy Barnes re-recorded the song with Australian singer Diesel for his 17th studio album, "My Criminal Record".
Genre
The song falls under the rock and pop-rock genres, showcasing Barnes' intense and gravelly vocal style which he is renowned for.
Certifications
In 1985, the album "For the Working Class Man" was certified 4 times platinum in Australia, signifying the immense popularity of the album and its singles, including "I'd Die to Be With You Tonight".
Cover Versions
Over the years, the song has been covered by various artists, reflecting its enduring popularity in the music world.

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