I Wouldn't Change You If I Could

Ricky Skaggs

About I Wouldn't Change You If I Could

"I Wouldn't Change You If I Could" is a song written by Paul Jones and Arthur Q. Smith, and recorded by American country music artist Ricky Skaggs, as well as Reno & Smiley and Jim Eanes. It was released in January 1983 as the second single from the album Highways & Heartaches. "I Wouldn't Change You If I Could" was Ricky Skaggs' fourth number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of twelve weeks on the country chart. According to allmusic. com this song was originally written in 1959 by Smilin' Jim Eanes. 


Year:
1993
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I wouldn't change a single thing about you if I could
The way you are just suits me to a T
A princess in a storybook
A king upon his throne
That's what we are and you belong to me

I wouldn't change you if I could
I love you as you are
You're all that I would wish for
If I wished upon a star
An angel sent from heaven
You're everything that's good
You're perfect just the way you are
I wouldn't change you if I could

Your eyes your lips, your tender smile
I'd leave them as they are
And come what may I'd never change a thing
And if I were a potter
And you a piece of clay
The only thing I'd change would be your name

I wouldn't change you if I could
I love you as you are
You're all that I would wish for
If I wished upon a star
An angel sent from heaven
You're everything that's good
You're perfect just the way you are
I wouldn't change you if I could

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Ricky Skaggs

Richard Lee "Ricky" Skaggs (born July 18, 1954) is a country and bluegrass singer, musician, producer, and composer. He primarily plays mandolin; however, he also plays fiddle, guitar, mandocaster and banjo. more »

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Written by: Arthur Smith, Paul H. Jones

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11 facts about this song

Artist Background
"I Wouldn't Change You If I Could" is a song performed by both Reno & Smiley, a bluegrass musical duo, and country music legend Ricky Skaggs.
Original Release
The song was first recorded and released by Reno & Smiley in 1961. The duo consisted of Don Reno on banjo and Red Smiley on guitar.
Ricky Skaggs' Cover Version
Nearly two decades following the original release, Ricky Skaggs covered the song in 1982 for his album "Highways & Heartaches."
Chart Performance
Ricky Skaggs' version was treasured by country fans and climbed its way to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, reaching No.1 position.
Success of Reno & Smiley's Original
The original song by Reno & Smiley also reached the No.1 spot on Billboard's Bluegrass chart.
Song Composition
The song was penned down by artists Jim Eanes and Arthur Q. Smith.
Genre
The song "I Wouldn't Change You If I Could" is famously known in both the bluegrass and country music genres.
Awards & Honors
Ricky Skaggs' rendition of the song helped him bag the Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 1983.
Popular Legacy
The song became a classic in the bluegrass and country music scene, and is also a standard in many bluegrass bands' repertoires.
Influence
Despite being established as a bluegrass standard by Reno & Smiley, Ricky Skaggs' top-charting version further popularized it among broader country music listeners.
Emotionality of the Song
"I Wouldn't Change You If I Could" is a beloved song due to its sentimental song lyrics which speak about undying love and acceptance.

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