For Love's Sake Song Lyrics and Chords by Dwight Yoakam
For Love's Sake
Written and Recorded by Dwight Yoakam
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Honey if you
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only knew what
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I've the
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will to do
Endure or
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take all
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for love's
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sake
Baby there'd be no denyin' any
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sacri
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fice
That I'm prepared to
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make all
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for love's
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As evidence
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I offer
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up my
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heart
Begging you to
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use
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ry last
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Baby I'll stand
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shielding
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hurt me
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brace all
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for love's
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up my
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use
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ry last
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Honey if you only knew what
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I've the
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will to do
Endure or
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take all
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for love's
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Baby there'd be no denyin' any
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sacri
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fice
That I'm prepared to
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make all
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for love's
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up my
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use
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sake
FAQ
Who sang the the song For Love's Sake?
- The song For Love's Sake was sang by Dwight Yoakam.
Who is Dwight Yoakam?
- Dwight David Yoakam (born October 23, 1956) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actor, known for his pioneering style of country music. First becoming popular in the mid-1980s, Yoakam has recorded more than 20 albums and compilations, charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and sold more than 30 million records. He has recorded five Billboard No. 1 albums, twelve gold albums, and nine platinum albums, including the triple-platinum This Time.
In addition to his many achievements in the performing arts, he is also the most frequent musical guest in the history of The Tonight Show.
