Ronnie Milsap - It Was Almost Like A Song with Lyrics

[@annetteashley9921]

I was driving home the other night with my dog's and we just pulled into the driveway when this song came on. We sat in the car listening to it and I have listened to it everyday since. Such a beautiful song.

[@michaelflorida56]

I love this song, I saw Ronnie in concert 30 years ago in Columbus, Ohio, I've never forgotten how fantastic he was that night. He is in a class by himself.

[@hotmusic1967]

i always like listening to RONNIE MILSAP ever since when i was a teenager now that i have 10 grandkids i feel content with my life esp listening listening RONNIE MILSAP'S SONG BRINGS BACK ALOT OF GOOD MEMORIES thank you debellburr for uploading enjoyed listening to this song - good day

[@lonmcq7317]

This song can and does cause a middle aged man to tear up a bit...beautiful...

[@kevinmorris44]

Happened in my life as well. Sometimes its not about the love you had, but the love you missed out on. Still makes me cry. What a an emotional voice Ronnie has.

[@Patriot471]

Your step dad was special if he liked this song.. I am sure you were proud of him.. God bless him.. RIP>.

[@aldine1972]

That once in a lifetime came for me in the mid 60's. We were in elementary when we met and we went together almost through high school. She met someone else and that was the end of our relationship. I still love her to this day and I think about her every day.

[@halmcdonald1725]

Loved this song first time I heard it way back in the day 🙂 A true classic 🇺🇸🙂

[@jerry3136]

As I listen to this beautiful piece of music it brings thoughts of my daughter I lost a few years ago at a very young age. She loved Ronnie and we would listen together to his tapes when we were in the car and she always wanted to go to Nashville to see him. This song brings her right back into the room with me, the music is magic.

[@stevecrawford4932]

ronnie sings so soft and sweet for most this song but when the verb of the song comes up, he uses his V-12 horsepower voice to change the whole dynamic of the song and drive it home - what an awesome talent - thanks for sharing it, Ron sc

[@8quart]

I`m a metal fan but grew up to these great powerful old country tunes...some days I`m stuck listening to "new" country at work and it is such silly predictable music,you can almost guess the next verse even if you`re hearing the song for the first time....the old stuff had soooo much more talent and emotion....by the way,keep in mind that I am a rock/metal music fan.....thank you..

[@Patriot471]

This song not only brings back memories, but some of the stuff written here hit me like a ton of bricks.. It just hits you, if you listen to the lyrics..Great music.. glad to have seen Ronnie in person.. back in 84.. great music..

[@jimmiller6933]

Reminds me of me first true love. She was too young to realize how much she meant to me and still does even after 50 years.

[@jamescomeaux8207]

i started singing in the mid 70's,g. jones,g. sraight,a. jackson,etc.disabled now,quit abot 4 yrs ago!this is the first time i tell,even to the people who know me,my fav. was kieth whitley,especially "i never go around mirrows" if you never heard it,find it and REALLY listen to the words!!all my best,chris comeaux

[@jerry3136]

Music always has the ability to take away pain. This beautiful song keeps her close to me, you will always be Daddys little girl Shelly, always.

[@am2boni]

A very excellent tune! Wow! God Bless Ronnie! Thanks for posting!!!

[@phyllisrini5729]

January through December we really did have an awesome time! Then in January, he was diagnosed with cancer. Withi in 5 days, he was gone. I remember a week later, going to the store, and this song came on. I had always liked the song, but it personifies our life! I love you, MR!

[@dbelleburr]

I am sorry for you loss .. gentle ((hugs))

[@firefuzz1]

+Phyllis Rini So very sorry for your loss. I believe it is God's gift to some singers to cause our heartstring to tug, not in sorrow, but it happy remembrance.

[@doreenruthclark]

+Phyllis Rini hugs. sorry for your loss.

[@lucymartinez20]

sorry for your loss I lost my mom to cancer I know your pain

[@RollingEasy]

Tears for you....... But nice kinda tears as well you know....

[@CharlieAndRonnie]

Among Ronnie Milsap's best works, great innovation, one of my 1st Milsap memories, and rightfully his biggest hit at the time. (It should've won every conceivable award on the planet & topped all the charts!) An even bigger tearjerker than "(I'd Be) A Legend in my Time," esp. when I listen to my cassette. Ronnie & company also know how to make synths worth listening to! This is one song I don't dare touch! I can't believe he doesn't do this in full! He's the King of Country-Pop to me & eclectic!

[@sophialynne477]

I was traveling with two wonderful friends who were musicians. We danced as he held me in his arms... to this very song... I fell hard for the guy but it was not meant to be at the time. I have longed for him for 35 years. I found him early Oct. 2014. He will be here for two weeks at Christmas... This song is exactly the story of 'us'... when we speak it's like yesterday...

[@michaelmeeks7649]

I hope it worked out

[@lonmcq7317]

Sophia, ...sooooo...what happened?

[@randtdr1]

Sophia Lynne, this song is special to me about a girl I fell in love with in 1980. We worked together and spent everyday together also. We went on one date and we kissed for the first time and fell in love that night. That night was the last time I saw her. She died in an automobile accident and this song always will remind me of our short love story.

[@aliseegenuine6414]

@Sophia Lynne , how wonderful! 10/01/2020, it’s been 5 years since you replied, I am anxious to know the rest of the love story!!! It’s been 34 years since I was with that special one! 14 years since I last spoke with him, we were planning to reunite & method of communication accidentally disconnected! He was the ONE true love!

[@Marygs11]

I hope you don't mind but I play this when I want to cry. This is how I feel about my son,Allen, who died. He was my best friend after his accident. I bought a handicap van so we coud go around shopping and visiting.He was so funny and smart. and I miss him so terribly. sorry for the downer but I do love this song. Hugs,Allen

[@lonmcq7317]

Mary…So sorry to hear about your son…I hope you're in a better place now…This song does it to me as well…I lost one of my brothers after a long battle from an accident…Check out Keith Urban's "tonight I wanna cry"… a beautifully moving piece as well…Blessings to your family...

[@Marygs11]

thank you for writing. i try to keep it in so people won't be put off but when i'm alone it all comes out. his birthday was the 4th and it will be 16 years on the 21st...feb. is not a great month...i was just getting over my husband being gone 2 yrs when i lost Allen. all my best to you and i will listen to keith urban

[@Marygs11]

went to keith's song wrote a comment to you

[@lonmcq7317]

Mary... Keith's song is definitely a tear-jerker...But...Trust me on this...Don't hold it in too much, it will eat you from the inside...I tried that, it just doesn't work...Be well, you're in my thoughts...

[@Marygs11]

thanks,all my best to you.your friend

[@themanfromaspen7073]

such a powerful old song from back in the good old days thanks for posting

[@misstaylor32]

this song brings back so many good memories for me. my step dad (RIP) played an sang this song all the time for me...

[@rocky7777ize]

'Ronnie Milsap' is one of the greatest vocalists' that ever lived, along with Elvis, Steve Perry, and Gary Puckett.

[@countrygirlcountrymusiclov5831]

Robert Good DO.NOT EVER PUT REAL RAW TRUE HONEST TO GOD TALENT LIKE STEVE PERRY FROM JOURNEY AND RONNIE IN THE SAME SENTENCE AS THOSE JOKES GARY PUKET AND SHITVIS PRESLY. YOU INSULTED STEVE AND RONNIE WHEN YOU PUT THOSE NAMES IN THE SAME SENTENCE AS SHITVIS AND GARY

[@Patriot471]

True, this man not only has the voice..but he writes his own music..

[@stevecrawford4932]

Chris thanx for the tip and your'e on the money - what a song. Hey, whatever the setback, don't give up sharing/playing/singing the music - The Lord gave you the talent and the love of it for reasons we don't even know yet. Your choice is to share it as much as you choose and let others judge the quality.

[@tracer28583]

I use to sing this for my angel then god called her and my unborn son home it's been 17 years ago and i still miss them both.

[@DaveWollenberg]

Billboard's #66 song of the '77 survey year. Hey, Dody, hope you're havin' a great week. Hugs to you, for postin' the lyrics. Thanx, as always.

[@countrygirl2397]

I was there too and I totally agree. We had some fantastic music in our day!

[@TheSilvergold45]

WONDERFUL SONG BY RONNIE.. I AM A HUGE FAN OF HIS RONNIE IS SIMPLY ONE OF THE BEST EVER.. LOVE THIS SONG.. KEEP SINGING FOR US RONNIE.. WE ALL LOVE IT..

[@Angelzofblue]

Beautiful Song......It does bring back so many memories..Miss you Marty R.I.P...You will always be in my Heart, Till we meet again...I Love You More Each Day

[@raybarr23]

First time I heard this song.It was about 15 years ago.My pops and moms split apart and went their own ways.And I can remember my dad playing this song getting drunk.And I was lying in bed thinking damn this is sad song.Almost made me cry.

[@shinydomechromehead]

My heart is breaking for you, my friend. Tears and prayers for you. I'm so sorry.

[@stevecrawford4932]

great image - you and your young lady swaying to this in the studio - thanks for sharing sc

[@dragknuckle]

One of the earliest uses of synth on a country record. Ronnie always loved to experiment.

[@LAUptegrove]

What an amazing song. I remember playing it in clubs when it came out, and then later being lucky enough to open for Millsap for many of his 77-79 shows nationwide. However.......and this is my opinion only.......this was released during the POP COUNTRY era, and as such, the studio production is so SLICK and SMOOTH that it overshadows the strong lyrical content of the piece. When Ronnie would perform it live (without studio tricks, orchestra, and choir) the song became an extremely powerful and moving performance.

[@dougbowles1443]

+Big Al How Cool Big Al....

[@dougbowles1443]

+doug bowles thanks of sharing-

[@aliseegenuine6414]

@Big Al , to me, it’s powerful like this, I don’t know if I could take anymore! The words are so touching to one who has experienced the same story (only the flame never became a dying ember for either, life interfered)! LMSM=Love Me Some Millsap!!! His voice is so beautiful, can’t help but enjoy everything he sings.. unless he has turned to “rap”!😂😂❤️❤️❤️

[@BradstrainsNE]

I remembered this song in when Ronnie sanged that the first time. I also remembered Junior High music class. We sang that song in music class. It was a great song for a number of years. I still loved this song today and even in tomorrow.

[@0Islandhopper0]

I always liked how Ronnie Milsap inserted the things he had "seen" or something about tears in his eyes, etc, in his songs although he is blind.

[@RollingEasy]

This one is for you Lyndal..... I've never stopped loving you.

[@Patriot471]

Understandable why he would drink.. the song itself is very moving..and one can appreciate why someone would want to drink themselves to sleep with it..While the song may be sad..it tells a story.. If people listen to it.. the story is real in many aspects of people's lives!!! Great song..!!

[@crprit]

Thank you so much for posting this! I LOVE Ronnie Milsap!

[@dragknuckle]

For as long as there has been Country Music, there have been people complaining that it is "too pop."

[@markbrommer8570]

I was datin my high school sweety , I worked at a radio station 7-12 a.m. she would "come and see me on my shift. we would 'dance in the studio while this song played,

[@annadidato2060]

love this song!!!

[@stevecrawford4932]

Great image, Mark - I can see ya'll swaying to this. Thanks for the share. sc

[@stevecrawford4932]

It's simple - just before Ronnie was born, the Lord said "Ronnie, you can be an ordinary guy, with all your facilties and senses, or you can be one of the best singers I've ever put on earth, but for that I'll need to have your sight - which is it, Bud? Thank God, for us, Ronnie chose the latter. sc

[@amphynalagan8288]

ang sarap matulog pag ganto ang mga song...

[@CharlieAndRonnie]

I think that this was likely THE earliest use, certainly the first to result in a hit; this marked the beginning of significant change in country music. Despite the ignorance of many mainstream fans, the genre as everybody knew it began to end; for better or for worse depending on whom one asks, as purists will bash Ronnie to his grave over it. I myself don't think that's bad, and in fact it's one of my favorites from him (and believe me, there were lots to choose from; nostalgia had to help).

[@rogeliovillanueva4657channel]

❤❤❤nice song"

[@laurar43]

this song is for you Rick. I have never loved anyone again the way I loved you. Will always remember you. Love laura

[@AlStewart-1]

Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan,thank you for your wonderful comments on my post,it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music

[@rhoward4111]

The song fits well. We were married for 57 years and one day she left me, very quickly, with a stroke.

[@SuperLittle55]

So true Kirk, i know the feeling u can about predict the words even if it's the first time you've heard the song, I call it COOKIE CUTTER COUNTRY ......

[@whitedovegrl66]

Once in A Life Someone Comes Along.and When You Came to Me it Was Almost like a Song.

[@anitacool2077]

I love this song

[@jamescomeaux8207]

i glad it helps,music is magic!!

[@TheDaniel2483]

his first crossover top 40 hit, reaching #16 on the pop charts in 1977!!!

[@jezze50]

WOW!

[@kenporich2006]

One of the saddest and most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard. And I know exactly who this applies to...and it hurts my heart to know how much he misses her.

[@RollingEasy]

Is this his actual experience? His own lost love? Such a beautiful song.

[@bt2431]

Sonny Garcia, LOVE OF MY LIFE

[@CHICAGOANDBEACHBOYS1]

It was almost like...Ronnie Milsap's most beautiful and, not surprisingly, biggest hits! It may be a cliché, but they don't make 'em like they used to...sadly!

[@aliseegenuine6414]

@Scott Harrison, true story for many! No one knows what another’s heart truly feels, I had left my husband when my someone special came along & we were so in love! But circumstances involved my child & I felt I was obligated to return to his Dad for him. I was honest and told husband I was in love with another & my son was the only reason I was coming back, for him to fully understand the situation! He didn’t care about how I felt as long as I was back to take care of everything! My heart has cried for 34 years! Only 1 friend knew who I was truly in love with, because others had never met him! If they had seen us together, it was obvious! The fire was slowly created but the flame has never gone out! Still crying!

[@yankeegirl7777]

It's amusing when you figure out that someone you thought you couldn't live without in your life becomes someone you wish you had never met.

[@aliseegenuine6414]

@yankeegirl7777 , Amusing? No, it’s sad! Idk the circumstances of why you wish you had never met that someone, but everything you experience is a Life Lesson! I, too, have one I wish I had never met, but there is the special one that came into my life that my heart has cried for every night! I am glad that special one came along but I didn’t realize how much I could be “in love” for a long time, because of the one I wish I had never met! It’s been 8 years since you posted your reply, 10/01/2020 now, I hope you have found the special one! Keep your heart open but keep it safe!

[@carolbiggs722]

lovely words

[@charligirlangel]

~~ Oh, Shawn.....it was almost like a song♥..Charli , with love♥

[@sigproman]

His best song in my opinion

[@richardbordonaro8573]

great song

[@pathenvey6318]

YEAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@aliseegenuine6414]

E Hans, last known location was Germany, this one is for you! The love of my life! ❤️❤️❤️The flame still burns! I’m sorry i accidentally lost our communication source!!!😢

[@jimjohnson302824]

Makes me think of my mom.

[@Swampzoid]

Many do not realize that this song was not written by Ronnie Milsap. Archie Jordan wrote the music and lyrics were by legendary lyricist Hal David.

[@kimfields8455]

I know Archie Jordan. Wonderful man

[@kianathompson305]

i love this song too just like you...

[@brandonrasnick6908]

amazing

[@KingBelenus]

My mom can play this on the piano, it sounds so beautiful.

[@milapagsibigan972]

To my Willie l love you so much

[@jamescomeaux8207]

i truley hope so! amen

[@kianathompson305]

it´s cool to play this song but´s not sad to play

[@CharlieAndRonnie]

I forgot the other parenthesis mark after "too country" and misplaced the period, which should've been immediately after said mark.

[@jamescomeaux8207]

forgot to mention when i was singing i also did many for ronnies songs,chris

[@jgruen1066]

💓

[@jimjohnson302824]

Now it reminds me of someone else.

[@3southernguy]

HEY DODY, I LOVE RONNIE'S MUSIC IS YOUR FAN CLUB ON FACEBOOK??

[@Sagesoulfree]

It was like A really bad country song…but he’s gone now. He wanted all the power. He can have it..somewhere else. Lol.

[@narsbugnay4839]

i like this song was happen in my real life

[@kurtwebster9550]

Pretty

[@boonestead4812]

funny no one has ever covered this song

[@diamonddhk222]

i miss my love soulmate-

[@usyuseralang91028]

@raybarr23 so sorry 'bout that...just pray to make you strong then face the reality of life ...God had some plans .....

[@CharlieAndRonnie]

Yes, but that wasn't the point. Even the most mainstream-sounding works prior at least had significant country influences that went beyond a few notes. Even "I Forgot to Remember to Forget" had notable country influences (Elvis's version of "Blue Moon of Kentucky" was rejected by R&B stations for being "too country." Here, it's most detectable characteristics were mainstream in sound & nature; it's no coincidence that in 1985, New York Times declared the genre dead; little MC was traditional.

[@jeffbishop6234]

The Belles

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