Jim Reeves

Classic Love Song: Have I Told You Lately That I Love You by Jim Reeves (Released in 1957)

Have I Told You Lately That I Love You is a song originally recorded by Tex Ritter in 1945, composed by Scotty Wiseman. It has since been covered by many artists including Bing Crosby and Elvis Presley. 

Jim Reeves also recorded a version of the song which was included in his album "We Thank Thee" released in 1962. Reeves' version became a hit in both country and pop charts, and it remains a popular love song up to this day.



Did You Know

  • Have I Told You Lately That I Love You was originally written by Scotty Wiseman and first recorded by Bing Crosby in 1950.


  • Jim Reeves' version of the song was released in 1964 and became a big hit, reaching number 2 on the US country charts and number 26 on the pop charts.


  • The song has been covered by numerous other artists, including Elvis Presley, Rod Stewart, and Van Morrison.

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Lyrics

Have I told you lately that I love you

Could I tell you once again somehow

Have I told with all my heart and soul how I adore you

Well darlin' I'm telling you now


My world would end today if I should lose you

I'm no good without you, anyhow

This heart would break in two if you refuse me

Well darlin' I'm telling you now


Have I told you lately how I miss you

When the stars are shining in the sky

Have I told you why the nights are long 

When you're not with me

Well darlin' I'm telling you now


My world would end today if I should lose you

I'm just no good without you, anyhow

This heart would break in two if you refuse me

My darlin', I'm telling you now...

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