1. Original Artist: “I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight” is a song written by Bob Dylan and first recorded by him for his 1967 album John Wesley Harding. Emmylou Harris later covered the song, releasing her version in 1978 on her album Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town.
2. Chart Success: Emmylou Harris’ rendition of “I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight” became a hit on the country charts, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and solidifying her place in country music with this memorable track.
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3. Duet Version: Emmylou Harris also recorded a heartfelt duet of “I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight” with renowned English singer-songwriter John Denver. The collaboration appeared on Denver’s 1983 album It’s About Time, blending their voices to create a memorable version of the classic song.

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Lyrics

Close your eyes – close the doorYou don’t have to worry any moreI’ll be your baby tonight

Shut the light – shut the shadeYou don’t have to be afraidI’ll be your baby tonight

Well, the mockingbird’s gonna sail awayWe’re gonna forget itBig old moon’s gonna shine like a spoonWe’re gonna let it – you won’t regret it

Kick your shoes off – do not fearBring that bottle over hereI’ll be your baby tonight

Be my babyBe my babyBe my babyBe my babyI’ll be your baby tonight

Well, the mockingbird’s gonna sail awayWe’re gonna forget itBig old moon’s gonna shine like a spoonWe’re gonna let it – you won’t regret it

Kick your shoes off – do not fearBring that bottle over hereI’ll be your baby tonight

Be my babyBe my babyBe my babyBe my babyI’ll be your baby tonightI’ll be your baby tonightI’ll be your baby tonight