“I Will Always Love You” was originally written and recorded by American country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton in 1973 as a heartfelt farewell to her mentor and collaborator, Porter Wagoner.

In 1992, Whitney Houston recorded a cover of the song for the soundtrack of the film The Bodyguard. Houston’s powerful rendition became a global sensation, spending 14 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and selling over 20 million copies worldwide. The song earned numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award for Record of the Year, and has since become one of Whitney’s signature songs.

Did You Know

• “I Will Always Love You” was first written and recorded by Dolly Parton in 1973.
• Whitney Houston’s 1992 version became an international hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for 14 consecutive weeks.
• The song was featured in the 1992 film The Bodyguard, starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner.
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Lyrics

If I should stayWell I would only be in your wayAnd so I’ll go, and yet I knowI’ll think of you each step of the way

And I will always love youI will always love you

Bitter-sweet memoriesThat’s all I’m taking with meGood-bye, please don’t cry’Cause we both know that I’m notWhat you need

But I will always love youI will always love you

And I hope life, will treat you kindAnd I hope that you have allThat you ever dreamed ofOh I do wish you joyAnd I wish you happinessBut above all thisI wish you loveI love youI will always love you

I, I will always, always love youI will always love youI will always love youI will always love you