The Glory of Love - as sung by Jack Marti

This song has a special place in my heart because it was the last song my Father sang to me before he died. Laurie and I had had a bit of a rough time in our marriage about a year before he died, and just before the last time we went to see him, we were having a phone conversation when he asked me how we were doing. I said we were doing better, and that we were both learning how to give and take. That's when he started singing this song to me. That's the last time I ever heard him sing. That's why I wanted to learn this song and share it here on YT. This song is really deep, and there's a lot of wisdom in it. I hope it ministers to someone who needs to hear its message.

You've got to give a little, take a little,
and let your poor heart break a little.
That's the story of, that's the glory of love.

You've got to laugh a little, cry a little,
until the clouds roll by a little.
That's the story of, that's the glory of love.

As long as there's the two of us,
we've got the world and all it's charms.
And when the world is through with us,
we've got each other's arms.

You've got to win a little, lose a little,
yes, and always have the blues a little.
That's the story of, that's the glory of love.
That's the story of, that's the glory of love.

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• music
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[HuggableAngel]

i love bette midler singing this :) , i made a video to the song not long ago :) HUGS sorry i havent been around much its been a very trying year

[JacksOldtimeMusic]

I didn't even know Bette Midler sang this song until I recorded it and uploaded it to YT! I heard Mary Ann's (ysabellabrave) version about a year or so ago, and it reminded me of my last phone conversation with my dad. So I decided to learn it and do my own rendition.

Sorry you've had a hard year. I've had a few of those myself. Blessings on you for the coming year!

((HUGS!))

Jack

[theonlyrealMugsy]

Confession Time:

I used to go into music stores JUST to smell the Giannini guitars.

Was it Brazilian rosewood? Does that one still smell good? lol

Great rendering, anyway.

[JacksOldtimeMusic]

Maybe that's what it is! I've been wondering why it's been so hard for me to think about parting with this guitar... Yes, I believe it is Brazilian rosewood, though laminated. The top, however, is solid cedar which was rare for these guitars, as they were usuall made of all laminates. This is an '82 vingage instrument. I have owned five others, two '70s vintage, one '90s vintage and one brand new one made in 2004 or 5. All of them were great guitars, but I just can't seem to let this one go.

[Broken995]

i loved this more on orphan

[shoppingcqueen1997]

they used this song in orphan

[songbird60]

I really like the message in this song. Great singing & guitar playing as always.

[RobbyRockwellDX]

i was wondering esther was singing

[isabeld82]

@Twilight9351 i love him too

[wolvorinemax]

If possible could you to transcribe the chords. I would love to learn this song on my guitar :) Thanks.

[JuliatheCoolest]

Thank you for this. I recently lost someone close to me and this was his favorite song. When I hear you sing this, I can almost hear him singing.

[Twilight9351]

I love when Esther sang this in orphan classic.

[GuitarzanOO50]

Big Bill Broonzy

[GuitarzanOO50]

Nice version. What's that guitar?

[goshmackk]

this song played during credits for the movie orphan. it was interesting this song was played after a thriller. but i love this song!

[Balkter]

I accidentally bought this song on iTunes when I meant to click on another by the same artist. Now it's one of my favorites :) Thanks so much for sharing your version with us.