You Ain’t Faded
Performed by Bale Harrison & The Texas Field Hands
Verse 1:
I figure you’re up there playin’ cards with Elvis,
Talkin’ his ear off ‘bout how ya gotta have breakfast.
I hope you’re winnin’, but don’t hustle The King too hard,
He’s an icon, but you’ve got the better figure by far.
Chorus:
You ain’t faded, but her love saved,
The love you gave me, helped me in every way.
You’re up there in Heaven, while I’m down here okay,
‘Cause her smile saved me, when you went away.
Your spirit ain’t faded, but you gotta understand, her love saved me.
Verse 2:
The worst part of losin’ you was our inside jokes,
I laugh to myself, but it ain’t the same, folks.
No one gets ‘em like you did back in the day,
Now I’m just smilin’ at the punchlines, tryin’ to find my way.
(Chorus)
You ain’t faded, but her love saved,
The love you gave me, helped me in every way.
You’re up there in Heaven, while I’m down here okay,
‘Cause her smile saved me, when you went away.
Your spirit ain’t faded, but you gotta understand, her love saved.
Verse 3:
She laughs at my bad jokes, just like you used to do,
Only this time, there’s no “bless your heart” in view.
She’s got that warmth, that makes it all feel right,
Reminds me of you, but she’s my sunshine every night.
(Chorus)
You ain’t faded, but her love saved,
The love you gave me, helped me in every way.
You’re up there in Heaven, while I’m down here okay,
‘Cause her smile saved me, when you went away.
Your spirit ain’t faded, but you gotta understand, her love saved me.
Verse 4:
She never minds if my boots make a mess,
But don’t worry, I’ve learned—she deserves my best.
But sometimes I forget, and she just laughs it away,
Lovin’ me easy, the way you’d want her to stay.
(Chorus)
You ain’t faded, but her love saved,
The love you gave me, helped me in every way.
You’re up there in Heaven, while I’m down here okay,
‘Cause her smile saved me, when you went away.
Your spirit ain’t faded, but her love saved me.
Now I’m sittin’ here, watchin’ the stars above,
Thinkin’ ‘bout you and this life I still love.
You left your mark, and it’ll never fade,
But with her by my side, I’m more than okay.
So I’ll raise a glass to the good times we had,
And I’ll keep on smilin’, ‘cause life ain’t so bad.
Your ghost’s been quiet, but her heart beats loud,
You’d be proud of this love that I’ve found.
You Ain’t Faded – Lyrics and Music by Alan Nafzger
Last Updated on August 21, 2026 by Alan Nafzger