The Greatest Love Of All (Live) Lyrics
Whitney Houston
Lyrics
I believe that children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be
Everybody searching for a hero
People need someone to look up to
I never found anyone to fulfill my needs
A lonely place to be
So I learned to depend on me
I decided long ago
Never to walk in anyone's shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I will live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can't take away my dignity
Chorus:
Because the greatest love of all
Is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all
Inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
It is the greatest love of all
I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be
And I decided long ago
Never to walk in anyone's shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I will live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can't take away my dignity
Chorus:
Because the greatest love of all
Is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all
Inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
It is the greatest love of all
And if by chance, that special place
That you've been dreaming of
Leads you to a lonely place
Find your strength in love
Song & Lyrics Facts
Whitney Houston – The Greatest Love of All (live) is a live version of the classic song, originally released in 1985 from her self-titled debut album. Written by Michael Masser and Linda Creed, it was recorded as part of her performance at the Arena di Verona in Italy during her 1990 European tour.
This performance was later released on the 1994 double-disc set, The Concert for a New South Africa. The powerful ballad speaks about learning to love yourself, no matter what anyone else says or thinks. It has become one of Houston's signature songs, with its lyrics inspiring many over the years. The song was nominated for two Grammy Awards and won the 1986 American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Single. Its memorable lyrics have been covered by numerous artists, making it an iconic piece of music.