Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All Lyrics

Whitney Houston Lyrics

"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
Everybody's searching for a hero
People need someone to look up to
I never found anyone who fulfilled my needs
A lonely place to be
And 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'll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can't take away my dignity

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

I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone's shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I'll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can't take away my dignity

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

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Thanks to Jayteear, Specific, James, Barbara Nuffer for correcting these lyrics.

Writer(s): Michael Masser, Linda Creed

George Benson originally recorded this song for the film soundtrack "The Greatest" (1977), and his version reached number 24 in the USA. The film is a biography of Muhammad Ali, where he played himself.

Michael Masser and Clive Davis first heard Whitney Houston perform this track in a New York club. Davis recalled, "Whitney sang the song with such fervor, with such a natural vocal gift, with such passion, that I was stunned. I knew really right then and there that this was a special talent and I was blown away by her. As I reflect back on this, I can relive the experience for the very first time. There was no hesitation. I wanted to sign Whitney."

Clive Davis, founder of Whitney Houston's label, Arista, was first against Houston recording the song for her debut album, but he changed his mind after persuasion from Houston and Michael Masser, on of the writers.

Whitney Houston's version of the song reached number one on charts in the USA, Australia and Canada.

After the single of this song became a success, it replaced the original album version on subsequent pressings of the album. The original album version was later included on the 2010 Deluxe Anniversary Edition reissue of the album.

album: "Whitney Houston" (1985)

Whitney Houston - Whitney Houston album cover

You Give Good Love

Thinking About You

Someone For Me

Saving All My Love For You

Nobody Loves Me Like You Do

How Will I Know

All At Once

Take Good Care Of My Heart

Greatest Love Of All

Hold Me

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"Greatest Love Of All" lyrics

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