This is the original version of the song that was made famous by Harry Nilsson just a couple years after this was released. Another notable cover is Mariah Carey’s version.
[Verse 1]
Well, I can't forget this evenin'
And your face when you were leavin'
But I guess that's just the way the story goes
You always smile, but in your eyes your sorrow shows
Yes, it shows
[Verse 2]
Well, I can't forget tomorrow
When I think of all my sorrow
I had you there, then I let you go
And now it's only fair that I should let you know
What you should know
[Chorus]
I can't live, if livin' is without you
I can't live, I can't give anymore
I can't live, if livin' is without you
I can't live, I can't give anymore
[Verse 3]
Well, I can't forget this evenin'
And your face when you were leavin'
But I guess that's just the way the story goes
You always smile, but in your eyes your sorrow shows
Yes, it shows
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
I can't live, if livin' is without you
I can't live, I can't give anymore
I can't live, if livin' is without you
I can't live, I can't give anymore
[Chorus]
I can't live, if livin' is without you
I can't live, I can't give anymore
I can't live, if livin' is without you
I can't live, I can't give anymore
[Chorus]
I can't live if livin' is without you
I can't live, I can't give anymore
I can't live (Oh no) livin' is without you
I can't live, I can't give anymore
[Outro]
I can't live (Oh, no, oh)
Without You was produced by Geoff Emerick.
Badfinger released Without You on Mon Nov 09 1970.