Lovin' By Candlelight
The acoustic country ballad opens with fingerpicked acoustic guitar and subtle pedal steel accents. Alt-country textures appear through brushed drums and melodic electric fills. Male vocals lead the verses with warmth, joined by understated harmonies in the chorus and gentle upright bass.
Steven R. Drennon·3:30
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Lovin' By Candlelight
The acoustic country ballad opens with fingerpicked acoustic guitar and subtle pedal steel accents. Alt-country textures appear through brushed drums and melodic electric fills. Male vocals lead the verses with warmth, joined by understated harmonies in the chorus and gentle upright bass.
Creator: Steven R. DrennonRelease Date: February 4, 2026
Lyrics
Lyrics by Steven R. Drennon, ©️ 2026
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[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1]
I’ve been thinkin’ all day ’bout tonight,
Tryin’ real hard to get it right.
I set the table and poured the wine,
I'm sure you know what's been on my mind.
I smile rememberin' days like this,
And those moments when we would kiss.
Girl, you know I'm in ecstasy,
Anytime that you're close to me.
[Chorus]
You know it's always a perfect day,
When you're lookin’ at me that way.
No need for roses or big plans,
Just sittin' here and holdin' hands.
We’re just talkin, our voices low,
There's no place that we need to go,
'Cause darlin', later on tonight,
We’ll be lovin’ by candlelight.
[Verse 2]
You kick your shoes off and settle in,
Tell me what a rough day it's been.
You lean into me, and then you sigh,
Say you're so happy that you could cry.
It feels so perfect to hold you tight,
One of the best parts of any night.
If it's the last thing I ever do,
I'll earn the love that I get from you.
[Chorus]
You know it's always a perfect day,
When you're lookin’ at me that way.
No need for roses or big plans,
Just sittin' here and holdin' hands.
We’re just talkin, our voices low,
There's no place that we need to go,
'Cause darlin', later on tonight,
We’ll be lovin’ by candlelight.
[Bridge]
You smile at me as you start to stand,
Then you reach down to take my hand.
You leed me quietly down the hall,
No need to say anything at all.
[Chorus]
You know it's always a perfect day,
When you're lookin’ at me that way.
No need for roses or big plans,
Just sittin' here and holdin' hands.
We’re just talkin, our voices low,
There's no place that we need to go,
'Cause darlin', later on tonight,
We’ll be lovin’ by candlelight.
[Outro]
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[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1]
I’ve been thinkin’ all day ’bout tonight,
Tryin’ real hard to get it right.
I set the table and poured the wine,
I'm sure you know what's been on my mind.
I smile rememberin' days like this,
And those moments when we would kiss.
Girl, you know I'm in ecstasy,
Anytime that you're close to me.
[Chorus]
You know it's always a perfect day,
When you're lookin’ at me that way.
No need for roses or big plans,
Just sittin' here and holdin' hands.
We’re just talkin, our voices low,
There's no place that we need to go,
'Cause darlin', later on tonight,
We’ll be lovin’ by candlelight.
[Verse 2]
You kick your shoes off and settle in,
Tell me what a rough day it's been.
You lean into me, and then you sigh,
Say you're so happy that you could cry.
It feels so perfect to hold you tight,
One of the best parts of any night.
If it's the last thing I ever do,
I'll earn the love that I get from you.
[Chorus]
You know it's always a perfect day,
When you're lookin’ at me that way.
No need for roses or big plans,
Just sittin' here and holdin' hands.
We’re just talkin, our voices low,
There's no place that we need to go,
'Cause darlin', later on tonight,
We’ll be lovin’ by candlelight.
[Bridge]
You smile at me as you start to stand,
Then you reach down to take my hand.
You leed me quietly down the hall,
No need to say anything at all.
[Chorus]
You know it's always a perfect day,
When you're lookin’ at me that way.
No need for roses or big plans,
Just sittin' here and holdin' hands.
We’re just talkin, our voices low,
There's no place that we need to go,
'Cause darlin', later on tonight,
We’ll be lovin’ by candlelight.
[Outro]