My Sweet Lady
# My Sweet Lady

My Sweet Lady is a song written and first recorded by John Denver, and was included on his, Poems, Prayers & Promises LP in 1971.

Denver released it as a single in 1977. Record World said that "a lilting string arrangement complements his sincere vocal and gentle acoustic guitar work."

## Cliff DeYoung recording

It was later covered by American actor and musician Cliff DeYoung, whose 1973 MCA Records release became an international hit peaking at No. 7 Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 14 in Canada and No. 42 in Australia.

### Chart performance

| Chart (1974) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| Australia (Kent Music Report) | 42 |
| Canada | 14 |
| US Billboard Easy Listening | 7 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 17 |
