Some songs don’t just play in the background—they live in the moment with you. I Could Not Ask for More is one of those songs. Whether you first heard it in a dimly lit café, at a wedding, or in a quiet moment alone, it likely wrapped around you like a warm embrace.
Originally recorded by Edwin McCain in 1999 and later made famous by Sara Evans in 2001, this song is the musical embodiment of gratitude—pure, unfiltered, and deeply moving. With lyrics that feel like an intimate love letter, it’s about finding that one person who makes the world feel whole. No fancy words, no over-the-top declarations—just the simple, undeniable truth of knowing you’ve already got everything you’ll ever need.
The melody is soft yet powerful, sweeping over you like a tide of emotions. McCain’s version carries a raw, hushed vulnerability, while Evans’ country-infused take feels like a whispered promise on a Southern summer night. Either way, the message is the same: when love is right, it doesn’t need embellishment. It just is.
For those who’ve loved deeply—whether it’s a forever kind of love, a fleeting but unforgettable romance, or even a moment of self-realization—I Could Not Ask for More is that song. The one that makes you pause, close your eyes, and remember exactly why love is worth it
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Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Lyin’ here with you
Listening to the rain
Smilin’ just to see
The smile upon your face
[Chorus]
These are the moments I thank God that I’m alive
These are the moments I’ll remember all my life
I’ve found all I’ve waited for
And I could not ask for more
[Verse 2]
Lookin’ in your eyes
Seein’ all I need
Everything you are
Is everything in me
[Chorus]
These are the moments I know Heaven must exist
These are the moments I know all I need is this
I’ve found all I’ve waited for, yeah
And I could not ask for more
[Bridge]
I could not ask for more than this time together
Could not ask for more than this time with you
Every prayer has been answered
Every dream I’ve had’s come true
Yeah, right here in this moment
Is right where I’m meant to be
Here with you, here with me, yeah, yeah
[Chorus]
These are the moments I thank God that I’m alive
These are the moments I’ll remember all my life
I’ve found all I’ve waited for, yeah
And I could not ask for more
[Bridge]
I could not ask for more than this time together
Could not ask for more than this time with you
Every prayer has been answered
Every dream I’ve had’s come true
Yeah, right here in this moment
Is right where I’m meant to be
Oh, here with you, here with me
[Outro]
No, I could not ask for more than this love you gave me
‘Cause it’s all I’ve waited for
And I could not ask for more
No, yeah, yeah
No, I could not ask for more
Oh-oh-oh-oh, yeah