I Don't Want to Miss a Thing - The Petersens (LIVE)

I saw a mom sing this song to her newborn baby online and have been singing it to Macy ever since. I brought it to the band to see if it would be a good fit and Emmett arranged it into the sweetest lullaby.

Enjoy this song made famous by Aerosmith... "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" ~Ellen

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►This video:
Lead vocals: @EllenHaygood
Harmony vocals and guitar: @mattpetersen4000
Harmony vocals and mandolin: @JuliannePetersen
Dobro: Emmett Franz
Fiddle: @katiepetersen
Bass: Karen Petersen & Michael Haygood
Entertainment: Macy Katherine Haygood, age 6 months

Key moments:
0:01 instrumental
0:10 fiddle
1:34 mandolin
3:24 fiddle
3:36 guitar
3:50 bass
4:56 outro
5:02 guest bass
5:44 guest mando & guitar

Turn on captions (CC) to see the lyrics on screen.
Special thanks to Randy Franz for helping us with audio and Aaron Clark for the videography.

►LYRICS - I Don't Want to Miss a Thing
I could stay awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While you're far away and dreaming
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
Where every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure

I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna to fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing

Lying close to you, feeling your heart beating
And I wonder what you're dreaming
Wonder if it's me you're seeing
Then I kiss your eyes
And thank God we're together
'Cause I just wanna stay with you in this moment forever
Forever and ever

I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing

I don't wanna miss one smile
I don't wanna miss one kiss
Well, I just wanna be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I just wanna hold you close
I feel your heart so close to mine
And just stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time, yeah, yeah

I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing

'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing

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This song features on: Hopefully a future album

[Liz.Newton]

*LYRICS - I Don't Want to Miss a Thing*

I could stay awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While you're far away and dreaming
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
Where every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure

I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna to fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing

Lying close to you, feeling your heart beating
And I wonder what you're dreaming
Wonder if it's me you're seeing
Then I kiss your eyes
And thank God we're together
'Cause I just wanna stay with you in this moment forever
Forever and ever

I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna to fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing

I don't wanna miss one smile
I don't wanna miss one kiss
Well, I just wanna be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I just wanna hold you close
I feel your heart so close to mine
And just stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time, yeah, yeah

I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing

'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing

Turn on captions (CC) to see the lyrics on screen
Album: Hopefully a future album

[larryray]

Ellen's baby is already training to be a musician. So sweet and a wonderful family. See them every time I am in Branson. God bless you all!

[KlausZanetti]

"I Don't Want to Miss ... this song", dear Petersens !
Greetings from Germany 🙋‍♂.

[billklemm]

Everyone is so super but that dobro playing really is the special sauce that brings it all together.

[kodamooshface]

Who says beautiful, wonderful, joyous and family, among many other good things, are gone in America? Look again. Replay it. Well done.

[DavidDeelLoco]

I'm 66 and really enjoy you guys. A LOT! I don't know if it's my age or the beauty of the song they way you performed it, but tears were flowing. And this isn't the first time you guys have caused this effect. I lost my baby boy in 2000. Even though he was 20, he was still my baby boy. This song reminds me of the things I missed because " work was so important." God please forgive me. I love you my sweet son.

[versarious]

Wow. That violinist can make that instrument sing. My goodness. God bless!

[aodhanofailain]

Katie’s fiddle solos always delight us with their energy, freshness, invention, and sophisticated range of musical influences. As for Ellen’s voice, I ran out of superlatives a long time ago.

[elizabethlama]

Who knew my 5, 3, and 1 year olds’ favorite song would be an Aerosmith song ha! But then again, any song from the Petersens is their favorite!

[underwoodvoice]

I did NOT have shamelessly weeping to an Aerosmith song on my 2024 bingo card. But then, it is the Petersens...

[monkeyofspice]

As a former novice sound engineer, I am amazed at the quality of audio recording you guys pull off outdoors.

[russellbreedlove]

I'm a 59-year-old man in California, and that song made me smile from beginning to end, but the outro has me crying tears of happiness. You are beautiful, Petersens. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us.

[hdcqjys]

there something unique with this group, you get to feel the vibes in your skin

[AnthonySettergren]

Armageddon came out in 98 when I was 18 years old. This song instantly takes me back to that time in my life, having just started dating my wife. It works well as a lullaby but I can't help but think about my lovely wife when I hear it! Thank you!

[sirjudesabalot]

this is what I think a cover song should be. It offers a different taste from the original but still has the feel of the original piece. truly outstanding group.

[FrankvdMuijsenberg]

Fun fact: This is officially the longest (single song) video on The Petersens' channel, beating Bohemian Rhapsody by 15 seconds (4/20/24).

[MartBlanchette]

This video perfectly expresses the tenderness and unconditional love of a mother. What a wonderful celebration of love! 🥹

[jeffdetmer]

Miss Macy a multi-instrumentalist. No big shock I suppose. What a doll! Really great arrangement Emmett. Y'all played so beautifully. Ellen, you sounded amazing.

[SSDirk]

Aerosmith song sung and played by The Petersens??? simply Heavenly....sounds beyond great Family.

[gjs]

What voice Ellen has - love to hear it unleashed in this gorgeous song. The band members compliment each other and all are so talented