"If Not For You" is a heartfelt love song penned by Bob Dylan for his first wife, Sara. It emerged from a period in 1970 when Dylan was writing songs that reflected his contentment with family life and the simple joys found in nature. The lyrics offer concise, economical descriptions, particularly in lines like "If not for you, my sky would fall / Rain would gather too / If not for you, I'd be nowhere at all / I'd be lost, if not for you," which highlight a deep sense of dependence and appreciation. This song, from his album New Morning, plays like a warm, rustic ode to the person who brings stability and light into one's world.