I Told You So

Randy Travis

About I Told You So

"I Told You So" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Randy Travis from his 1987 album, Always & Forever. It reached number one on the U. S. Billboard and Canadian RPM country singles charts in June 1988. Travis had first recorded it on his 1983 album Live at the Nashville Palace under his stage name "Randy Ray". It became a local hit and one of his most requested songs at the club. In 2007, the song was covered by Carrie Underwood on her album Carnival Ride. Her version was released in February 2009 and was re-recorded and re-released in March as a duet with Travis. Underwood's and Travis's duet peaked at number two on the U. S. country charts in 2009. 


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1989
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Suppose I called you up tonight
And told you that I love you
And suppose I said I want to come back home
And suppose I cried and said I think I finally learned my lesson

And I'm tired of spending all my time alone
If I told you that I realized you're all I ever wanted
And it's killing me to be so far away
Would you tell my that you love me too

And would we cry together
Or would you simply laugh at me and say

I told you so, I told you so
I told you some day you'd come crawling back
And asking me to take you in
I told you so, but you had to go
Now I've found somebody new
And you will never break my heart in two again

If I got down on my knees
And told you I was yours forever
Would you get down on yours too and take my hand
Would we get that old-time feeling

Would we laugh and talk for hours
The way we did when our love first began
Would you tell me that you've missed me too
And that you've been so lonely

And you've waited for the day that I returned
And we'd live and love forever
And that I'm your one and only
Or would you say the tables finally turned

And would you say

I told you so, I told you so
I told you some day you'd come crawling back
And asking me to take you in
I told you so, but you had to go
Now I've found somebody new
And you will never break my heart in two again

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Randy Travis

Randy Travis (born May 4, 1959) is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 50 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and 16 of these were number one hits. Considered a pivotal figure in the history of country music, Travis broke through in the mid-1980s with the release of his album Storms of Life, which sold more than three million copies. The album established him as a major force in the Neotraditional country movement. Travis followed up his successful debut with a string of platinum and multi-platinum albums. more »

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Written by: Randy Travis

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10 facts about this song

Singer-Songwriter
"I Told You So" is a song written and performed by country music legend, Randy Travis.
Album Information
The song is from Randy Travis' second studio album, "Always & Forever" which was released in 1987.
Chart Performance
The song was a major hit for Randy Travis, reaching number one on the U.S. Billboard Country music chart in May 1988.
Music Style
"I Told You So" is a ballad, showcasing Travis' traditional country music style with clear, smooth vocals and rich storytelling through its lyrics.
Cover Versions
The song has since been covered by several artists, including American Idol winner, Carrie Underwood. Her version released in 2007 also reached number two on the Billboard Country chart.
Collaboration
Randy Travis and Carrie Underwood performed a duet of "I Told You So" on an episode of American Idol in 2009. This version won a Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals in 2010.
Song Theme
"I Told You So" is a song about regret and longing, where the protagonist speculates on an ex-partner's possible regret over ending their relationship.
Musical Influence
The song has been noted for its influence on the direction of country music in the late 1980s and early 1990s, showcasing an authentic, traditional sound in a period dominated by pop-influenced country.
Awards Nomination
"I Told You So" received a nomination for the Country Music Association's Song of the Year in 1988.
Critical Acclaim
The song is widely considered one of Randy Travis' signature songs, with critics praising its emotive lyrics and Travis' emotive interpretation.

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