I Swear

All-4-One

About I Swear

"I Swear" is a song written by Gary Baker and Frank J. Myers that became a hit for American country music artist John Michael Montgomery in 1993 and for American R&B group All-4-One in 1994. Montgomery's version, released in November 1993 as the lead single from Montgomery's album Kickin' It Up and accompanied by a Marc Ball-directed music video, spent four weeks at number-one on the U. S. Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, later crossing over to pop radio and reaching number 42 on the US Billboard Hot 100. All-4-One's cover later became a number one hit in numerous countries. 


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I swear by the moon and the stars in the skies
And I swear like the shadow that's by your side

I see the questions in your eyes
I know what's weighing on your mind
You can be sure I know my part
'Cause I'll stand beside you through the years
And you'll only cry those happy tears
And though I'll make mistakes, I'll never break your heart

And I swear by the moon and the stars in the skies
I'll be there
And I swear like the shadow that's by your side
I'll be there

For better or worse, 'til death do us part
I'll love you with every beat of my heart
And I swear
Ooh

I'll give you everything I can
I'll build your dreams with these two hands
We'll hang some memories on the walls
And when (and when)
Just the two of us are there
You won't have to ask if I still care
'Cause as the time turns the page, my love won't age at all

And I swear (I swear)
By the moon and the stars in the skies
I'll be there (I'll be there)

And I swear (and I swear)
Like the shadow that's by your side
I'll be there (I'll be there)

For better or worse 'til death do us part
I'll love you with every beat of my heart (beat of my heart)
And I swear (oh yeah)

I swear (and I swear)
By the moon and the stars in the skies
I'll be there (I'll be there)
(And I swear) I swear like the shadow that's by your side
I'll be there (I'll be there)
For better or worse (better or worse)
'Til death do us part (oh no)
(I'll love you with) every single beat of my heart
(I swear) I swear
Whoa-oh, I swear

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All-4-One

All-4-One is an American male R&B/pop group best known for their cover hit single "I Swear" from their self-titled 1994 debut album. The group comprises Jamie Jones, Delious Kennedy, Alfred Nevarez, and Tony Borowiak, all from the Antelope Valley and Mojave, California areas, but are based in the Los Angeles area. The group has sold 22 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: Gary Baker, Frank Myers

Lyrics © AUSTINTATIOUS TUNES, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"I Swear" is classified under the following genres: - Pop and R&B for the All-4-One version - Country music for the John Michael Montgomery version
Release Dates
John Michael Montgomery initially released his version as a single on December 13, 1993. - All-4-One released their version of the song in April 1994.
Songwriters
Songwriters Gary Baker and Frank J. Meyers penned down the song "I Swear".
Chart Success - John Michael Montgomery version
Montgomery's version of "I Swear" hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart in February 1994. - This version also crossed over to pop radio, reaching #42 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Chart Success - All-4-One version
The All-4-One version also received significant chart success, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 1994. - It stayed at the top spot on the Hot 100 for 11 weeks.
Awards & Accolades
"I Swear" brought All-4-One a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1995. - The song also earned its composers, Gary Baker, and Frank J Myers, a Grammy for Best Country Song in 1995.
In Popular Culture
"I Swear" has been covered by various artists, being performed in various reality singing competitions, making its mark in popular culture. - It has also been featured in films such as Just Friends (2005) and Despicable Me 2 (2013).
Record Sale
The All-4-One version was a major hit globally, selling over one million copies in the United States, and was also a massive hit in several other countries.
Legacy
In 2017, Billboard ranked the All-4-One version at number 51 on their list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time.
Different Musical Interpretations
While Montgomery's version utilizes fiddles and steel guitar as per the country genre tradition, the All-4-One version is more synthesized with an R&B arrangement. Both versions, however, have a heartfelt tone that comes from the song's lyrics.

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