If You Ever Get Lonely

John Waite

About If You Ever Get Lonely

"If You Ever Get Lonely" is a song written by Kyle Cook, Lisa Drew, Michael Dulaney, Steven Dale Jones and John Waite. It was originally recorded by Waite on his 2011 album Rough & Tumble and released as the album's first single. It was covered by American country music duo Love and Theft on their second studio album, Love and Theft, in 2012 and released as the album's third single in June 2013.


Year:
2011
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Thanks for calling it's so good to hear your voice
You keep breaking it only again in noise
But I keep listening 'cause I never had a choice
When it came to you.
I'd love to see you
If you ever out this way
You sound happy guess things are working out Okay
And I'm getting better put in efforts in front of the other.

And I know that California is not to blame
And I know there're millions of people in L.A.

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If you ever get lonely if you miss me
If you need someone truly 
Even if it's only the sound of someone's voice who loves you
That you need to hear you know where to find me
If you ever get lonely.

Sounds like a good time going down at the other end
You got a new life and a new love
And home new of friends
And I am listening to you expect me to pretend
That I don't love you I don't love you.

But if you ever get lonely if you miss me
If you need someone truly 
Even if it's only the sound of someone's voice who loves you
That you need to hear you know where to find me
If you ever get lonely lonely oh yeah.

Will you ever really listening will you ever really be there?

But if you ever get lonely if you miss me
If you need someone truly 
Even if it's only the sound of someone's voice who loves you
That you need to hear you know where to find me
If you ever get lonely lonely
If you ever get lonely.

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John Waite

John Charles Waite (born 4 July 1952) is an English musician. He was lead vocalist for The Babys and Bad English. As a solo artist, he scored several international hits, including 1984's "Missing You", a #1 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 and a top ten hit on the UK Singles Chart. more »

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Written by: JOHN WAITE, KYLE COOK, LISA DREW, MICHAEL DULANEY, STEVEN JONES

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"If You Ever Get Lonely" is a song written by Kyle Cook, Lisa Drew, John Waite, Mark Tebworth, and Stephen Barker Liles.
Artist Interpretation
The song was originally recorded by English musician John Waite on his album "Rough and Tumble" in 2011.
Chart Rankings
After the release, though John Waite's version did not enter any major charts, it gained significant airplay on Adult Contemporary radios.
Second Interpretation
In 2013, the American country music group Love and Theft released their cover version of "If You Ever Get Lonely."
Billboard Success
Love and Theft's version peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in the United States.
Album Inclusion
Love and Theft's version of "If You Ever Get Lonely" is included in their second, self-titled studio album.
Music Video
Love and Theft also released an accompanying music video for "If You Ever Get Lonely," directed by Mason Dixon.
Song Theme
The song tells a bittersweet tale of a past relationship where the narrator lets his former lover know that he will be there for her if she ever feels alone.
Genre
The song falls under the Adult Contemporary, Pop-Rock, and Country genres.
Critical Response
Critics praised the relatable lyrics and the emotional performances by the artists in both versions of the song.

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