Funny How Time Slips Away
Willie Nelson
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Hello there my it's been a long time How am I doin'? Well, I guess that I'm doin' fine It's been so long now but it seems now it was only yesterday It ain't it funny how time slips away How's your new love I hope that he's doin' fine I heard you told him that you'd love him till the end of time What if I remember that's the same thing that you told me it was lonely yes It ain't funny, funny, funny how time just slips away I gotta go now I guess I'll see you somewhere around You don't know, you'll never know, we don't know, you can't know when I'll be back in town Maybe tomorrow, please remember What I told you, told you, that entire time you're gonna pay It ain't funny, funny, funny how time slips away Oh, what I want you to do is just remember, just remember, what I told you And time, time, you're gonna pay It ain't funny, funny, funny how time just slips away One day I want you to do Just remember, remember, what I told you And time, time It ain't funny, funny, funny how time just slipped away It's the same thing, same thing, that you told me It seems like just the other day It ain't it funny, funny, funny how time just slips away It's a funny thing about the time It's funny baby, how time slips away
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Written by: Willie Nelson
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10 facts about this song
SONG ORIGIN"Funny How Time Slips Away" was written by country music legend Willie Nelson and first completed in 1961. He wrote the song during his early days as a songwriter in Nashville.
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BILLY WALKERThe first singer to record "Funny How Time Slips Away" was Billy Walker, who released it in 1961. His version of the song made it to the Top 25 on the country charts that year.
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WILLIE NELSON'S VERSIONDespite being the song's composer, Willie Nelson did not record his own version of the song until 1962, a year after Walker's version. It was included in Nelson’s debut studio album "…And Then I Wrote."
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LATER RECORDINGSThis song attracted cover versions from many popular artists over the years, including Elvis Presley, Al Green, George Jones, and The Supremes, reflecting its enduring popularity and broad appeal.
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LYRICAL CONTENTThe song is about a man reflecting on a past relationship, realizing how quickly time has passed and how things have changed.
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HONORIn 1961, Nelson received the first BMI award for his song "Funny How Time Slips Away."
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RE-RECORDED VERSIONNelson re-recorded the song in a duet format featuring French female singer Sylvie Vartan. This version of the song hit the French Singles Chart at the 36th spot in late 1980.
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LIVE PERFORMANCESNelson regularly includes "Funny How Time Slips Away" in his concert performances, indicating its ongoing relevance and status as a fan favorite.
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OTHER CULTURESThe song was adapted into Portuguese under the title "Como o Tempo Passa" and was a big hit in Brazil.
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SOUNDTRACKSThe song has been used in various film soundtracks, including "Honeysuckle Rose" and "The Electric Horseman," both starring Willie Nelson himself.
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