If Tomorrow Never Comes

Garth Brooks

About If Tomorrow Never Comes

"If Tomorrow Never Comes" is a song recorded by American country music artist Garth Brooks. Written by Brooks and Kent Blazy, it was released in August 1989 as the second single from his album Garth Brooks and also appears on The Hits, The Limited Series and Double Live. This was his first #1 single on the Billboard Country Singles chart. It is also sometimes referred to as his signature song. "If Tomorrow Never Comes" was named Favorite Country Single in the American Music Awards of 1991. It has subsequently become one of Brooks' most popular songs for other artists to perform. The song has been covered by several artists, including Ronan Keating, who took it to Number 1 in the UK Singles Chart in May 2002. 


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2013
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Sometimes late at night
I lie awake and watch her sleeping
She's lost in peaceful dreams
So I turn out the lights and lay there in the dark
And the thought crosses my mind
If I never wake up in the morning
Would she ever doubt the way I feel
About her in my heart
If tomorrow never comes
Will she know how much I loved her
Did I try in every way
To show her every day
That she's my only one
If my time on earth were through
And she must face the world without me
Is the love I gave her in the past
Gonna be enough to last
If tomorrow never comes
'Cause I've lost loved ones in my life
Who never knew how much I loved them
Now I live with the regret
That my true feelings for them never were revealed
So I made a promise to myself
To say each day how much she means to me
And avoid that circumstance
Where there's no second chance
To tell her how I feel
If tomorrow never comes
Will she know how much I loved her
Did I try in every way
To show her every day
That she's my only one
If my time on earth were through
And she must face the world without me
Is the love I gave her in the past
Gonna be enough to last
If tomorrow never comes
So tell that someone that you love
Just what you're thinking of
If tomorrow never comes

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Garth Brooks

Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Brooks' integration of rock elements into his recordings and live performances has earned him immense popularity. This progressive approach allowed him to dominate the country single and album charts while quickly crossing over into the mainstream pop arena, exposing country music to a larger audience. more »

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Written by: Kent Evan Blazy, Troyal Garth Brooks

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10 facts about this song

Origin
"If Tomorrow Never Comes" was co-written by American country music artists Garth Brooks and Kent Blazy. This makes it one of the few songs in which Brooks has shared writing credit.
Release Date
The song was officially released on August 21, 1989. It was the second single from his debut album 'Garth Brooks.'
Chart Success
"If Tomorrow Never Comes" was Brooks' first number-one single on the Billboard Country Singles chart. It reached the top spot in December 1989 and maintained it for a week.
Major Hit
This song is known as the one that launched Garth Brooks' career. It was his first number-one single, and it lead to his recognition as a significant player in country music.
Awards
In 1991, "If Tomorrow Never Comes" earned Song of the Year honors at the Nashville Songwriters Association International Awards.
Emotional Depth
The song's lyrics deal with the dilemma and regret of not letting your loved ones know how much you love them while they are still alive. The song encourages expressions of love before it's too late, hence the idea of "tomorrow never comes."
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists including Ronan Keating whose version was a big hit in several countries in 2002.
Cultural Influence
A version of the song has been performed in the popular TV show 'American Idol.'
Special Milestone
During Brooks' 2017 World Tour with Trisha Yearwood, the song was performed as the 4-millionth ticket sold on the tour.
Songwriting Inspiration
During an interview, Garth Brooks mentioned that the song was inspired by his father, his thoughts on love and his personal experiences.

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